Union writes to Health and Safety Executive urging updated guidelines to protect workers in light of new variant of coronavirus
Union writes to Health and Safety Executive urging updated guidelines to protect workers in light of new variant of coronavirus
High Court rules that zero-hours workers should have the same protection as others
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
Since UNISON launched Be on the safe side campaign to recruit new health and safety reps this summer, over 1,000 members have come forward
UNISON members address virtual TUC congress, highlighting the impact on workers of the COVID-19 pandemic
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
‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site
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
UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law
Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON today (Tuesday) as it launches the first union gig economy safety guide. The union warns that staff cuts, the growth of zero-hours contracts and an increase in the […]