‘We’re looking after the people who are looking after the people’
The article Sunderland members give out 3,000 gift packs to local government workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
‘We need our union to be stronger than ever’ Dave Prentis tells NEC
General secretary says UNISON members won’t ‘carry the can’ for another economic crisis
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Blog: Will the elderly be expected to pay for COVID-19?
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19
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More cleaners needed to make English schools safe for return of pupils and staff, says UNISON
Jon Richards calls on government to provide schools with funds to increase cleaning services
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Got abused by an anti-masker
Man drives past cyclist who is wearing a mask & shouts abuse at him.Cyclist shouts abuse back.Man gets out of his car.Watch what happens next….(watch until end)Read more…
#LifeAfterLockdown
I fully support the campaigning Charity Z2K and the launch of #LifeAfterLockdown. In particular their policy demands listed below:-
“In the wake of #Covid19, urgent changes are needed to our social security and private rented housing systems so that e…Read more…
Pupil funding still leaves schools worse off than 10 years ago
Government announcement on pupil funding still below pre-austerity levels in real terms
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Support Unison #10billionbailout campaign
From Leader of the LGA Labour Group, Cllr Nick Forbes –
“We’d urge all Labour councillors to get behind Unison’s #10billionbailout campaign, which is calling on the government to fix the current funding shortfall, which is estimated to be £…Read more…
UNISON Equality Survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the pandemic
Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers
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Blog: Let’s have an informed discussion about working from home
Graeme Ellis and Tansaim Hussain-Gul are co-chairs of UNISON’s national disabled members’ committee. Here, they look at how COVID-19 has disproved myths about home working being unproductive
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UNISONdirect re-opens
UNISONdirect’s member support team has returned to the office as phone lines reopen
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UNISON reports 40,000 calls to members during lockdown
In three months, UNISON has already reached over 40% of the record numbers of people who have joined during lockdown
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SURVEY – COVID-19 and gender-based online violence
“This survey by Glitch and the End Violence Against Women Coalition aims to document the online experiences of women and non-binary people during COVID-19. For safeguarding and ethical purposes, this survey should only be completed by participants…Read more…
My NEC report to the UNISON Community Service Group Executive (SGE) meeting 8 July 2020
(Love this pic. The 1.3 million members of UNISON are split into “Service Groups” according to their occupation and employer. Community comprises of members employed by the Voluntary Sector (Charities and Housing Associations). While we have our moment…Read more…
UNISON publishes library reopening guidance
Advice for a ‘gradual and phased’ return puts safety first
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Keep Newham Safe
Check out Cllr Rachel Tripp blog post on Newham Health ChampionsRead more…
Ministers must fix council funding to avoid ”catastrophic cuts”
At least £10bn needed to save essential services
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Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the age of COVID
Julia O’Connell, the vice chair of UNISON’s national women’s committee, explains what’s it like to be pregnant – and working – during COVID-19
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Homes at the Heart
An excellent campaign for a social housing led response to Covid-19 launched by the National Housing Federation supported by over 60 organisations (including the biggest UK Housing union UNISON)
1. No return to rough sleeping ● In the short term, we ne…Read more…
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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