Equality and Human Rights Commission COVID-19 race probe announced
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Fighting on two fronts – and paying the price
Migrant key workers are on the pandemic frontline but their fight to remain in the country is even harder. UNISON is asking the government to grant them indefinite leave to remain. We hear what that…Read more…
Care home company under investigation following multiple COVID deaths, says UNISON
UNISON reports Horizon Care to the Care Quality Commission after residents die in Sheffield
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Police and justice committee adds voice to George Floyd protests
UNISON group says the killing in the US – and its aftermath – shows that the fight against racism must be redoubled
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NEC told: ‘We will hold government to account on COVID-19’
First remote national executive council hears tributes to UNISON members who have lost their lives during the coronavirus crisis
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UNISON welcomes NI pledge on COVID sick pay
Department of Health will provide funding for care homes to pay staff 80% of their salary when on sick leave for coronavirus
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Safety must be at the heart of universities’ rebuilding plan
Protecting health has to be the number one priority
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Report shows action is needed to reduce Covid impact on Black community, says UNISON
Protection needed for those most at risk
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Blog: As lockdowns ease, anxiety grows and confusion reigns
We need strong leadership from this government now and we are all being badly let down. But as ever, your union will continue to fill this vacuum.
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Academy chain failing to protect staff and pupils, say unions
UNISON and GMB make formal complaint about David Ross Education Trust to Health and Safety Executive
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Time for ‘answers and actions’ on coronavirus effect on Black community
Immediate action essential, not more delays
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US unrest is a reminder to stand up to racism
We must be alert to the threat of discrimination
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Blog: We must recommit ourselves to the fight against racism in all its forms
Honouring the memory of George Floyd – and so many others – demands that we recommit ourselves to the fight against racism in all its forms. And I promise, your union will continue to play a leading…Read more…
Help There for You be there for them
Our members are in need – and branches can help by making a donation
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Angela Rayner chats to UNISON carers
This week, the deputy leader of the Labour Party sat down to listen to care workers about their working conditions and concerns
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Blog: a long way to go on equal pay
On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea looks at the fight we still face
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New agreement to ensure NHS staff in England are paid properly for every working hour
Unions agree measures to be applied locally
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Kindness in the age of COVID-19
In this tough time, small acts of kindness make the world of difference
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Support staff losing sleep and suffering anxiety ahead of return to school in England, says UNISON
Jon Richards says delay needed so schools have time to complete risk assessments
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Winning for care
Care workers have faced some of the toughest situations during COVID-19. Caring for those most vulnerable to the virus, whilst grappling with failures from an inadequate government response, some…Read more…