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UNISON condemns violence in Israel and Gaza and calls for international law to be upheld

11-10-2023 17:06

UNISON joins the international trade union movement, including the International Trade Union Confederation, in condemning the appalling violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza. We send our condolences to all those who mourn the loss of loved ones and call for the immediate safe release of those who have been kidnapped.
Israel has been devastated by a brutal and heinous attack that has claimed the lives of many hundreds of innocent civilians. Gaza is being subjected to an intensificati

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Patient confidence in the NHS must be rebuilt

11-10-2023 13:34

Commenting on shadow health secretary Wes Streeting’s plans to revitalise the NHS, announced at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“Patients have suffered from Conservative mismanagement of the NHS for 13 long years. Services are in a perilous state and health workers are exhausted.
“Record staff shortages are fuelling ever-growing waiting lists. Labour plans to boost the workforce and

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Numeracy commitment will mean investment in staff

11-10-2023 08:28

Commenting on shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s proposals to boost maths skills in younger children, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday):
“Numeracy is a skill for life. Ensuring children feel comfortable with numbers from an early age will reap dividends throughout their education and beyond.
“Delivering these practical plans will mean much-needed investment in a well-trained early-years workforce, which deserves both decent pay and care

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Numeracy commitment will mean investment in children and staff

11-10-2023 08:28

Commenting on shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s proposals to boost maths skills in younger children, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday):
“Numeracy is a skill for life. Ensuring children feel comfortable with numbers from an early age will reap dividends throughout their education and beyond.
“Delivering these practical plans will mean much-needed investment in a well-trained early-years workforce, which deserves both decent pay and care

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