The TUC’s festival of ideas runs from 9-11 July – and there are plenty of remote events to sign up for
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Together, let’s thank all our carers
UNISON has become a partner in the /together coalition, which this weekend will unite the country to celebrate the NHS’ birthday and commemorate all those who have died from the coronavirus.
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Blog: Retired members are facing a raft of COVID problems
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic
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UNISON launches new casework system to help branches
Sign up for CaseWeb – UNISON’s new case management system for branches
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UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis
‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’
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Recovered from COVID-19? You could help the NHS
The NHS Blood and Transplant service is calling for plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19
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UNISON urges co-operation over reopening schools
‘Headline-catching announcements’ are not dealing with the practicalities needed to ensure pupils can return to school safely, says union
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COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
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UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding
School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’
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Help celebrate the NHS’s birthday
Eastern Region is looking for members and branches to help celebrate the NHS’s 72nd birthday this July
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UNISON calls on government to act on ‘systemic racism’
Statement from the union calls for action as COVID-19 highlights inequality
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Blog: Deaf workers’ ignored in coronavirus pandemic
UNISON activists Iain Scott-Burdon and Gill Jeffery look at how coronavirus pandemic is affecting Deaf workers
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HE employers announce 2020 pay freeze proposal
UNISON and the joint higher education trade unions have expressed say they’re “extremely disappointed” at a proposal to freeze pay for higher education support staff
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Government must act immediately on second PHE BAME report
Words and promises won’t cut it any longer
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Government u-turns on free summer school meals
UNISON welcomes decision to provide funding for free school meals during the summer
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Aiming high to be there for our members
Sixty-nine branches have donated to our COVID response fund so far – is yours on that list?
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Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
The murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has focused attention on inequality and racism. UNISON head of equality Gloria Mills looks at the union’s…Read more…
NJC committee to put pay offer to members
Consultation will allow branches and members to discuss the employers’ final offer – the best that can be achieved by negotiation
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LGPS survey: local authorities adapting slowly to COVID-19
A survey of the Local Government Pension Scheme, taken in mid-May, shows how local authorities are adapting to COVID-19
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Labour takes forward UNISON domestic abuse amendments
MP Jess Phillips has taken on board UNISON amendments to help protect those who have suffered domestic abuse
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