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New agreement to ensure NHS staff in England are paid properly for every working hour

Unions agree measures to be applied locally

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Support staff losing sleep and suffering anxiety ahead of return to school in England, says UNISON

Jon Richards says delay needed so schools have time to complete risk assessments

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New care home death figures show government claims of protecting the sector ​ring hollow

Never again should the concerns of staff​, unions and employers be ignored

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Ministers mustn’t forget important workers delivering essential services, says UNISON

Local government workers facing coronavirus risks and pressures

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Government should listen to independent scientists and pull back from 1 June start date

Reopening must wait until it’s safer

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Support staff have little confidence in government school safety plans, says UNISON

Only 2% of employees felt reassured

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Scrapping of NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers ‘long overdue’

Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers

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Funding must go to care workers in need, not employers’ bank accounts, says UNISON

Government must ensure cash goes to staff

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

Coronavirus pandemic has shown how services rely on overseas workers

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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

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Elderly woman and carer, with words 'social care' image from cover of report
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Government’s treatment of migrant workers is shameful

Out of touch ministers measure value only in pounds and pence 

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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

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Low-paid hospital staff to get a pay rise

Workers have earned the increase

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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

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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

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