Unite Credit Union: Finance without fear We know how tough it is to make ends meet at the moment. As prices rise and wages fall Unite members are telling us they’re running out of options – worryingly, a growing number are reliant on payday lenders. That's why we are planning to launch a Unite Credit Union network. The credit union will provide instant access to an ethical … [Read more...]
Unprotected Nation The Financial and Economic Impacts of Restricted Contraceptive and Sexual Health Services
Download Full report Foreword Austerity measures have had an impact on our communities, our health, our education system and our pockets. The nation is in a period of great difficulty and everyone is feeling the pinch. Last year, we learnt from the Advisory Group on Contraception (AGC) about restrictions and cuts to contraceptive and sexual health services. As the … [Read more...]
Unite in Health Thinking Thursday
We know how important it is to our members in the health sector that they have time to develop their skills and knowledge. We also know that with the current climate in the health sector, this has become more and more difficult to achieve. That’s why we’ve launched Unite in Health Thinking Thursday (#UiHTT). #UiHTT will cover topics that our members tell us are important. And … [Read more...]
Unite to defend Agenda for Change
Most Unite members will be aware that some NHS employers are looking to cut terms and conditions of staff through making changes to Agenda for Change. The NHS Employers organisation, that represents local employers, has bought proposals to the Staff Council over the last two years about changes that it wants to make to your terms and conditions. This list of proposals has been … [Read more...]
Agenda 4 Change Consultation
Dear Colleagues, We recently wrote to you about the Agenda for Change consultation. The deadline is 27 July 2012. It is absolutely vital that you respond to this consultation to stop deterioration in your terms and conditions. We need you to meet with other union reps in your workplace and respond to the Staff Council Staff Side survey. All the support information can be … [Read more...]