Monday 20 April 2024 For immediate release Havering Council must rethink its proposed library closures, says UNISON. Four public libraries in Havering are at risk of closure, as the council seeks to address its £32.5m budget shortfall, warns UNISON today (Monday). UNISON says the libraries under threat are crucial lifelines for many residents, as they […]
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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 […]
Monday 15 April 2024 For immediate release Barnet mental health social workers begin a further ten days of action, says UNISON Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council have started a ten-day strike today (Monday) in an escalation of their ongoing pay row, says UNISON. The union is calling for a recruitment and retention […]
Lambeth Council has become the latest local authority to adopt UNISON’s ethical care charter in a signing ceremony that took place yesterday (Monday). The charter was signed by UNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea and Lambeth Council leader councillor Claire Holland. The charter benefits both people in the borough who receive home care services as well […]
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Monday 15 January 2024 For immediate release Mental health social workers begin a further five days of action, says UNISON Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council have started a five-day strike today (Monday) in an escalation of their pay row, says UNISON. The union is calling for a recruitment and retention payment so […]