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University agrees pay for zero-hours staff

Union welcomes move by City, University of London, to protect incomes of outsourced catering staff The article University agrees pay for zero-hours staff first appeared on the UNISON National site.

COVID-19 housing help ‘doesn’t go far enough,’ says UNISON

The union welcomes help announced so far by the government, but calls for further action during the pandemic The article COVID-19 housing help ‘doesn’t go far enough,’ says UNISON...

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 The article Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON...

Care workers put at risk by lack of face masks and basic safety kit, says UNISON

Coordinated response needed to protect anxious staff The article Care workers put at risk by lack of face masks and basic safety kit, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.

UNISON continues to push the government over PPE

NHS England provides assurances on access that union has been calling for The article UNISON continues to push the government over PPE first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Unions announce COVID-19 support for nursing students

The agreements negotiated mean student nurses who are more experienced will be able to help where they can, be paid and have this work count towards their learning. The article Unions announce...

Free parking is an important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON

Cost will be one less worry for stretched staff The article Free parking is an important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Free parking is important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON

Cost is one less worry for stretched staff The article Free parking is important recognition of vital health workers, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.

‘Managers are bringing tea to us’: inside the 111 service during COVID-19

‘On Saturday, I got through 26 calls in six hours. And I think only three were non-coronavirus. Now it feels like a relief to get a non-COVID call.’ The article ‘Managers are bringing tea to us’:...