Slowing down the reopening will allow proper planning
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Deep inequalities in British society to be investigated
Equality and Human Rights Commission COVID-19 race probe announced
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Care home company under investigation following multiple COVID deaths, says UNISON
UNISON reports Horizon Care to the Care Quality Commission after residents die in Sheffield
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Safety must be at the heart of universities’ rebuilding plan
Protecting health has to be the number one priority
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Report shows action is needed to reduce Covid impact on Black community, says UNISON
Protection needed for those most at risk
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Time for ‘answers and actions’ on coronavirus effect on Black community
Immediate action essential, not more delays
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US unrest is a reminder to stand up to racism
We must be alert to the threat of discrimination
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New agreement to ensure NHS staff in England are paid properly for every working hour
Unions agree measures to be applied locally
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Support staff losing sleep and suffering anxiety ahead of return to school in England, says UNISON
Jon Richards says delay needed so schools have time to complete risk assessments
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New care home death figures show government claims of protecting the sector ring hollow
Never again should the concerns of staff, unions and employers be ignored
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Ministers mustn’t forget important workers delivering essential services, says UNISON
Local government workers facing coronavirus risks and pressures
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Government should listen to independent scientists and pull back from 1 June start date
Reopening must wait until it;s safer
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Support staff have little confidence in government school safety plans, says UNISON
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Scrapping of NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers ‘long overdue’
Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers
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Funding must go to care workers in need, not employers’ bank accounts, says UNISON
Government must ensure cash goes to staff
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Exemptions would be welcome but health surcharge should be scrapped, says UNISON
Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers
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Care home deaths expose social care system ‘unfit for purpose’, says UNISON
Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again
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Government’s treatment of migrant workers is shameful
Out of touch ministers measure value only in pounds and pence
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Support staff mustn’t be exploited by schools reopening, says UNISON
Jon Richards says beginning of June reopening is unrealistic as safety tests not met
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Low-paid hospital staff to get a pay rise
Workers have earned the increase
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