Councils ​across Wales face ​cash crisis of more than £200m, says UNISON    

UNISON’s head of local government Darron Dupre Councils across ​Wales face a collective funding gap of over £200m in the next financial year forcing them to cut essential services, says a report published today (Thursday) by UNISON. Waste collections, leisure centres, nurseries and other vital services will all be hit according to the findings based on information* from local authorities in Wales. […]

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.

Vote YES for industrial action on pay in the NHS

On Thursday October 27 UNISON, is launching a ballot of health workers for industrial action on pay.

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UNISON hosts young members weekend in Cardiff

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

UNISON hosts major cost-of-living crisis rally

Public sector workers facing the full force of the cost-of-living crisis attended a major rally organised by UNISON in the centre of Cardiff.

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.

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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.

Cost-of-living crisis: Have your say!

UNISON is launching a cost-of-living crisis survey to show exactly how people are struggling to make ends meet as fuel prices and bills continue to rise.

Vote today. Decide on pay.

UNISON is consulting with its members working in Local Government on their latest pay offer.

The death of Her Majesty The Queen

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Everyone’s thoughts will be with the royal family at this sad time.”

Care workers in Wales must get decent sick pay before winter hits

Thousands of care workers in Wales are facing a double whammy of sky-high bills and the threat of poverty after the latest government decision on sick pay, warns public services union UNISON. Care workers in Wales will not receive any top up to their sick pay if they have to self-isolate from the end of […]

UNISON hosts event to mark International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade

UNISON hosts International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition event

Overcoming the injustice of slavery was the focus of a key event hosted in Cardiff by UNISON Cymru/Wales.

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UNISON warns NHS pay deal is nowhere near enough

Health workers in Wales are facing a real terms pay cut, according to public services union UNISON.