News from UNISON

The January 2017 Southend Unison newsletter is now out.

Articles on social care, pensions cap, Stand Up To Racism, NHS cuts and more…..

UNISON NATIONAL NEWS

Working to improve the lives of Black members
UNISON’s annual Black members conference passed motions on the most pressing issues facing Black workers today The article Working to improve the lives of Black members first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them The article Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Reform of care must be priority as overseas recruitment ends
Crackdown on unscrupulous employers is welcome The article Reform of care must be priority as overseas recruitment ends first appeared on the UNISON National site.
NHS and social care would have collapsed long ago without overseas staff
Many workers will be understandably concerned about their futures The article NHS and social care would have collapsed long ago without overseas staff first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Ethnicity pay gap must end, says UNISON
The law must change so employers have to report their pay gaps and disparities can be tackled The article Ethnicity pay gap must end, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.