‘A world without universities would be tragic. I just can’t comprehend it.’
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Care home deaths expose social care system ‘unfit for purpose’, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again
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Government’s treatment of migrant workers is shameful
Out of touch ministers measure value only in pounds and pence
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How to be a good lockdown neighbour
With everyone spending more time in their homes because of lockdown, the work of staff at housing associations is even more important in helping make sure everyone carries on being a good…Read more…
A lifelong champion for working people
We will all miss Denis – especially within Northern Ireland, but also within the wider UNISON family. We will never forget him, or the massive impact he has had on the lives of our members – but we…Read more…
Support staff mustn’t be exploited by schools reopening, says UNISON
Jon Richards says beginning of June reopening is unrealistic as safety tests not met
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Low-paid hospital staff to get a pay rise
Workers have earned the increase
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Blog: Keeping the lights on
Across the UK, UNISON reps and members in the energy sector have been working with employers to work out solutions to the many big problems we face
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Health unions publish blueprint for the safe opening up of the NHS
UNISON and other health unions say NHS must continue to operate a safety-first approach
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Three UNISON nurses stranded in the Philippines
“When I graduated as a nurse, I took an oath to serve and uphold my vocation, even if there are hardships. It is my calling, and I can’t run from it.”
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Give an extra clap for operating theatre staff working on the Covid-19 frontline, says UNISON
UNISON and The College of Operating Department Practitioners mark annual National ODP Day
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Education unions’ agree statement on the safe reopening of schools
Ministers should step back from 1 June target and put safety first
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Unions set out five tests government and colleges must meet before staff and students can return
Cutting corners risk pushing us back to square one
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Keeping key workers safe while travelling must remain paramount, says UNISON
Avoiding non-essential travel will to avoid second spike
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Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON
Part-time return to work is a sensible move
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Risk of infection must be reduced for care workers
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Blog: Safety for all workers is UNISON’s bottom line
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…
New ways for members to get legal help
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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Volunteering at a COVID testing centre: ‘I’m proud to be part of the NHS family’
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…
Country craves clarity and a safe return to work, says UNISON
Government is making people bewildered, not reassured
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