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• Final agenda published today for June’s special delegate conference

  18-05-2021 16:51
  
  The final agenda for UNISON’s special delegate conference is published today, together with the results of the prioritisation process.
  The conference will take place virtually from 15 to 17 June. All registered delegates will receive information on Monday 24 May explaining how they can register to speak.
  Because of the logistics involved – and the need to provide support to speakers to enable them to use the virtual platform – only those delegates who have registered
  
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• UNISON statement: In solidarity with Palestinian workers

  18-05-2021 16:44
  
  UNISON stands in solidarity with trade unions and workers in Palestine and Israel who are participating in the general strike today, and supports their calls for peace, justice and rights.
  We are deeply concerned by the rapid escalation of violence and support calls for the international community to take immediate steps to stop the devastating attacks and end the 54-year occupation.
  Since the bombing of Gaza began on 10 May, over 200 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces, incl
  
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• NHS pay campaign: #2daysfor2k kicks off around the UK

  18-05-2021 13:23
  
  In the latest instalment of the #2daysfor2k campaign taking place now, health workers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part in  a whole host of imaginative ways to demand a real pay rise.
  UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “NHS staff have given their all during the pandemic.  But despite their incredible efforts, the Westminster government says a meagre 1% rise is all they’re worth. We have to apply maximum pressure to force them to admit they&rsqu
  
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