There must be no repeat of test and trace foul-ups
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Ministers must get tough with care employers
An important update for branches and UNISON reps from the Regional Convenors Group and Regional Secretary
Eastleigh UNISON are so proud of their members actions during this difficult time. Many staff working for Eastleigh Borough Council have been redeployed and are now undertaking different roles in order to support areas that are under pressure due to the current pandemic. Branch Secretary Karen Springham would especially like to thank staff for their […]
On 28th April, we mark Workers Memorial Day. For trade unions like UNISON across the world, this is the day when we remember those who have been killed, injured or made sick at work. And when we do so, we use it as a reminder that trade unions need to continue to fight for proper […]
Ministers need to get to grips with supply problems
All public sector workers facing a virus threat should have the kit they need Promises of personal protective equipment (PPE) alone won’t keep NHS, care, police and other essential workers safe, says UNISON today (Tuesday) as the union urges the Prime Minister to ensure all staff get the protection they need. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has […]
This is a very difficult time for our members, many of whom are delivering frontline services at this unprecedented time. UNISON members will still need support from activists – and this will also mean challenges for our stewards and reps, including Health and Safety reps. The most important advice is that you keep yourself and […]
On behalf of the UNISON-Surrey Police branch I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our NHS colleagues at this extraordinary time. It’s hard to imagine just how much of a strain this is putting on each and every one of you and as police staff we are acutely aware of how critical every […]
NHS needs put before annual gathering UNISON has cancelled its annual health conference that was due to take place in Brighton from 6-8 April. The decision has been taken in light of the escalation of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The safety of participants and their families was also at the forefront of the […]
Haringey Council has become the latest local authority in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter, says UNISON today (Thursday). The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race equality policy, as well as a programme of anti-racism initiatives such […]
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