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14 Sep 2011

Trade unions to build alliances ahead of day of action

Public sector unions planing a day of action over government cuts are aiming to build alliances with private sector workers and the wider anti-cuts movement.
14 Jun 2011

Health and welfare bill is beyond repair, says UK's largest union

Britain's largest union says that the Future Forum’s report into the NHS Health and Social Care Bill shows a set of proposals beyond repair.
6 Apr 2011

'We will protect the gift of life', UNISON health members vow

UNISON trade union health members have unanimously condemned government plans to privatise parts of the national blood and transfusion service.
5 Apr 2011

Union vows to lead community struggle 'to save the NHS'

"Keep your hands of our health service," Margaret Roberts from Trafford told the government yesterday, speaking at a UNISON health conference in Liverpool.
4 Apr 2011

Evidence raised over 'two-tier' health under government plans

The switch to GP-led commissioning could create a two-tier primary health care system, with some new consortia becoming lower quality providers for the poor.