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European health and safety week is coming

UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law The article European health and safety week is coming first appeared on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers

Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON today (Tuesday)...

We need a maximum safe working temperature

UNISON backs Labour plans to legislate on excessive heat in the workplace The article We need a maximum safe working temperature first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns

Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave The article Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns first appeared on...

Will a shower of April wins help us flower in May?

Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns The article Will a shower of April wins help us flower in May? first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Employers urged to help lone workers stay safe

UNISON health and safety seminar hears 66% of lone workers have faced violence and aggression The article Employers urged to help lone workers stay safe first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Community members call for good mental health policies

‘No worker should be hiding their mental health status because of stigma or from fear the employer would not support them’ The article Community members call for good mental health policies first...

UNISON launches campaign to combat musculoskeletal injuries

Launch comes on national RSI awareness day as research reveals another cost of austerity The article UNISON launches campaign to combat musculoskeletal injuries first appeared on the UNISON National...

Delegates stress their union’s role in fighting sexual harassment

Debates suggest a range of approaches to tackling the problem, including education for employers and promoting a scheme to help women if they're feeling unsafe The article Delegates stress their...

Women’s conference opens with a range of debates

Delegates discuss health and safety for women, plus the plight of the Waspi generation The article Women’s conference opens with a range of debates first appeared on the UNISON National site.