Unite members have rejected the government's offer by 52%, on a turnout of 55%, meaning over 4000 NHS workers will continue to take action.
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Solidarity with refugees – Unite calls on government to stop anti-migrant policies and rhetoric
"These actions by the Government have emboldened fascists in the UK, resulting in the alarming rise in violence and intimidation organised by the far right against refugees that we have seen."
Future Labour government must fix broken economy – Unite responds to Labour’s 5 point plan
Labour’s “government on a mission” could be confronted with “Mission Impossible” unless the party confronts the broken economy - Sharon Graham responds to Labour's 5 point plan.
Profits ‘bonanza’ for big banks – Unite demands windfall tax on profiteering
The Bank of England's interest rate hikes are making billions in profits for big banks - Unite the union responds by demanding a windfall tax.
Ambulance workers take strike action – Unite
Highlights from the picket line as Unite ambulance workers take action in England and Wales.
Shelter strikers win pay victory – Unite the Union
The long running pay dispute at housing and homelessness charity Shelter has ended after workers accept a vastly improved pay offer.
NHS pay review body ‘long passed its sell-by date – Unite
“The NHS Pay Review Body has presided over more than a decade of real wage cuts for almost all NHS staff. It has been a smokescreen which has allowed Government to drive the NHS to the point of collapse."
‘Don’t waste the weekend’ call – Unite warns Government they must convene pay talks for NHS staff
Unite warns the government that it has five days to stop NHS strike spreading and must convene pay talks now. Reporting by Unite Live.
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.
‘Watershed moment’ – Workers in Ireland celebrate a historic fair tips victory
Workers in Ireland's hotels, restaurants and other establishments saw a huge victory on December 1st. Thanks in large part to Unite, it is now illegal for employers to keep tips meant for staff.