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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

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

“It’s great that so many women and Black members have come forward to get involved.” Ms Rowe-Merriman added: “As we progress through this pandemic, the […]

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’

Every year, UNISON members and trade unionists around the world mark International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 […]

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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