Our communities need public services and they need the people providing those services living close by
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It’s #NotTooMuchToMask; let’s keep protecting ourselves and each other against the ongoing threat of COVID-19
Wearing masks doesn’t stop anyone from living their lives. But it can help prevent infection spread and limit pressure on the NHS
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Isolation changes must happen with boosted safety measures, says UNISON
‘Pingdemic’ should not be used to bully staff back to work
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Health workers increasingly concerned at continued government stalling on NHS pay
Sara Gorton says it’s more than 100 days since staff were due rise
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UNISON condemns ‘slap in the face’ for Scottish local government workers
Scottish unions write joint letter condemning Scottish Government’s failure to provide funding for proper pay rise
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UNISON praises police decision to retain COVID protections
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
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Important wins and ongoing battles across the union
Ongoing high profile pay campaigns, industrial action and the ongoing fight against racism and hatred highlighted at union’s national executive council
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Government can’t keep ignoring social care crisis
Tens of thousands of older people and those with disabilities aren’t getting the care they desperately need
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This sickening return to racist abuse cannot be tolerated
Our England football players are taking the lead that our politicians need to follow
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UNISON urges the government to restore aid budget
‘If this government is serious about addressing the global pandemic they should show some leadership and invest more, not less, in essential public services in the poorest countries of the…Read more…
Blog: Wilfully sowing the seeds of masked confusion
If only the Westminster government could show some of the responsibility it wants the rest of us to take on
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UNISON welcomes record fine for Southern Water’s polluting actions
Company fined a record £90m for regularly and deliberately pouring untreated sewage into protected waters, but the union says the issue is not limited to one company
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Masks are still crucial in the fight against Covid
Now isn’t the time to ditch mandatory mask wearing. The Prime Minister should be providing direction to the public
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The forgotten frontline: council and school staff need a 10% pay rise
UNISON is calling for a 10% pay rise for all local government workers, as financial recognition for their commitment to public service
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Waiting lists won’t be reduced without investing in staff
Proper pay rise and rest will motivate workforce
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Too many people across the UK face serious health risks
Employers must do more to keep staff safe and that includes properly recording exposure
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Reduced isolation creates more confusion and sick pay needs fixing
More detail needed about impact on health and care
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Government’s “alarming” approach abandons children to the risks of Covid
The government’s alarming approach abandons children to a highly transmissible virus spreading at a record pace through schools
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Ditching masks at a stroke is too much too soon
People need reassurance about safety
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Now isn’t the time to throw caution to the wind over mask wearing
Government must not act too hastily and risk safety
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