As the coronavirus epidemic intensifies, Unite continues to fight for its members both on the wider political stage and in individual workplaces across the UK and Ireland. On Thursday (March…Read more…
UNISON continues to push the government over PPE
NHS England provides assurances on access that union has been calling for
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Free parking is an important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON
Cost will be one less worry for stretched staff
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‘Open the door’ for self-employed to get help
Unite has called on the government to change the status of self-employed and precarious workers to employees so that they can immediately benefit from the chancellor’s wage protection scheme, where…Read more…
Free parking is important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON
Cost is one less worry for stretched staff
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‘Managers are bringing tea to us’: inside the 111 service during COVID-19
‘On Saturday, I got through 26 calls in six hours. And I think only three were non-coronavirus. Now it feels like a relief to get a non-COVID call.’
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Help us to #HelpNewham, volunteer here!
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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…
Profits before safety
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…
Protection equipment for care workers is essential, says UNISON
Christina McAnea urges staff to use new hotline for reporting kit issues
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Forced to choose between health and hunger
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…
Coronavirus: your rights at work – UNISON advice as 24 March
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…
End NHS staff car parking charges
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…
Ask Alys: Will I be paid?
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…
Norse Medway Covid19 approach ‘dangerous’
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.
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Clarity call
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…
While you’re helping the nation, UNISON is working for you
Like its members, UNISON is working around the clock to allay the impact of the coronavirus
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Our Emily’s ready
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.
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‘Stand behind workers’
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…
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz response to Prime Minister statement 23 March 2020
“Dear Newham Resident,
Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister announced new measures to enforce social distancing across the country as the confirmed cases and deaths due to Coronavirus continue to rise in the UK.
In Newham, six deaths attributed t…Read more…
We must all abide by the lockdown rules, says UNISON
Staying at home will help health workers and all of us
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