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Government must act swiftly to cap ‘horrific’ energy price hikes, says UNISON

04-08-2022 13:12

Responding to Ofgem’s confirmation today (Thursday) that the energy price cap will be updated more frequently, UNISON head of energy Matt Lay said:
“The government must stop pretending it’s done enough. Support for consumers has so far been pitiful. Other European governments have been both swifter and bolder to lessen the blows from big bills.
“All but the richest consumers face a terrifying prospect this winter. Many simply don’t have

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UNISON urges caution over new pension scheme

04-08-2022 12:04

UNISON is urging caution after this week’s announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that it is launching a new UK pension model.
The UK government seeks to introduce collective defined contribution schemes as an alternative to the UK’s current two primary pension scheme models – defined contribution and defined benefit.
The new scheme is a result of the Pensions Schemes Act that was passed in 2021.
UNISON sees defined benefit schemes as vit

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Blog: I urge members to make sure they have their say on pay

04-08-2022 11:43

UNISON members working for the Environment Agency, together with Scottish health members, are being consulted on their respective pay offers.
If you’re an NHS worker in Scotland, you only have a few days left to have your say on the 5% pay offer. UNISON, along with other health unions, asked for an above inflation pay award, so we’re asking members to reject the pay deal.
For EA members, the consultative ballot that opened this week closes on 2 September. The agency is underfund

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Pay key to solving crisis in social care, says UNISON

04-08-2022 01:01

Commenting on a report published today (Thursday) by the levelling up, housing and communities committee, which calls on the government to put more money into the social care sector, UNISON head of business and community Donna Rowe-Merriman said:
“The buck stops with government. Only ministers can solve the crisis in social care. Poverty of ambition and lack of will lie at the heart of their planned but rather limited reforms.
“The urgent priority must be a proper

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