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Switch two weeks before Christmas would make all the difference

UNISON survey reveals huge rise in numbers doing higher-grade work as teachers fall ill or fail to get tests

Ministers knew ordinary workers would be affected but they ploughed on regardless

Pay, working hours and the threat from Covid-19 are major concerns

At least £10bn needed to save essential services

Authorities face massive funding gap

Slowing down the reopening will allow proper planning

Local government workers facing coronavirus risks and pressures

Reopening must wait until it’s safer

Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools

Public toilet closures make hand washing harder

Councils need proper funding to help young people

Headline cost is halved by economic benefits

Initial 2% offer from employers falls far short

Up to 130 school staff across England would have been affected