Blog: I promise to work across all parts of our union, for all our members

What a time to ​be start​ing a new job​. I’ve been elected general secretary of UNISON at one of the most challenging times for public services, our union and all four nations of the UK. But I know that I have dedicated staff and wonderful activists across the UK to work with on the challenges facing us over the coming weeks, months and years. I want to thank everyone who campaigned and voted for me​, and indeed everyone who took the time to vote in the election. I promise to work across all parts of our union to continue to fight for our members and public services. As I start this new chapter, I’m lucky that, for my inspiration, I need look no further than our incredible members. The people who have been working across health, social care, energy, education, police and justice and local government throughout the COVID-19 crisis. It’s their skill and dedication that will not only see us out of the other side of the pandemic, but also help us to rebuild our communities in the aftermath. My immediate priorities will be to support our members – and all public service workers – through the pandemic. That means campaigning against the Westminster government’s plans for an ill-judged pay freeze for all public service workers apart from those in health. It also means pushing for ​​the promised pay ​rise for NHS staff to be paid promptly, and for the funding and the political will to create a quality, affordable national care service, where staff ...
Source: UNISON Health care news - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: General secretary's blog Christina McAnea Source Type: news