Search News and Blogs, Campaigns tagged health and safety

UNISON welcomes decision and says government should do the same

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

Good ventilation and fresh air are essential measures, not only for reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but other winter respiratory viruses. UNISON […]

Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant

‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’

UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths

UNISON head of health and safety Robert Baughan is calling on the union’s branches and activists to remind employers and members […]

Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns

Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%

Conference pledges action to tackle growing problem of mental health issues for local government workers facing pressures driven by austerity, cuts and growing demand for the services they provide

UNISON has a proud record of supporting health and safety reps in the workplace, and building positive relationships on these issues with employers – that’s why we’re handing out “High 5’s” to branches who are doing great work promoting health and safety in the workplace

Health and safety rep Scott Donohoe praised after being awarded the STUC Frank Maguire award

Workers, trade unionists and campaigners heard about both the harrowing tragedy of lives lost and the huge […]

Health and safety saves lives, and UNISON reps are at the forefront of that work

UNISON is relaunching a survey on stress to gauge the impact of austerity on members