Press releases

New union leader: Welsh public services desperate for investment

Wales’ newest trade union leader has taken office pledging to campaign for greater investment in public services and the public service workers

UNISON reaction on Welsh government pledge to help care workers

It’s important to hear Welsh government acknowledge the serious concerns of care workers and Vaughan Gething deserves credit for listening to the trade unions. This approach is in stark contrast to the Westminster government.

Public service workers to be trained to recognise signs of modern slavery

A pilot training programme to be launched this weekend at a UNISON event will help public service workers to report instances of people in forced labour to the authorities and better help affected individuals

UNISON nominates Antoniw for special Welsh seat on Labour’s National Executive Committee

Public services union, UNISON Cymru Wales has today (Monday) nominated Senedd Member Mick Antoniw for the elected special Welsh seat on the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC). UNISON’s Labour Link Committee agreed the nomination after interviewing both Mick Antoniw and Carwyn Jones MS this morning. Both candidates are UNISON members. Mick Antoniw MS said, […]

UNISON comment on University of South Wales/Trinity St David’s announcement

University support staff at the University of South Wales and at Trinity St David cautiously welcome the news of this partnership

Time to fix a broken care system

As Welsh government, care employers and trade unions meet today (Friday) to finalise preparations for the new Social Care Forum, UNISON has said it is time to show frontline care workers they are valued and pay them what they are worth

Pembrokeshire council and Ombudsman sent dossier of offensive material posted by councillor Dowson

Pembrokeshire County Council and the Public Services Ombudsman have been urged to examine social media posts apparently made by councillor Paul Dowson which are hateful to women; the LGBT+ community; to different religions and to Black people

Swansea council’s support for Black Lives Matter wins union praise

The City and County of Swansea branch of public service workers union, UNISON, has congratulated Swansea councillors for passing a Black Lives Matter motion last week

Show your appreciation and thoughts for the NHS and key workers, says UNISON

People around the UK are being urged to celebrate and commemorate health, care and other essential workers this weekend to mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS, says UNISON

UNISON: Hold investigation into Pembs councillor Dowson’s conduct

Pembrokeshire County Councillor Paul Dowson’s public statements criticising the Black Lives Matter movement should be formally investigated by the council, according to UNISON.

UNISON writes to Prime Minister: “Do the right thing on Welsh care workers’ bonus”

Public services union UNISON Cymru Wales has today (Thursday), written to the Prime Minister, asking him to do the right thing for Welsh care workers by allowing them to keep a pandemic bonus in full.

Huge community and staff effort saved Royal Glamorgan A&E

Responding to the announcement that the threatened Accident and Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan hospital is to remain fully-operational, healthcare workers union, UNISON has praised the unified community campaign which brought local people, hospital staff, unions and politicians together. Sarah Davies, Cwm Taf Morgannwg health branch chair, said, “Saving the Royal Glamorgan A&E is […]

Thousands of schools support staff across Wales believe schools should remain closed until September

Over 70% of school support staff across Wales believe opening schools June 29th is too soon, says the results of a UNISON survey

UNISON opposes reopening of schools 29 June and calls on Minister to urgently review timescale

Following full consideration of Welsh Government’s Keep Education Safe: Operational guidance for schools and settings UNISON is in strong opposition to widening access to schools from 29 June and has called for the Minister to urgently review her decision

UNISON: Not enough time for schools to safely prepare for re-opening

Welsh government guidance published today on the safe reopening of schools does not provide enough lead in time for schools to safely manage the risk of the further spread of Covid-19, says UNISON.