Unite warns the government that it has five days to stop NHS strike spreading and must convene pay talks now. Reporting by Unite Live.
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‘Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism’ – a unified call to action from across the left
The 'Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism' conference saw hundreds of left activists come together, discussing key issues from supporting strikes to building an ethical foreign policy.
Solidarity with striking health workers – Socialist Health Association
The Socialist Health Association urges activists across the broader Labour Movement to come out to picket lines and support striking NHS staff.
‘We strike for the future of the NHS’: RCN strike action begins
The largest strike in RCN history starts today. Nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are fighting for fair pay, patient safety and the future of the NHS.
Support the nurses’ fight for fair pay! – Richard Burgon MP
As the Tories try to demonise striking nurses and shift the blame for the crisis in our NHS, it's crucial that we support nurses' fight for fair pay - Richard Burgon MP.
Why NHS workers are fighting back – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Mental health nurse and NHS Workers Say No founder Holly Turner explains why the unprecedented strike action taking place this month will be a turning point for our health service.
“The System is broken” – Unite members in the ambulance service speak out ahead
Ahead of the ballot of Ambulance workers on November 30th, Unite members spoke about the worsening conditions they are facing.
The Baroness, the VIP lane and PPE profits
The corruption involved in the Tories' PPE and other government contracts throughout the pandemic are well documented. This week, reporting exposed Baroness Mone's financial gain from the fast-track system.
The NHS is in crisis. It needs investment, not #AutumnStatement austerity – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Speaking in response to the Autumn Statement, Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No, highlighted the real terms cut in funding and the Tory driven crisis in the NHS.
#AutumnStatement: increase in NHS funding is a real terms cut! – Just Treatment
In the Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt has unleashed a new wave of austerity. Claiming to put the NHS first with a £3.3bn funding increase... in reality, this is a real terms cut - Just Treatment