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‘We’re here to protect lives’

Whatever the actual numbers, both UNISON and the TUC support the fact that the formal HSE reporting of work-related deaths and injuries is grossly under-reported. Work itself does […]

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

‘I don’t want another family to suffer’

Unloading pallets of copper tubing from the truck with a forklift, Terry was on the last one, when “the driver came out of the office with his paperwork […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

Heatwave advice for schools and early years settings

Red warning heatwave – advice for schools and early years settings The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has increased the heat-health alert for England to level 4 – the highest possible, and the Met Office has issued  the first ever red warning for large parts of England for Monday and Tuesday (with an amber warning in place for other areas – please […]

Page on the UNISON National site.

UNISON marks progress on world AIDS day

This legislation was a landmark after years of UNISON campaigning for safer procedures to combat the risks of sharps (needlestick) injuries. UNISON head of health and […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Calling all mobile workers!

UNISON asks mobile workers to send experiences of needing access to toilets for health and safety campaign.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Health and safety news on Twitter

For the latest UNISON news and information on health and safety at work now available at Twitter

Article on the UNISON National site.

House of Lords throws out attack on people injured at work

UNISON welcomes decision and says government should do the same

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes asbestos report

Parliamentary work and pensions committee calls for a 40-year deadline for the safe removal of all asbestos in public buildings

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Employers must not let their guard down, says UNISON

Good ventilation and fresh air are essential measures, not only for reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but other winter respiratory viruses. UNISON […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls on Environment Agency to strengthen its health and safety measures

Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis

‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Frontline staff need real protection

UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

European health and safety week is coming

UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law

News on the UNISON National site.

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

Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The UK’s disappearing meat hygiene inspectors

Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%

Article, P.S data on the UNISON National site.