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UNISON is calling for a review of ambulance service blacklists which warn staff about addresses where they may be at risk of attack.
Ambulance services across the UK hold records of more than 8,500 homes deemed dangerous, where there is a history of violence against paramedics.
Tougher greenhouse targets 'welcome'
(29/10/08) Climate change law to include aviation and shipping emissions
'Inspirational' team win health award
(29/10/08) 'Together they make an invaluable contribution to the lives of the families they work with'
Yes vote urged in MHS strike ballot (England, Wales and Scotland)
Meat hygiene workers start voting today on industrial action to force employers to pay the 2007 pay award without strings
Scottish pay ballot hotline now open
UNISON is standing by to answer your questions about the Scottish local government ballot
Negotiations continue for police staff
No pay offer from employers, but negotiations continue
Make it a date - order your diaries now
Branch secretaries need to make sure that, if they're not to miss out, they get their branch diary orders in quickly
Tax credits don't need to be taxing
I've been wondering if there's any guidance to help me support members who are claiming tax credits?
UNISON women's newsletter
Take part in the consultation on whether UNISON should have a dedicated women's publication
Women at work conference
Celebrating nine decades of working for a fair deal for women
Review of the housing revenue account
Submission of 10 principles to inform the review on future financing of council housing
Free HSE stress event
Health and Safety Executive work-related stress event for trade union reps in London on 25 November 2008
Coming events
including Women at Work conference and free HSE seminar on stress
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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