UNISON is launching a new campaign, Be on the safe side, to recruit more safety reps in workplaces across the UK – as the need for them becomes greater than ever. The union has campaigned tirelessly on health and safety issues to protect its members at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also supported its safety […]
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Read our letter to AFSCME here The murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has focused attention on inequality and racism. UNISON head of equality Gloria Mills looks at the union’s role. UNISON head of equality Gloria Mills provides some context on racism in the UK and explains how the union […]
Gloria Mills, UNISON equalities national secretary, on why the report into the impact of COVID-19 on Black people is a “major disappointment” We must recommit to fight racism in all its forms – that was the very clear message from UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis last week after the murder of George Floyd and the […]
Tuesday 2 June 2020 For immediate release Academy chain failing to protect staff and pupils, say unions National academy chain the David Ross Education Trust has failed to consult staff properly on Covid-19 risk planning ahead of a wider reopening of its schools, say UNISON and GMB today (Tuesday). The unions have made a formal […]
Mayor introduces risk assessments for Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff as part of efforts to tackle Covid-19 inequality Risk assessments consider physical and mental health of vulnerable staff, with support for BAME employees, those with pre-existing health conditions and older workers Part of a series of measures across the GLA family to help those […]
Friday 29 May 2020 For immediate release Homerton University Hospital trust condemns ‘NHS heroes’ to five years of poverty pay, says UNISON Low-paid staff at Homerton University Hospital – employed by private company ISS – face five years of poverty wages after the trust controversially extended the firm’s contract, says UNISON. The workers – including cleaners, porters, security and catering staff – are paid less than NHS […]
Download a copy of our latest Healthcare student newsletter Dear UNISON Student I hope despite everything you are well. I understand this has been a difficult and challenging time for us all, especially those working in the NHS or trying to complete studies. Since I last contacted you, there have been many changes UNISON, along […]
FAO Branches with members in schools in England (FYI Cymru/Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Urgent update following government confirmation that primary schools can increase pupil numbers from 1 June In response to the Government’s announcement today that it is going ahead with plans to encourage primary schools and nurseries to increase pupil numbers from 1 June, we […]
Unions agree measures to be applied locally Health workers across England should now be paid properly for every hour they’re at work during the pandemic, following an agreement reached between health unions and NHS employers today (Friday). Since March staff have been working flat out, treating and caring for patients, and keeping the NHS running under […]
Thursday 28 May 2020 For immediate release Support staff losing sleep and suffering anxiety ahead of return to school in England, says UNISON Anxiety is widespread among school workers about their safety, their families’ and that of pupils ahead of a return to the classroom across England, says UNISON today (Thursday). On the day unions […]