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.

Health workers outside Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Health workers voice strong vote for strike action but fail to reach threshold

Health workers in Wales will not be taking industrial action over pay after failing to reach the required turnout in the latest ballot by UNISON Cymru/Wales. Hugh McDyer, UNISON Cymru/Wales head of health, said: “While it is very regretful the necessary threshold for industrial action was not reached in Wales, it is encouraging to see […]

Low-earning school support staff are paying for pupils’ food, skipping meals and taking on multiple jobs to survive, says UNISON

Cash-strapped school support staff are using their own money to help pupils and their families cope with the cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON.

Young members weekend Cardiff 2022

Next generation of UNISON members meet in Cardiff

Young people from branches across Wales gathered in Cardiff for a series of training sessions aimed at the next generation of UNISON members.

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.

left to right: carer Sian Stockham and UNISON Cymru/Wales regional secretary Dominic MacAskill

New report: Private sector is the barrier to improved social care services in Wales

The crisis in social care can never be resolved if services continue to be provided by the private sector, according to a new a major new report.

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.

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.

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.

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.