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UNISON believes mental health is a trade union issue and UNISON's young members are actively campaigning for workplaces that are more mentally healthy. In May 2022 we […]

There’s a real danger many leave the NHS for somewhere they feel more appreciated

Police and justice conference urges support for members’ well being and mental health

In UNISON’s 2017 Stress Survey 67% of members said their employers had never spoken to them about Stress. Employers should risk assess stress in the same way that they would any other hazard. 

Understaffed teams with limited resources has had a terrible impact on staff well-being

The union introduced a stress claims checklist in 2017 for branches to run through with members, making sure that key criteria are fulfilled so claims with a real chance […]

Austerity, leading to both cuts to services and a growing demand for services which are vitally needed in our communities, was cited by […]

Union survey of 10,000 members shows that stress is harming staff and services – but employers rarely talk about it

UNISON to explore ways of supporting activists and reps in stressful situations

Delegates queue up to reveal the scale of the crisis affecting a vital service

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

Unless the government gets their act together, many of these invaluable public servants will leave their jobs – and their skills and talents will be lost to schools and children alike.

Health and safety saves lives, and UNISON reps are at the forefront of that work

UNISON is relaunching a survey on stress to gauge the impact of austerity on members