Part-time return to work is a sensible move
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Part-time return to work is a sensible move
The article Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Risk of infection must be reduced for care workers
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Our members have worked so hard to battle the virus, protect our communities and maintain the lockdown. Now they need the government to work just as hard to ensure that any relaxation of the lockdown…Read more…
During the COVID-19 crisis, UNISON has changed its processes to make it easier for members to get legal support at no extra cost, as part of their union membership
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UNISON’s One Team campaign celebrates the almost half a million people that make up the support workforce of the NHS. During the current pandemic, the role these staff play in the health service is…Read more…
Government is making people bewildered, not reassured
The article Country craves clarity and a safe return to work, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools
The article Government must explain how school staff and pupils will be kept safe first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Christina McAnea says many staff still going into workplaces where protective kit is unavailable
The article High Covid-19 deaths among care staff ‘shocking’, says UNISON first appeared…Read more…
PPE and testing must be properly in place before mass return
The article The return to work must be safe, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Sara Gorton praises thousands who have stepped forward to help in current crisis
The article It’s ‘fortunate’ that temporary register not needed for nursing and midwifery students, says UNISON first…Read more…
Higher-risk job roles must be examined
The article Action needed to address higher coronavirus death rates for Black people first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Current students should also have fees reimbursed
The article Health unions call on Matt Hancock to recognise student contribution and abolish tuition fees first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones
The article Frightened workers self-isolating to protect vulnerable loved ones shouldn’t be punished first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Rapid response nurse turned UNISON nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has gone back to the wards to help out in the pandemic. And he’s making a video diary to share the experience
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New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
The article There for You launches COVID-19 response fund first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Christina McAnea says it’s not too late to save lives
The article Needless care home deaths can be prevented if staff get safety kit, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals
The article Volunteers help tackle the NHS equipment crisis first…Read more…
Support package announced yesterday by government doesn’t offer any new funds
The article UNISON urges government to support universities properly first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
The article Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales) first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
The article Blog: Worth more than a clap first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…