UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children
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Invest in NHS staff or waiting lists won’t shorten, says UNISON
The backlog is overwhelming and will take years to clear.
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UNISON introduces new mental health bargaining guide
‘Unless policies are put in place, increased home working and pressures placed on staff are liable to act as detonators of mental health problems for those delivering vital public services’
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UNISON wins U-turn over hospital parking charges
West Midlands trust criticised for reimposing parking charges that were meant to be free during the pandemic
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Blog: The importance of Black people standing up for their rights
The UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds us all of what is at stake in the fight against racism
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‘It’s a relief, a light at the end of the tunnel’ – young women and the vaccine
With vaccine hesitancy high among young women, UNISON members reassure others that there’s nothing to fear
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Got my appointments for Covid Vaccine Jabs!
Good news. I was able to book my Covid vaccine jabs today on NHS site in 10 minutes. 1st dose next Sunday.
Westfield is just 15 minutes cycle away from my home.
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DARKNESS AT SUNRISE: UK CARE HOMES SHIFTING PROFITS OFFSHORE?
Following on from this report on the high risk to investors (and their staff and residents) of exposure to care homes, we get this daming exposure of UK companies offshoring their profits owned by a Canadian public sector pension fund.
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‘Peace of mind and protection’ – why members are getting the jab
UNISON members share their experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to help show that there’s nothing to fear
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A ‘big bang’ reopening of schools is ‘unnecessary and reckless’, says UNISON
Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
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Help us keep on helping our members
Branches can help There for You be there for them as the pandemic continues
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Vaccinate, don’t hesitate!
UNISON’s junior vice president, James Anthony, answers questions about being vaccinated against COVID-19
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Vaccine booking system now open to frontline care workers
UNISON welcomes announcement that care workers who haven’t had a dose yet can make an appointment
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UNISON calls for lockdown halt to non-essential water work
In a letter to the water minister, UNISON says that revised COVID-19 guidance on close contacts means the government should tell the water industry to pause some work.
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Your safety at work is our priority
Union will push government to prioritise the ‘forgotten key workers’ in the vaccine rollout
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UNISON’s 2021 summer conferences move online
Union’s NEC hears that it is not possible to commit to usual schedule due to ongoing COVID-19 disruption
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UNISON urges HSE to improve COVID guidance for employers
The union is highlighting the particular risk to vulnerable workers
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Remembering LGBT+ history – and those who are struggling today
LGBT+ History Month is more important than ever, as the pandemic adds to the isolation felt by many LGBT+ people as a result of their gender identity or sexuality
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Government urged to protect school meals workers
Letter from UNISON and councillors across England comes as private catering companies cut job, hours and nutritional standards
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Blog: The moral case for vaccine access
I’ve written to the UK government urging it to end its opposition to making COVID vaccines available to all
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