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• UNISON opinion: Let’s talk about flex

  06-03-2024 15:29
  
  By UNISON acting head of health and chair of the NHS Staff Council, Helga Pile
  The right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
  Every request considered fairly – whatever the role, whatever the reason.
  These were the rights secured by the NHS Staff Council back in 2021 for everyone employed by the NHS.
  There was huge willingness around the table to get them in place, because unions, employers and members all know what a positive difference flexible working can make. F
  
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• Chancellor is living in a fantasy world

  06-03-2024 14:30
  
  Commenting on the spring budget today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: 
  “This is the stuff of fantasy. The public won’t be fooled. Taxes overall remain at a record high and the promised growth is nowhere to be seen, despite what the chancellor would have everyone believe. 
  “There’s no budget giveaway for the lowest paid. They’ll be substantially worse off. And persistently punching public services i
  
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