Swansea health workers want strike ballot after deal pulled at 11th hour

Healthcare support workers employed at Swansea Bay are furious after being told a deal to correct years of underpayment was pulled at the last minute

UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner

Bold leadership needed for Wales, says UNISON

Commenting on Eluned Morgan’s speech to Welsh Labour in Cardiff Bay today (Tuesday), UNISON Cymru secretary Jess Turner said: “The speech gives confidence devolution won’t be compromised, and the Welsh Labour leader will confront UK decision-making if it doesn’t work for Wales. “Political leaders must be bold and show they’re prepared to stand up for Wales. “Wales […]

Calling all care workers!

Calling all care workers! You should be paid a minimum of £12.60ph from 1 April this year. If you’re not let us know ASAP and we’ll sort it.

Work in a school? We want to hear your experience of working through the pandemic

Work in a school? Tell us your story about working through the covid pandemic

Swansea Bay health workers’ strike suspended following new pay offer, says UNISON

A strike by NHS staff at hospitals in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot this week has been suspended after the health board made an improved pay offer

White Ribbon – 16 days of action

November 25th 2024 marked the beginning of 16 Days of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, also known as White Ribbon Day, and our UNISON Cymru Women’s Committee chair, Liz Mitchell submitted this report. Women’s Committee members at the Senedd (Liz is front row, second from left) The Women’s Committee were […]

NDC 2024 – speeches and bullet points

The following are available to aid delegates making speeches at NDC 2024. Full speech notes are provided for Cymru Wales regional or branch motions and branch amendments. Speech bullet points are provided on areas delegates may wish to speak. Motion Subject Briefing format 6   Challenging exploitation of migrant workers Speech bullet points Amendment 8.1 […]

Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre

Merthyr Council cuts access to union reps for hundreds of workers

Hundreds of council and school workers in a Welsh local authority are due to have access to a union representative slashed. 

UNISON Newport City branch secretary Peter Garland

UNISON calls for urgent talks on pay and conditions as care workers consider quitting

Urgent talks are needed to stave off an exodus of care workers in Wales says trade union UNISON.

Rosie Lewis

Housing workers forced to use foodbanks while bosses enjoy major pay rise says UNISON

Housing workers in Cwmbran are being forced to use foodbanks to survive while bosses are receiving a £6,000 pay rise, says UNISON.

UNISON Cymru/Wales regional secretary Jess Turner

A new era in UNISON Cymru/Wales

Incoming UNISON Cymru/Wales regional secretary Jess Turner, wrote to members to talk about her priorities.

Shannon Walters Swansea Bay Health branch rep Singleton Hospital rep

“I always enjoy helping people” Inspiring young UNISON rep on why she took the role

Have you ever considered becoming a UNISON rep?

Health worker Shannon Walters recently did just that and wants to inspire more young people to do the same.

UNISON Newport City branch secretary Peter Garland

Low pay rise triggers ballot for strike action at Newport Live

Leisure workers in Newport are to be balloted for strike action by UNISON as a pay dispute escalates.

Darron Dupre, UNISON Cymru/Wales Local Government lead

Menopause and menstrual health standard could help billions of women around the world

Workers around the world experiencing menopause symptoms could soon be helped by ground-breaking work pioneered with UNISON. 

Bevan Day

UNISON Cymru/Wales celebrates 75 years of the NHS

Hundreds of campaigners marched through Tredegar in South Wales to celebrate 75 years of the NHS.