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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 head of health and safety Robert Baughan is calling on the union’s branches and activists to remind employers and members […]

UNISON’s guidance is the first union health and safety document designed to tackle the dangers faced by […]

UNISON backs Labour plans to legislate on excessive heat in the workplace