Hundreds of workers will see pay bands lifted
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Easing of lockdown must happen safely
Avoiding a second wave in the autumn is vital
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Address inequality to protect Black workers against Covid-19, says UNISON
Dave Prentis writes to Boris Johnson urging immediate action on all Public Health England’s recommendations
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Blog: Windrush Day – our thoughts and our support remain with those who are still fighting injustice
The Windrush scandal is a scar on our society, and one whose injustice endures
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Huge membership rise for UNISON ahead of new recruitment ad campaign launch
More than 90,000 new members already joined this year
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UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding
School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’
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Help celebrate the NHS’s birthday
Eastern Region is looking for members and branches to help celebrate the NHS’s 72nd birthday this July
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UNISON calls on government to act on ‘systemic racism’
Statement from the union calls for action as COVID-19 highlights inequality
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Blog: Deaf workers’ ignored in coronavirus pandemic
UNISON activists Iain Scott-Burdon and Gill Jeffery look at how coronavirus pandemic is affecting Deaf workers
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HE employers announce 2020 pay freeze proposal
UNISON and the joint higher education trade unions have expressed say they’re “extremely disappointed” at a proposal to freeze pay for higher education support staff
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Government must act immediately on second PHE BAME report
Words and promises won’t cut it any longer
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Government u-turns on free summer school meals
UNISON welcomes decision to provide funding for free school meals during the summer
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Aiming high to be there for our members
Sixty-nine branches have donated to our COVID response fund so far – is yours on that list?
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Extend free scheme to all frontline care and NHS staff, says UNISON
Union launches campaign urging people to write to their MP to get Immigration Bill changed
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Care worker pay deductions must be tackled to stop hardship and control virus spread
Some workers going unpaid while following safety guidance
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Blog: Grenfell must not be allowed to be another example of justice denied
The Grenfell Tower tragedy must not be forgotten, nor must justice for those who lost their lives, their loved ones or their homes be delayed any further.
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Catalogue of errors contributed to catastrophic care death toll, says UNISON
Care sector was out of sight, out of mind
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Lessons to be learned by government after limited schools’ reopening, says UNISON
Survey highlights safety failings with some schools ignoring ‘safe’ class size guidance
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Shock jobs announcement leaves British Gas workforce reeling, says UNISON
Shedding jobs not the answer to energy challenges
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Greater clarity needed from PM on plans to scrap immigration health surcharge
Government must remove charge for all healthcare settings
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