12/11/23Dear Colleagues,Living Wage FoundationThe living wage foundation was established in 2011 and is an organisation that recognizes employers who chose to pay a wage that is set more in line with the cost of living rather than the national minimum wage. Over the years UNISON have continued campaigning for better pay and following negotiations with […]
Posted: 15 th November 2023
Financial Wellbeing Week 27 – 30 November 2023 Add to Calendar The cost of living crisis is still here and the potentially pricey festive period is looming whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid you’ll be celebrating (or simply wanting to ring the new year in, in style), managing our personal finances is even more important […]
Posted: 30 th October 2023
One team for patient care UNISON’s One Team campaign gives NHS support staff the recognition they deserve. Who do people see when they think of NHS staff? Probably doctors, nurses and paramedics. But almost half the staff in the […]
Posted: 20 th October 2023
East Midlands Ambulance workers owed hundreds of thousands of pounds from the taxman, says UNISON Staff at East Midlands Ambulance Trust who were wrongly taxed VAT on their lease cars will finally get their money back after a successful campaign led by UNISON. Following a related Court of Appeal ruling in 2020, UNISON has been […]
Posted: 2 nd October 2023
Flexible Retirement Options for NHS Staff This article aims to help members understand the upcoming changes to pension regulations around flexible retirement. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA) and NHS Employers have plenty more information to share with members and we’ve put a few links at the bottom of this article for more information. […]
Posted: 25 th September 2023
Please use your vote in the Labour Link Committee Elections! Your branch nominated Janet McKenna for re-election to the National Labour Link Committee as the UNISON East Midlands rep. Janet is Branch Secretary of Leicester City Branch and is a committed trade union activist. She’s passionate about supporting UNISON members as we head towards […]
Posted: 19 th September 2023
Attention all Patient Care Assistants, Emergency Care Assistants and Ambulance Support Crews! I am pleased to announce the launch of UNISON’s ‘Put Our Banding Right’ campaign. Following months of planning, gathering evidence and preparation we are pleased to be informing you first about the launch of this important campaign. NEPTS Patient Care Assistants are under-paid, […]
Posted: 31 st August 2023
www.payplan.com/unison August 2023 PayPlan Blog How To Save Money This Summer HolidaysThe school holidays have arrived, and you may be worrying about your costs increasing whilst your children are off school. We know filling six weeks with activities can be hard work to plan but also can cost a fortune, especially with the cost-of-living crisis […]
Posted: 2 nd August 2023
UNISON, the UK’s largest trade union, is pleased to announce a new pay boost for 999 call handlers working at East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS). This agreement comes in response to the notable increase in turnover among emergency call handler sat EMAS over the past year, nearly double that of other roles within […]
Posted: 16 th June 2023
School Uniform Grant launch: 1 June 2023School uniform should be the least of a parent’s worries. That’s why UNISON’s very own charity, There for You, gives School Uniform Grants to members who need a helping hand in getting their kids kitted out for the new term. The grant programme is limited to 2,000 applicants and will […]
Posted: 15 th May 2023