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Health workers outside Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Welsh government tells UNISON anti-strike laws will inflame health crisis

Draconian anti-strike laws will further inflame disputes across the public sector, according to First Minister for Wales Mark Drakeford.

Re-ballot of ambulance workers in Wales now under way

UNISON Cymru/Wales is now re-balloting its members in the Welsh Ambulance Service for industrial action over pay and conditions.

UNISON health workers outside Morriston Hospital in Swansea

UNISON to hold talks with Welsh government on future of pay and conditions for health workers in Wales

UNISON will meet with the Welsh government this week for key talks on the future of pay and conditions for health workers in Wales.

UNISON calls for Welsh government agreement to avoid further strikes in 2023

UNISON is calling for an agreement from the Welsh government to protect the Welsh NHS and help minimise the potential of a deeper crisis this winter.

Primary school opens on-site laundry service backed by UNISON to help with cost-of-living crisis

Washing machines have been installed at a primary school in South Wales to help parents and the surrounding community with soaring energy bills.

Young members conference 2022

Young members enjoy lively debate at conference

Young UNISON members from across Wales travelled to Bournemouth for a conference aimed at supporting the next generation of activists.

L to R : Shelley Pearce, Swansea Women's Aid. Kate Jones Thrive Women's Aid, Sheryl Perrett Swansea Bay Healthcare Asst Branch Sec/Womens Officer, Nicole Evans Calan DVS

White Ribbon Day 2022: UNISON marks national day to end violence towards women and girls with donations to three charities

UNISON’s Swansea Bay Healthcare branch is marking White Ribbon Day with donations to three charities working against domestic violence.

Health workers in Wales say they cannot afford to heat their homes as strike ballot begins, says UNISON

Thousands of NHS workers in Wales are being asked to vote for strike action over pay as many fear they may not be able to heart their homes this winter.

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University staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising number of students self-harming and threatening suicide says UNISON

A heart-breaking survey by UNISON Cymru/Wales has revealed university support staff in Wales lack training to cope with rising issues of student self-harm.

Health workers campaigning to put NHS pay right

Putting pay right is critical to the future of health services, says UNISON Cymru/Wales

UNISON has written to the Welsh government confirming it will ballot health workers for strike action over their derisory pay award.

L to R : Charlotte Turner-Clark, Sheryl Perrett, Shannon Walters

UNISON hosts young members weekend in Cardiff

UNISON Cymru/Wales is hosting a weekend of events for young members in November this year.

Hundreds of public sector workers have pawned possessions and gone without meals

UNISON heard first-hand from public sector employees facing the full force of the cost-of-living crisis.

UNISON Cymru/Wales hosts Cuban ambassador on first trip to Wales

UNISON will be hosting the Cuban Ambassador to the UK on her first ever visit to Wales.

Health workers outside Neath Port Talbot Hospital

UNISON Cymru/Wales confirms dates for health workers ballot

Health workers will soon have their say on industrial action after the latest derisory pay offer from Welsh government.

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UNISON calls on health workers to back strike action over pay

Health workers facing the full force of the cost-of-living crisis are being called on to support industrial action over pay, says UNISON.