The government must talk to unions and the women in charge of them to solve strikes

Announcing a significant escalation of the NHS pay dispute today (Friday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates in Bournemouth attending the union’s annual women’s conference: “Every ambulance trust in England and Northern Ireland, bar one, is ready to take action in the next few weeks, in the fight for decent pay and the future of the NHS. “The Westminster government needs to take stock. It must take a serious look at the damage and disruption it’s causing to the NHS, the public and staff. “My message remains the same. Talk to unions. There is still time. Only genuine talks, about pay for this year can resolve the dispute. “For years we’ve warned successive governments of the urgent need for more investment, planning and change in public services. But they ignored the warnings. “Across all public services, the cost-of-living crisis is forcing people to leave jobs they love – because they can get more money working in a supermarket or Amazon warehouse. “I feel privileged to lead a union of people doing such important jobs. Every time I’m interviewed – or given the chance to make the case for public servants deserve better pay, my job is made easier by the stories I’m told by the workers UNISON represents. “Despite the upheaval, and the impact on the public, polls show there’s huge support for the action UNISON’s taking. People aren’t taken in by the government’s propaganda. They understand the action is to ...
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