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Health and safety make up one of the key pillars of trade unionism. The aim of this newsletter is to raise the […]

Sunday 28 April 2024 was International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD), an important date in the trade union calendar when we remember those who were killed and injured at work

Every year, more people are killed at work than in wars. Most aren’t due to unknown illnesses or unfortunate incidents, but rather stem from employers deeming safety as a secondary concern. International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April honours those workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual statistics show on average that 135 workers […]

Your input is invaluable in helping the union understand the prevalence and nature of workplace violence and harassment. By completing this survey, you contribute to shaping UNISON campaigns and […]

Is your position reliant on Health and safety knowledge and application or are you interested in a raise or promotion but need more skills around Health and safety? Perhaps you are simply looking to branch out and develop new skills in this area? The UNISON college has a number of different training avenues that can […]

This week we are focussing on Health & Safety (H&S). We managed to catch up with one of our H&S reps, Rebecca Ash from Gateshead Healthcare Branch. Hi Rebecca, thanks for taking your time out to speak to us. No problem. How long have you been a H&S officer? Since September 2019 What does your […]

UNISON South East was involved jointly with other unions with events taking place on 28 April 2023 to mark International Workers memorial day, including in Portsmouth.

The latest health and safety newsletter is here! Including A wealth of information on hybrid working and its benefits to employees and employers alike, our health and safety virtual training day, and meet the committee. Check it out!

Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]

Advice for catering staff in schools and early years settings

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Chris Cooper, a member of UNISON’s national health and safety committee, shares the tragic story behind why he became an H&S rep

Parliamentary work and pensions committee calls for a 40-year deadline for the safe removal of all asbestos in public buildings

Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England

While vaccination is really important, it should not be at the cost of all other workplace protections.” For […]

Move comes as cases of the Omicron variant soar and HSE figures reveal the scale of the pandemic impact on workers’ health