Union’s president describes how a decade of austerity damaged the UK’s ability to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
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UNISON takes COVID-19 inquiry call to TUC Congress
Union’s president describes how a decade of austerity damaged the UK’s ability to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19 (again)
I been feeling under the weather lately and felt that I had a “lergie” (winter cold) coming on. This afternoon I was supposed to be carrying some joint visits with Police to see some tenants. So I thought that I better do a COVID test but felt pr…Read more…
Energy bills see schools pull back on ventilation and CO2 monitoring
The lack of any government messaging on COVID has also affected the issue
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‘We must be united for battles ahead,’ says UNISON president
Andrea Egan addresses disabled members’ conference and praises delegates for their work on the Year of Disabled Workers
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Blog: Power and unity – the theme for this year’s Black History Month
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace
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Covid Booster and Flu Jabs
Today I had my Covid vaccination booster (my 4th jab) in my right arm and a flu jab in my left. This was following a text to my phone asking me to book an appointment. So far, no side effects. This was at my local GP practice and I did …Read more…
Employment tribunal classes long COVID as a disability
‘Staff with long COVID need reasonable adjustments and support, not to be put on the scrap heap’
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Absence of sick pay for care workers shows system needs reform
Survey shows extent of inadequate sick pay
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UNISON fights to protect rights of workers with long COVID
UNISON says that the Equality Act 2020 is being misrepresented by the Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Blog: Let’s remember those who have died because of their work
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe
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High Court rules that government orders to discharge untested Covid patients into care homes was illegal, says UNISON
Covid spread like wildfire as untested but positive patients were discharged from hospitals.
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NHS staff ‘undermined by political decisions’, says McAnea
General secretary tells health conference that deliberate Conservative choices have created the cost of living crisis
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UNISON slates government over school funding shortages
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
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Sick pay survey launched as staff say they can’t afford to be sick
All those who complete the survey will automatically be entered into a £250 prize draw. The survey deadline is 15 April 2022
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Infection rates will rise and care workers will abandon sector as financial lifeline ends
Abandoning infection control fund will stop people isolating
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UNISON seeks ‘clarity’ on removal of COVID-19 from risk assessments
Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England
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Unions urge education secretary to extend free COVID testing
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
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Blog: ‘Reckless’ decision on COVID will put lives at risk
The Living with COVID strategy is an appeasement of Conservative backbenchers that will also have a profound impact on the delivery of services
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Children with special needs feeling the brunt of staffing shortages, UNISON survey reveals
‘Support staff have stepped up to the plate as staff shortages in schools bite’
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