Avoiding non-essential travel will to avoid second spike
The article Keeping key workers safe while travelling must remain paramount, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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Avoiding non-essential travel will to avoid second spike
The article Keeping key workers safe while travelling must remain paramount, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Part-time return to work is a sensible move
The article Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Government is making people bewildered, not reassured
The article Country craves clarity and a safe return to work, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
PPE and testing must be properly in place before mass return
The article The return to work must be safe, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones
The article Frightened workers self-isolating to protect vulnerable loved ones shouldn’t be punished first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
The article Remembering our key workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Moving moment as people are united in reflection
The article Country falls silent to remember all workers who’ve died during pandemic first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Only right that proper provision is made for families
The article Extension of NHS death in service benefits to all healthcare workers is the least we can do first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
As UNISON has been working hard for our members during the coronavirus crisis, I know that the issue of getting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is the still the top priority for…Read more…
International Workers’ Memorial Day has renewed focus
The article Call for minute’s silence to honour all workers who have died from coronavirus first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Raising status must be backed by better pay
The article Recognition for care is welcome but government needs to deliver on PPE, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Staff must be properly equipped to prevent deaths
The article Last resort safety equipment plans are ‘desperate’, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Increase was needed much sooner
The article Boost to testing for care workers is welcome, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Drop duty to save care workers
The article End VAT for PPE to help combat “national emergency” in care homes during coronavirus crisis, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Continuing supplies are vital to preserve health of staff and those they look after
The article Government must up its game on PPE to protect health and care workers’ lives, demands UNISON first…Read more…
‘We know it’s not business as usual. We’re doing the best that we can, because our members deserve our protection’
The article ‘I’m so proud’. Dave Prentis on the first weeks of the COVID-19 crisis…Read more…
Ministers need to get to grips with supply problems
The article Thousands of public service workers contact UNISON with ‘harrowing’ stories around protective kit as government asked to step up over…Read more…
Staff want to be tested but ministers must be realistic about what is possible
The article Testing increase welcome, but government must be careful not to overpromise, says UNISON first appeared on…Read more…
All public sector workers facing a virus threat should have the kit they need
The article Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Staying at home will help health workers and all of us
The article We must all abide by the lockdown rules, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…