Dave Prentis asks public to join mass applause campaign
The article Show support for ‘amazing’ NHS staff risking their lives on front line, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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Dave Prentis asks public to join mass applause campaign
The article Show support for ‘amazing’ NHS staff risking their lives on front line, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
To our Unite shop stewards and reps, I want to place on record my heartfelt thanks to you for everything that you are doing to support our members during these incredible and testing times. I…Read more…
Dear Newham resident,
Email: volunteers@activenewham.org.uk or call 020 3770 4444.
As the coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt all our lives, with 77 confirmed cases in Newham as of today, I read about the death of the UK’s youngest victim. Her nam…Read more…
Two metres apart – this is the cornerstone of the government’s latest social distancing guidance that scientists have said will literally save lives. While groups of people spotted at parks…Read more…
Letter to health secretary urges him to communicate on kit shortages
The article Government must reassure anxious NHS staff about equipment concerns, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
The government has reneged on its commitment to ban all evictions during coronavirus crisis The government announced that “as a … MoreRead more…
Christina McAnea urges staff to use new hotline for reporting kit issues
The article Protection equipment for care workers is essential, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Construction workers are still being forced to go to work and put their and their families’ health at risk, or else stay home and comply with social distancing measures — and face losing their…Read more…
Some really good advice from my union for all workers – If you work in or provide public services make sure you https://joining.unison.org.uk/join-unison-today/…
As the COVID-19 virus spreads, find out what your rights at work are.Important update: …Read more…
In the aftermath of the disappointing results for the Sanders campaign in the primaries following Nevada, supporters of the self-described “democratic socialist” Senator from Vermont have been…Read more…
All staff deserve a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living while catching up with 10 years of lost pay
The article HE unions submit a ‘timely and serious’ pay claim for 2020/21…Read more…
Unite has welcomed the news that York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced that it will be suspending car parking charges for NHS staff from Tuesday (March 24) until further notice….Read more…
Q: Will I be paid if my workplace closes? Now the government has advised people not to leave home for work unless they absolutely have to, we reply to the question of what happens to your…Read more…
Unite has said it is ‘dismayed’ at council services outsourcer Norse Medway’s approach to social distancing for key workers as well as staff who need to self-isolate because of the coronavirus.
The…Read more…
You can download the new 8 page pdf edition of Media North’s latest newsletter by clicking on this link MediaNorth.March2020 Features in this issue include: BBC Under Attack By Tories; Local…Read more…
Dave Prentis says move would help keep workers and patients safe
The article Shopping centres, pubs and other businesses urged to provide free parking to NHS and care staff, says UNISON first…Read more…
Following on from an earlier statement responding to the news that the UK would be put on lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey on Tuesday (March 23) appealed to…Read more…
Like its members, UNISON is working around the clock to allay the impact of the coronavirus
The article While you’re helping the nation, UNISON is working for you first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Absolutely huge shout out to all our fantastic, inspirational and courageous NHS teams working mega hours right now both frontline and behind the scenes, throughout the UK.
The post Our…Read more…
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday (March 23) night far stricter measures that have effectively placed the UK on a ‘lockdown’ similar to other countries such as in Italy and…Read more…