How to build a better bank contract – June 2023

The 2023 pay round has highlighted some campaigning, organising and bargaining opportunities around bank contracts. This guidance is aimed at UNISON branches and organisers to help them have informed conversations with members who work on an NHS-operated bank as their primary contract (rather than those employed via NHS Professionals or a private agency). It covers ideas to improve these terms and how to build a 5-step plan to win.
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