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The pandemic focused the world’s attention on health and safety. But for UNISON’s health and safety reps, protecting everyone in the workplace was already a way of life

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Chris Cooper, a member of UNISON’s national health and safety committee, shares the tragic story behind why he became an H&S rep

Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]

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

Even as COVID restrictions loosen, health and safety legislation must still be followed and risks to employees minimised

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conference pledges action to tackle growing problem of mental health issues for local government workers facing pressures driven by austerity, cuts and growing demand for the services they provide

UNISON has a proud record of supporting health and safety reps in the workplace, and building positive relationships on these issues with employers – that’s why we’re handing out “High 5’s” to branches who are doing great work promoting health and safety in the workplace.

"Scott a great example of a tireless health and safety activist,” declared UNISON health and safety national officer Tracey Ayton Harding today […]

Many events chose to specifically remember local workers who had fallen foul of poor health and safety management. In marking the day at the UNISON health conference, UNISON president Wendy Nichols […]