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Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe, says UNISON

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 […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Blog: Our members are the key workers who will get us through this latest crisis

This year’s Christmas holiday comes at the end of a long year when UNISON members have worked under the most extraordinary circumstances

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Still by your side during the second wave

We will continue doing all we can while our members continue to do all they can to fight this pandemic and keep our communities going

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Blog: This Black History Month, we won’t go back to the old normal

Now as ever, our Black members are leading the demand for change. I stand with them every step of the way. UNISON’s work to challenge racism has gained a new […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Money for public services would mean a quicker recovery

Proper investment would power a return to a more prosperous time

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Prime Minister should take responsibility and not blame others for care home failings

Poor government decision making at the heart of problems

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Ambulance staff in Northern Ireland to receive backdated pay boost, says UNISON

The change affects emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics and rapid response paramedics (RRP) who […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Easing of lockdown must happen safely

Avoiding ​a second wave in the autumn ​is vital

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Time for ‘answers and actions’ on coronavirus effect on Black community

Immediate action essential, not more delays

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Frightened workers self-isolating to protect vulnerable loved ones shouldn’t be punished

Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.