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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.

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Workers fear for future at St David’s Hall

Workers at one of Cardiff’s most legendary venues fear they may lose union recognition.

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 attends 2023 Anglesey Show

Workers thank UNISON for support at packed Anglesey Show

Public sector staff from across the UK took the opportunity to thank UNISON for its ongoing support during a busy Anglesey Show.

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.

Mark Turner, UNISON Cymru/Wales care lead

Care workers priced out of a job as pay fails to meet inflation

Care workers who love their jobs are being priced out of the sector as pay fails to meet rising inflation, says UNISON.

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.

First Minister for Wales Mark Drakeford and lead UNISON Wales probation rep Steve Allender

Rebuilding lives is the best form of crime prevention, First Minister tells UNISON probation workers

Probation workers in Wales attended a key event focused on the potential benefits of a devolved service hosted by trade union UNISON.

Carmen Bezzina

UNISON to host probation service event in Cardiff

Probation workers and union leaders will attend a key event at UNISON’s Cardiff offices attended by First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford MS.

“Being a member of UNISON gave me confidence and inner strength”

Health workers in Wales will be honoured this weekend as part of  celebrations to mark 75 years of the NHS.

Care staff credit their pay rise success to UNISON campaign

Care workers in Wales who successfully campaigned for a pay rise say their victory was only possible with the support of UNISON.

Teaching assistant suffering daily attacks from children blames lack of funding

A primary school teaching assistant who was hit by pupils ‘nearly every day’ says children and staff are bearing the brunt of a lack of funding.

Ever thought about becoming a UNISON regional organiser?

UNISON is now recruiting and looking for a fantastic regional organiser in Wales. 

Health workers outside Neath Port Talbot Hospital

NHS staff must get Welsh government pay offer without delay, says UNISON

NHS workers Wales must receive a newly approved wage rise in their pay pockets as soon as possible, says UNISON today (Wednesday).