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It’s back to school, but far from ‘back to normal’ for UNISON members and the wider community

UNISON has launched a COVID-19 workplace exposure questionnaire in partnership with Thompsons solicitors

Julia O’Connell, the vice chair of UNISON’s national women’s committee, explains what’s it like to be pregnant – and working – during COVID-19

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

UNISON head of education Jon Richards says delay needed so schools have time to complete risk assessments

Independent scientists report says waiting just two weeks would halve the risks

The decision to increase pupil numbers on 1 June is premature and could put lives in danger, says UNISON

The past seven weeks have been difficult for all of us. For most of the country, there has been confinement at home, unable to see family and friends, and a deep anxiety about what the future will bring. For many UNISON members, there has been the entirely different pressure of going to work, with all […]

“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”

UNISON is used to organising events that bring people together. But when Covid-19 means we need to show support for each other by keeping our distance, then the way that we bring people together looks very different. On Tuesday 28 April, our union was one of those that called for a minute’s silence in memory of […]

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

New Public Health England guidelines have watered down the level of protection needed for front line health staff battling the Covid-19 epidemic. Staff will be told they can now use plastic aprons rather than full-length gowns, when there are shortages. UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “These are absolute worst case scenario measures, which staff […]

Coronavirus is, above all, a health and safety issue. From making the argument for PPE for key workers, to ensuring that members can work safely from home, the role of the health and safety rep has never been more important. We’ve gathered together some online training and learning resources for UNISON health and safety reps, […]

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

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers