Shorter working week
Trade unions fought for an eight-hour day in the 19th century and a two-day weekend in the 20th. In the 21st century, it is time to take the next step and win a shorter working week with fair pay for all.
Only Enough is Enough
NHS staff are tired of working with unsafe staffing levels. So UNISON members are taking action with a new campaign that aims to improve staffing levels in their workplaces.
Every report, review and inquiry says the same: we don’t have enough staff, with enough time to provide our patients with the care they need. Politicians make promises but nothing seems to change; you’re left picking up the slack while no-one holds your organisation to account.
Registered nurse or midwife? Find out what the campaign means for you
Unsafe staffing means key clinical tasks aren’t done and causes harm to our patients. It contributes to burnout and affects the morale of everyone in our teams.
Healthcare providers are accountable through law, policy and regulation for providing safe care. But too often they’re able to turn a blind eye to the challenges you face providing care every day.
That’s why we in UNISON are saying Only Enough is Enough. We’ve all had enough, and only enough staff with enough time will do. Our branch-led campaign will see the UNISON nursing family working together to hold NHS employers to account, to tackle unsafe staffing levels.
What are my professional responsibilities around safe staffing?
As a nurse or midwife you are professionally accountable and responsible for those in your care.
It’s important you are able to speak up with confidence and report unsafe staffing levels at work. Read our new and updated guidance:
https://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2024/08/479_Only-enough-is-enough-safe-staffing-guide.pdf
The climate emergency is happening now. And it’s directly impacting UNISON members, their workplaces and the crucial services they provide
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The UK Committee on Climate Change has said the next decade is critical in preventing climate breakdown.
As a union, we have a vital role to play in campaigning for greener politics, working with employers to make workplaces more sustainable.
By harnessing the collective power of our membership, we’ll ensure a safe, healthy and thriving future for generations to come.
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