On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, let us all take a minute to remember how precious life is and the cost that many workers pay every year, around the globe
Lessons must be learned and those responsible for failings held to account
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
Moving moment as people are united in reflection
Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford among those to pay tribute
Dave Prentis writes to Dominic Raab asking him to support campaign
IWMD will give us the chance to remember the workers who have died because of COVID-19
International Workers’ Memorial Day has renewed focus
Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns
Workers around the globe call for ‘strong laws, strong enforcement, strong unions’
Through its International Development Fund, UNISON is supporting efforts to protect Indian workers from exploitation when migrating to the Gulf
Up to 50,000 people still die each year in the UK as a result of work-related ill health and incidents. Fortunately few of those are UNISON members, yet too many are still suffering from poor workplace conditions that cause work-related ill health, including: stress, back pain or RSI, hazardous substances, bullying or harassment, and workplace violence.
“Health and safety is important not just for workers, but for everyone in society”
H&S can fall down the agenda, but International Workers’ Memorial Day is the the perfect chance to reinvigorate your work – and possibly your branch with it