In our latest coronavirus news round-up on Tuesday (April 7), UniteLive highlighted how the potential collapse of hospice charity Sue Ryder was only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as charities across the…Read more…
‘No going back to business as usual’
Amid the chaos and fears of this worldwide pandemic, Unite today received a message of solidarity and support from Valter Sanches, general secretary of IndustriALL, the global union, representing…Read more…
Government must not allow universities to fail during the coronavirus outbreak, warn unions
Higher education needs extra measures
The article Government must not allow universities to fail during the coronavirus outbreak, warn unions first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Tip of the iceberg’
Unite has reiterated its call for urgent support of the charity sector after it emerged that Sue Ryder, the UK’s biggest network of end of life care, is on the verge of collapse. The charity, which…Read more…
Blog: Remembering our colleagues, fighting for change
As coronavirus spread around the world and hit hard in the UK, we knew that ,because of the jobs they do, our own members would be losing their lives in the fight against COVID-19.
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Bernie Sanders’ 6 point plan
Bernie Sanders has drafted a 6 point plan for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the looming economic crisis – and the strange thing is that he doesn’t mention the presidential election nor…Read more…
Self isolate or this may happen in UK
Hat tip UK Government website
“This is a non-professional translation of the French personal travel exemption relating to the COVID-19 decree.
You must download the French form below, print it and complete it and carry it on your person for each outi…Read more…
Carol Sewell, UNISON activist, joins Labour NEC
Former UNISON vice president elected to Labour’s NEC on Saturday
The article Carol Sewell, UNISON activist, joins Labour NEC first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Comply with social distancing – or close
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Monday (April 6), Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner argues that those employers who cannot comply with Public Health England social distancing should…Read more…
Coronavirus news round-up
In our latest coronavirus news round-up on Monday (April 6) we begin the week with tragic reports of bus workers who have lost their lives after contracting coronavirus. At least five bus…Read more…
‘We can do this’
The cruel and indiscriminate nature of this virus became very real for Unite this weekend, with the news that bus workers were dying of this disease in the capital. And, of course, it’s not just in…Read more…
Bus worker safety call
Unite has demanded greater safety protections for bus workers after it emerged on Sunday (April 5) that at least five London bus workers have died after contracting coronavirus. It is…Read more…
There for all our members in the time of coronavirus
A call to arms: how your branch can help There for You help members hit by crisis and loss of money
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Back to the scrubs
UNISON branch secretary goes back to work as an operating department practitioner to help tackle coronavirus crisis
The article Back to the scrubs first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Brazil – “Captain Corona” sails his country into crisis
Brazil’s unpopular populist is losing friends fast as he places hundreds of thousands of lives at risk.Read more…
Six tips for better communication with workers with an Autism Spectrum Condition
If you’ve got colleagues with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) then World Autism Awareness Week (30 March – 5 April) is a good time to think about how you communicate in the workplace.Read more…
Pregnant and worried about coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know
Government guidance classifies pregnant women as part of the ‘vulnerable people’ group who should observe “social distancing measures”. What does this mean for pregnant women at work?Read more…
Universal credit – emergency boost needed to help people through coronavirus
We need a social security system that can deal with the current pandemic and beyond.Read more…
Victory for union campaigning as agency workers get stronger rights
Today sees the abolition of the notorious legal loophole that allowed employers to avoid paying agency workers the going rate for the job.Read more…
Key workers ‘overlooked and underpaid’ says Starmer
“There’s got to be change – they were last and now they’ve got to be first,” Labour leader says as he praises key workers in first TV interview
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