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Black members pass motions on disability and cost of living crisis

The second day of the UNISON national Black members’ conference, hosted in Edinburgh, passed a number of key motions affecting Black workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in 2023 National Black Members Conference cost of living disability
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EU law bill: Disability protections under threat

The bill, described as a “bonfire of workers’ rights”, could see over 4,000 pieces of EU legislation […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Posted in disability disability discrimination EU law bill Retained EU Law bill
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Give disabled people the right to work from home after Covid-19, says UNISON    

Survey shows majority are more productive home working but employers not allowing them

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Posted in disability home working guide
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Disabled staff need more workplace support and fairer pay, says UNISON

Closing disabilty gap is key priority for union

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Posted in 2019 Disabled Members Conference Christina McAnea disability disability rights
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Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns

The solution lies in prevention, with the Health and Safety Executive management standards approach to tackling stress, with its six primary causes. Surveys […]

Article on the UNISON National site.
Posted in 2019 Local Government Conference disability disability leave health and safety hot-desking local government stress in the workplace
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Police and justice delegates highlight disability issues

Conference discussed the importance of supporting and recruiting disabled staff and of supporting staff with mental health problems

Article on the UNISON National site.
Posted in 2018 police and justice conference disability mental health police and justice