Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools
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High Covid-19 deaths among care staff ‘shocking’, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says many staff still going into workplaces where protective kit is unavailable
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The return to work must be safe, says UNISON
PPE and testing must be properly in place before mass return
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It’s ‘fortunate’ that temporary register not needed for nursing and midwifery students, says UNISON
Sara Gorton praises thousands who have stepped forward to help in current crisis
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Action needed to address higher coronavirus death rates for Black people
Higher-risk job roles must be examined
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Health unions call on Matt Hancock to recognise student contribution and abolish tuition fees
Current students should also have fees reimbursed
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Frightened workers self-isolating to protect vulnerable loved ones shouldn’t be punished
Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones
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A diary from the COVID frontline
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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There for You launches COVID-19 response fund
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
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Needless care home deaths can be prevented if staff get safety kit, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says it’s not too late to save lives
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Volunteers help tackle the NHS equipment crisis
Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals
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UNISON urges government to support universities properly
Support package announced yesterday by government doesn’t offer any new funds
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Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales)
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
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Blog: Worth more than a clap
How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
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Local government pay – UNISON statement
Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Elderly and vulnerable people still at risk from poor advice from some care homes, says UNISON
Clear guidance must be rigorously applied
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COVID-19: Black and female workers – more impacted than the rest
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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“You are doing so much to protect us, we have to protect you”: a Mayday message from Dave Prentis
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you are doing”
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Ramadan 2020
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
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UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE
Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff
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