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Bill will make game-changing improvements to working life, says UNISON

10-10-2024 14:00

Commenting on the publication of the employment rights bill today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“At last the lives of millions of employees across the UK look set to change for the better. The bill lays the groundwork for a brighter future for everyone at work.
“There’ll be improved protection from the first day in a job and more family-friendly roles. Bad bosses won’t be able to exploit at whim using dodgy ‘fir

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Fair pay agreement essential to boost social care workforce, says UNISON

10-10-2024 11:22

Responding to the annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report published today (Thursday), UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said:
“It’s no wonder vacancy rates remain high and staff are leaving for better-paid jobs elsewhere. For too long wages have failed to reflect that care staff are trained, skilled and dedicated. The care system has enabled unscrupulous employers to exploit workers.
“A fair pay agreement for social car

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Overhaul of working lives is welcome and long overdue

10-10-2024 01:05

Commenting ahead of the publication of the government’s employment rights bill later today (Thursday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“Shifting the balance to give workers greater rights is long overdue.
“Expectations are high for this bill, which should bring once-in-a-generation changes to the workplace.
“For too long employees have had to suffer poverty wages, intolerable working conditions and discrimination.
“Social care staff, school workers,

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Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

10-10-2024 01:01

Police staff across the UK are facing a crisis of poor morale caused by low pay, unbearable workloads and worsening stress levels, says UNISON today (Thursday).
A survey of more than 5,000 skilled police staff working alongside police officers reveals more than one in five (21%) are considering leaving their job within the next two years. Among those who took part were 999 call takers, scenes of crime officers, administration staff and police community sup

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