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International Workers’ Memorial Day has renewed focus

Raising status must be backed by better pay

Staff must be properly equipped to prevent deaths

Increase was needed much sooner

The union is also calling on the government to clamp down on PPE profiteering to stop some firms inflating prices for life-saving kit. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said […]

Continuing supplies are vital to preserve health of staff and those they look after

"It's not just in hospitals, it's in care, it’s in schools, it’s social workers, it’s police support staff, it’s public service workers across the whole of the frontline. “It’s an […]

Ministers need to get to grips with supply problems

Staff want to be tested but ministers must be realistic about what is possible

Read general secretary Dave Prentis’ latest letter to members. If you have personal experience of PPE shortages in your workplace during this pandemic, please tell us about them using via the link in the letter. UNISON will relay them directly to government and demand action for you.   Photo: Natasha Hirst