At least two abattoir workers are seriously injured in the UK every week and amputations occur at least once a month, shock new figures show. The data – obtained by the Bureau of Investigative…Read more…
‘Common sense policy’
As Britons today (July 26) swelter in the hottest day of the year so far – with temperatures soaring well over 30C in some parts of the country amid a relentless heatwave — Unite welcomed MPs’…Read more…
Report: Unite Policy Conference 2018
This isn’t an official report, but is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If you spot any errors or omissions, please let me know. I have also uploaded the official “progress of business”.
You can refer to the conference agenda (the pack of motions …Read more…
Time to stop the violence plaguing workers in the community sector
MPs join UNISON members and employers at parliamentary launch of union’s Violence at Work charter
The article Time to stop the violence plaguing workers in the community sector first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Silent epidemic’
Unite is running a series of mental health awareness courses as well as training members in mental health first aid throughout the UK to coincide with mental health awareness week (May 14 to 18)….Read more…
Unite remembers
Unite activists gathered at Tower Hill in London on Saturday (April 28), International Workers’ Memorial Day, to pay tribute to those who’ve been killed or injured at work. …Read more…
‘Remembering those we’ve lost’
Unite members from across Yorkshire gathered at ceremonies to mark International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) on Saturday (April 28). In Sheffield around 100 people gathered as a wreath was…Read more…
The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene inspectors
Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%.
The article The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene…Read more…
Remember the dead – fight for the living
Unite members across the country will tomorrow (April 28) observe International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), in honour of the many millions across the globe who are killed at work. The union,…Read more…
Everyone has the right to a safe and secure workplace, declares conference
Too many community, housing and care workers are being ‘attacked at work for minimum wage’ as a normal part of the job
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Stress: helping branches help our members
The stress epidemic in public services is a sadly all-too-familiar story
The article Stress: helping branches help our members first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Health & Safety Spot Light – Stress At Work
Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of Mental Health issues, a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 Billion a year and figures show that around 300,000 people … Continue…Read more…
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Health & Safety Spot Light. Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of mental health issues, a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 billion a year and figures … Continue…Read more…
West Midands Personal Injury Claims Oct and Nov 2017
During October 2017 members in the West Midlands Region received £96,959 in compensation payments for Personal Injury Claims. For November 2017 the figure was £542,438. A rather quiet period for members of our branch but it still always pays to … Continue reading →Read more…
There For You – Winter Fuel Grant Application Form 2018
There For You are now inviting applications for their Winter Fuel Grant 2017-2018. In order to be considered the survey must also be completed and returned with your form. Only one application per household will be considered. The maximum grant … Continue reading →Read more…
The truck stops here?
The health of lorry drivers is increasingly at risk because of inadequate truck stop facilities, Unite has warned. The union called on government and local authorities to “stop passing the…Read more…
Report from Unite GPM&IT national sector conference 2017
Last week delegates from each of Unite’s industrial sectors met in Brighton for their National Sector Conferences. This report covers the plenary, shared between several sectors, and the conference for my own sector – Graphical, Paper, Media & IT.
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Health impact of shift working
The health impact of shift working is not well understood. We need more research and better risk assessment to protect workers.
The numbers of staff working shifts is increasing and there has been…Read more…
Asbestos workers at risk
Unite has warned that government proposals to water down vital life-saving asbestos regulations are risking the health of asbestos workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has consulted…Read more…
Photos Of Mental Health & Wellbeing Event 10 October
The recent Health & Wellbeing Event held at the Civic Centre on 10 October 2017 was a great success. There was a lot of interest and the cakes were yummy!! AdvertisementsRead more…