Clear guidance must be rigorously applied
The article Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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Clear guidance must be rigorously applied
The article Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services. We need them now
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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you are doing”
The article “You are doing so much to protect us, we have to protect you”: a Mayday message from Dave Prentis…Read more…
As the first week of Ramadan fasting comes to a close, UNISON has been working across regions to ensure Muslims members are supported during this important month
The article Ramadan 2020 first…Read more…
Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff
The article UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE first appeared on…Read more…
Denis Goldberg, who has sadly passed away, was a freedom fighter, an inspirational politician and an honorary member of UNISON
The article Blog: Denis Goldberg – a tireless campaigner for justice,…Read more…
Home Office grants automatic extensions to health and care workers – and indefinite leave to remain to family of healthcare workers who die of COVID-19
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Court overturns LGPS regulations banning investment decisions which aren’t in line with government foreign and defence policy
The article UNISON welcomes Supreme Court decision on ethical LGPS…Read more…
Society needs to look at how it treats care
The article Care home death figures are shameful, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON recommends two-year pay offer to members in English colleges in online consultation that closes on 15 May
The article Sixth form staff in England consulting on pay first appeared on the…Read more…
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
The article Remembering our key workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Moving moment as people are united in reflection
The article Country falls silent to remember all workers who’ve died during pandemic first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Only right that proper provision is made for families
The article Extension of NHS death in service benefits to all healthcare workers is the least we can do first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
wherever you are – at home or at work – please join us in a moment of silence. To say thank you. To remember. To show our solidarity. To remember the dead, but also on International Workers Memorial…Read more…
Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford among those to pay tribute
The article Public asked to observe minute’s silence tomorrow to honour all workers who have died from coronavirus first…Read more…
When NEC member Mark Fisher started to feel ill, he didn’t realise it was the new coronavirus and that he was facing a frightening stay in hospital
The article Lessons from living through COVID-19…Read more…
Dave Prentis writes to Dominic Raab asking him to support campaign
The article Government asked to back minute’s silence to honour all workers who have died from coronavirus first appeared on the…Read more…
We must grasp the chance to fix the broken care system
The article Care sector should look to the NHS for inspiration first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
As UNISON has been working hard for our members during the coronavirus crisis, I know that the issue of getting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is the still the top priority for…Read more…
‘To be honest, the public have been giving us better equipment than our employer’
The article Baking for bin men: life as a refuse collector in COVID-19 first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…