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Christina McAnea has written to the defence secretary seeking urgent response

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

Union writes to Health and Safety Executive urging updated guidelines to protect workers in light of new variant of coronavirus

It is only right that these workers should be treated with the same dignity as others. "UNISON will be monitoring the activities of […]

Political pressure to approve substandard PPE does not bode well for HSE independence once the UK finally leaves the safety of the EU, says the union

The level of interest shows just how important health and safety is to UNISON members, who want to be safe delivering vital services to the public. “It’s […]

“Countries were forced to compete against each other in a global bidding war which saw the poorest and weakest […]

UNISON has launched a COVID-19 workplace exposure questionnaire in partnership with Thompsons solicitors

Julia O’Connell, the vice chair of UNISON’s national women’s committee, explains what’s it like to be pregnant – and working – during COVID-19

The union has campaigned tirelessly on health and safety issues to protect its members at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also supported its […]

“That is why UNISON led the way in calling for a minute’s silence to remember those who have died during the crisis. “We thank our branches […]

From making the argument for PPE for key workers, to ensuring that members can work safely from home, the role of the health and […]

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

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers

Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance