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A record increase in the 18-21 minimum wage rate means full-time young workers will take home an extra £2,500 a year - and it's a welcome step towards getting rid of the youth rates, which UNISON young members have campaigned on for years: together.unison.site/campaig…
#OneWageAnyAge
The government has laid legislation today for a new National Living Wage of £12.21, and a new National Minimum Wage of £10.00 per hour from April.
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea:
“Any rise in hourly rates boosts the take home pay of millions on the lowest wages. And that can only be a good thing. It’s also a welcome step towards making the minimum wage a living wage.
"But so long as wages in care stay around the legal minimum, the staffing crisis in that sector won’t ease.
“Similarly, if every year the lowest pay bands in the health service need a boost to avoid employers breaking the law when the minimum wage goes up, the NHS will continue to struggle to recruit.
“Higher minimum hourly rates across our key public services is essential if they’re to be able to deliver a world-class service to everyone needing their help and support.”
ALT Photo of UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea: “Any rise in hourly rates boosts the take home pay of millions on the lowest wages. And that can only be a good thing. But so long as wages in care stay around the legal minimum, the staffing crisis in that sector won’t ease.”
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The government has laid legislation today for a new National Living Wage of £12.21, and a new National Minimum Wage of £10.00 per hour from April.
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea:
“Any rise in hourly rates boosts the take home pay of millions on the lowest wages. And that can only be a good thing. It’s also a welcome step towards making the minimum wage a living wage.
"But so long as wages in care stay around the legal minimum, the staffing crisis in that sector won’t ease.
“Similarly, if every year the lowest pay bands in the health service need a boost to avoid employers breaking the law when the minimum wage goes up, the NHS will continue to struggle to recruit.
“Higher minimum hourly rates across our key public services is essential if they’re to be able to deliver a world-class service to everyone needing their help and support.”
ALT Photo of UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea: “Any rise in hourly rates boosts the take home pay of millions on the lowest wages. And that can only be a good thing. But so long as wages in care stay around the legal minimum, the staffing crisis in that sector won’t ease.”
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A young workers place is in her union. Let Bobby from @UNISONEastern branch tell you why. @YoungUNISON @unisontheunion
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Not entirely sure if Swansea know that @unisontheunion are in town for @YoungUNISON conference. We might need a bigger sign.
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UNISON’s young members launched a campaign this summer called Young Members’ Mental Health Matters! It aims to highlight the impact of mental health in the workplace.
Which is something all workers can benefit from too!
unsn.uk/3Z3Dw5X
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Hybrid/remote working has in some ways has blurred the line between work and personal life.
Our Right to Disconnect is the right not to deal with work-related messages outside of work hours. unsn.uk/3YU61lt
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As part of #YoungWorkersMonth, we're raising awareness of our work on the Right to Disconnect. Many workers (especially young workers) feel pressure to answer work messages and calls after hours, and UNISON is campaigning for your right to switch off to be written into law. 1/2
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On International #YouthDay #IYD2024 , UNISON young member Eleesha talks about educational opportunities for young people.
@EPSUnions @UNISON_global @YoungUNISON
🌟 On our #YouthDay takeover, meet Eleesha from @unisontheunion in the UK! 🇬🇧
She’s tackling a key question: how do we attract more young people to public service work? One solution: well-funded, quality educational opportunities. 💼
@UNISON_global
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📢 UNISON members, your vote is crucial!
The political fund has been key to winning the national minimum wage and key legislation.
📮Your ballot papers are in the post to you now. #VoteYes - together we're stronger
ALT Photo of back UNISON member wearing t-shirt reading 'unison campaigning fro a national care service' with graphics saying 'vote yes'
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Thank for the show of solidarity from all the other UNISON branches, esp from our General Secretary Christina McAnea.
We must save our union branch at @LewishamCouncil.
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Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society.
Celebrating women's achievements on #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 💜 #InspireInclusion 🫶
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This IWD we are highlighting the struggles that our sisters in Gaza are facing due to the Israeli assault on Gaza, which is supported emphatically by our government.
This IWD, we call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the occupation of Gaza #CeasefireNOW
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We’re celebrating #WorldDayOfSocialJustice by acknowledging the power of solidarity✊🏾
Together with the international union movement, we advocate for social justice, workers' rights, and equitable opportunities.
ALT Purple background with illustration of green plant, in the the foreground raised fists of solidarity. Text reads World Social Justice Day
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It's aromantic awareness week! @unisontheunion celebrates all of our aromantic members. Are you ACE or aromantic and a UNISON member? Come along to our first ACE/aro network meeting. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lt6…
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It's #HeartUnions week and we're celebrating the work that unions do for working people.
Ten reasons to join UNISON 💜 #HeartUNISON join.unison.org.uk
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💜 🏆 Final few days to nominate your champion! Your chance to recognise the amazing support staff working in further education and colleges 👉 unsn.uk/48k5QmO
#ChampionsInOurColleges
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We are holding @unisontheunion's first asexual (ACE) and aromantic meeting on 28 February at 1pm.
If you are a UNISON member and identify under the a-spec umbrella, come along! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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2024 is @unisontheunion's Year of LGBT+ workers. This year we're celebrating all of our LGBT+ members and showing why we are the best union for LGBT+ public service workers.
Are you a UNISON LGBT+ member? Get involved: unison.org.uk/about/what-we-…
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With the nominations for our local government #LocalServiceChampions awards open, now is the perfect chance to thank someone working in authority services who has really made a difference in their role – unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/…
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It was great to hear from the Young Members Conference guest speakers today. Inspirational words from representatives of the Turkish trade union KESK, and @unisontheunion general secretary @cmcanea #uymc23
