Exemptions would be welcome but health surcharge should be scrapped, says UNISON

Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers

Care home deaths expose social care system ‘unfit for purpose’, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says complete overhaul needed so no one is left unprotected again

Elderly woman and carer, with words 'social care' image from cover of report

Government’s treatment of migrant workers is shameful

Out of touch ministers measure value only in pounds and pence 

Support staff mustn’t be exploited by schools reopening, says UNISON

Jon Richards says beginning of June reopening is unrealistic as safety tests not met

Low-paid hospital staff to get a pay rise

Workers have earned the increase

Health unions publish blueprint for the safe opening up of the NHS

UNISON and other health unions say NHS must continue to operate a safety-first approach

Give an extra clap for operating theatre staff working on the COVID-19 frontline, says UNISON

UNISON and The College of Operating Department Practitioners mark annual National ODP Day

Education unions agree statement on the safe reopening of schools

Ministers should step back from 1 June target and put safety first

Unions set out five tests government and colleges must meet before staff and students can return

Cutting corners risk pushing us back to square one

Keeping key workers safe while travelling must remain paramount, says UNISON

Avoiding non-essential travel will to avoid second spike

Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON 

Part-time return to work is a sensible move

Care home death rates show continued need for PPE and testing, says UNISON

Risk of infection must be reduced for care workers

Country craves clarity and a safe return to work, says UNISON

Government is making people bewildered, not reassured

Government must explain how school staff and pupils will be kept safe 

Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools

High COVID-19 deaths among care staff ‘shocking’, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says many staff still going into workplaces where protective kit is unavailable