UNISON Celebrates Major Victory Against Outsourcing
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea welcomed members from the south west to UNISON Centre to celebrate a major campaigning victory.
Members from Dorset, working across three NHS trusts, prevented the introduction of a subco that would have affected 1,700 facilities staff, including their terms and conditions, such as pensions.
“Every time we’ve seen a subco, we’ve launched a campaign against it – and this was no different,”
said Christina McAnea, who has led national opposition to subcos since 2017. This win is significant for porters, caterers, housekeepers, and other NHS facilities staff.
“Dorset’s victory is a brilliant example of how organising works”
This victory demonstrates the power of organising and collective action.
Author's summary: UNISON wins against outsourcing.
- Prevented introduction of subco in three NHS trusts
- Protected 1,700 facilities staff from affected terms and conditions
- Major victory! for porters, caterers, housekeepers, and other NHS facilities staff