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…
New care home death figures show government claims of protecting the sector ring hollow
Never again should the concerns of staff, unions and employers be ignored
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Ministers mustn’t forget important workers delivering essential services, says UNISON
Local government workers facing coronavirus risks and pressures
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Blog: A u-turn from the government and a real victory for our union
It means that many UNISON members, migrants working in health and social care, looking after our communities, will be spared this deeply unfair charge. But UNISON won’t stop there.
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Government should listen to independent scientists and pull back from 1 June start date
Reopening must wait until it;s safer
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Unions urge immediate protection of Black probation workers from COVID-19
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
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Tell us your lockdown story
We want to know what you’ve been doing to keep yourself – and your communities – going during the past few months
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‘I’ve felt like I’m more at risk of exhaustion than COVID-19’
Homeless hostel team leader Sarah talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has made her and her colleagues’ jobs harder than ever
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Support staff have little confidence in government school safety plans, says UNISON
An overwhelming majority of school support staff don’t feel reassured by government claims that English schools are safe to open to more pupils from the beginning of June, according to a UNISON…Read more…
Scrapping of NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers ‘long overdue’
Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
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Funding must go to care workers in need, not employers’ bank accounts, says UNISON
Government must ensure cash goes to staff
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Exemptions would be welcome but health surcharge should be scrapped, says UNISON
Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers
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Blog: The inequality of the pandemic
The evidence of COVID-19’s devastating impact on Black workers should shock us all
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