UNISON's 470,000 members working in health will vote on whether to accept or reject a proposed pay agreement, worth 8.1% over three years.
"The important thing is to give members the information and power to make this important choice," said healthcare service group executive chair, Lilian Macer
Report warns councils face chronic staff shortage
(21/04/08) UNISON calls for improved pay and conditions to counter workforce losses
Public services at risk, UNISON tells STUC
(21/04/08) Scots paying heavy price for funding cuts
"How much longer do women have to wait?"
(15/04/08) UNISON urges government to act on equal pay
Safeguarding the future of the NHS
(14/04/08) Health conference plans campaign to defend and celebrate the NHS
Tell us what you think
Within the next three weeks UNISON's local government branches will be asking members if they want to accept or reject this year's pay offer worth 2.45%.
Last chance to win a DAB radio
Subscribe to the pay matters campaign ebulletin before 30 April and you could win a fabulous Roberts DAB/FM radio
United in the fight against HIV/AIDS
The work we do in southern Africa on HIV/AIDS is a vital part of UNISON's agenda
With your union behind you
Roger Bunney found out that, when you're in legal need, UNISON can be there for you
Victory for cleaning staff
Cleaning staff in health celebrate as a hospital cleaning contract with a private contractor is terminated. Read the latest in the Positively Public April briefing
National housing seminar
Make a note in your diary now. UNISON's National housing seminar 2008 will be in Birmingham on 13 November
Remember the dead, fight for the living
International Workers Memorial Day takes place all over the world on 28 April. Find out what's happening in your area
Happy holidays
A special holiday, help for home owners, and tips for tackling price rises. All in the spring issue of UNISON Welfare's Newsletter
Doit4Real summer camps
Children of UNISON members living in England can go away on fantastic five night summer camps at special concession prices with additional support from UNISON Welfare for those on low incomes
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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