NHS Wales staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise, says UNISON

Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that NHS staff in Wales are to receive a 3.6% pay rise this year, UNISON Cymru head of health Tanya Bull said:  “The pay rise barely matches inflation and the money will be landing in pay packets late.  “A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once […]

UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner

Bold leadership needed for Wales, says UNISON

Commenting on Eluned Morgan’s speech to Welsh Labour in Cardiff Bay today (Tuesday), UNISON Cymru secretary Jess Turner said: “The speech gives confidence devolution won’t be compromised, and the Welsh Labour leader will confront UK decision-making if it doesn’t work for Wales. “Political leaders must be bold and show they’re prepared to stand up for Wales. “Wales […]

Pembrokeshire council workers criticise Chief Exec’s bumper pay-off

Council workers employed by Pembrokeshire County Council have expressed shock at the £95,000 bumper pay-off for the authority’s out-going chief executive

Right that all staff in care to receive Covid payment, says UNISON

Welcoming the announcement today from First Minister Mark Drakeford that all staff employed in social care – including kitchen and cleaning staff – are to receive a £500 payment, UNISON Wales lead for care Mark Turner said: “This is great news for low-paid care workers across Wales. There had been concern that some staff not involved […]

UNISON manifesto launch in North Wales

Union puts the case for public services with manifesto launch in Mold