Remembering our key workers
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
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Category: health and safety
Coronavirus: online learning update
New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site
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Frontline staff need real protection
UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths
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UNISON secures PPE win for Scotland’s care workers
Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland's chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers
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Coronavirus guidance for NHS trusts and health staff published
Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance
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European health and safety week is coming
UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law
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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
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Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns
Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave
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Will a shower of April wins help us flower in May?
Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns
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