UNISON launches new guide on pension fund engagement and divestment from companies involved in the occupation of Palestine
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Blog: We all need to carry on being the light
In unprecedented times, the chance that Holocaust Memorial Day offers us, to reflect on past atrocities and current hatreds, is needed as much as ever
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Covid deaths show those with caring jobs are still at highest risk, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says care and NHS staff paying ‘tragic price’ for doing their jobs
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Minsters must wake up to the Covid threat in nurseries
New report paints a stark picture of the fear and anxiety
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UNISON calls on Environment Agency to strengthen its health and safety measures
Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant
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Government must help struggling councils urgently
Many are already on the brink financially
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UNISON voices concern at post-18 education proposals
The union sees a missed opportunity in both further and higher education to create a system placing students and staff at their heart
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DfE stats reveal high level of COVID infections among school staff
Estimates put 39% of teachers and school leaders and 51% of teaching assistants and other staff are working on-site in open settings in the current lockdown
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Ministers must deliver a long-term plan for the social care sector
The care system is fragmented, underfunded and understaffed
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Vote for your health heroes
‘Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated’, says UNISON
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Pay rise immediately would reassure undervalued staff to stay in NHS
Government’s approach to NHS pay is forcing workers to question their future
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Prime Minister urged to speed up NHS pay rise as public backs the move
A pay rise is vital if the NHS is to be ‘fighting fit’
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UNISON urges government to stop meter readings
Non-essential activity should be stopped immediately to cut the risk of staff contracting and spreading COVID-19
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TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers denied furlough
Working parents – particularly mothers – are in an impossible situation this lockdown. UNISON is calling for paid parental leave to support them
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NHS staff covid cases underline urgency of vaccine rollout, says UNISON
Half of all staff absences are Covid related
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Ministers must give proper support to student nurses, says UNISON
Removing fees and giving financial help vital for trainees
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Worried about your finances? UNISON can help
UNISON can offer a range of financial assistance for members – ranging from COVID-19 specific grants, debt advice, benefits advice and winter fuel grants
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Blog: I promise to work across all parts of our union, for all our members
‘A challenging time to take up the reins as general secretary, but I’m also fortunate to have the legacy of a strong, growing union’
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Christina McAnea is the new general secretary of UNISON
Assistant general secretary elected to top job
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UNISON plans fightback against staff cuts to Sheffield Hallam students’ union
Redundancies facing permanent staff at Sheffield Hallam students’ union will have a major effect on students, and UNISON members plan to fight back
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