UNISON president leads delegates in a minute’s silence to remember the many who have died
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Blog: Why G7 leaders need to work much harder on vaccine access
The US donation of half a billion vaccines may sound impressive – but it’s a drop in the ocean. Vaccine manufacturing rights need to be freed up now
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One Voice
Joint statement on health and care staff wellbeing.
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Energy conference tackles climate change and equality
Debates make history as the first UNISON virtual conference
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There was no protective ring around social care
Big mistakes were made with dire consequences
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Vaccine sharing programme must be top of G7 agenda
Rights waiver will make the world safer
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Tackling NHS backlogs must begin with a proper pay rise
Stopping exodus of staff and attracting recruits is key
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Government must reintroduce face coverings to minimise Covid disruption in schools, say education unions
Unions are demanding a range of safety measures to keep education on track and reduce the risk of further closures
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Bring back face coverings to limit school Covid disruption
Education unions issue joint statement
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Wage and sick pay reform needed in health and social care
Action needed to deal with staff burnout
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Post-pandemic contract would give low-paid care workers a better deal
Living wage and proper sick pay essential
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Blog: During Pride, let’s recommit to act for LGBT+ equality
June is Pride month. Though not many of us are in central London to see it, the UNISON Centre is rainbow-lit in celebration. It’s a time for joy. LGBT+ people and communities face layers of…Read more…
Majority of nursing staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, survey shows
Employers must do more to protect staff
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Employers can no longer mistreat staff who take part in industrial action, says UNISON
Christina McAnea hails important victory for staff involved in strikes or disputes
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UNISON joins the fight over proper use of health data
The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare
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List of failures shows how little government understands about care sector
Overhaul of care needed now
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UNISON’s special conference – latest update
Draft order of business for union’s special delegate conference has been published
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Government data on Covid variant cases linked to schools should be published immediately, say education unions
More information needed due to growing concerns
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UNISON joins campaign to optimise AHP support workers
Trade unions and professional bodies come together to support the role of allied health professional workers
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UNISON increases pressure for COVID public inquiry
Union’s NEC also highlights continuing pay campaigns, post-pandemic support for members and solidarity with those in Palestine
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