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Report shows action is needed to reduce COVID impact on Black community, says UNISON

Protection needed for those most at risk

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: As lockdowns ease, anxiety grows and confusion reigns

We need strong leadership from this government now and we are all being badly let down. But as ever, your union will continue to fill this vacuum.

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Time for ‘answers and actions’ on coronavirus effect on Black community

Immediate action essential, not more delays

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Scrapping of NHS surcharge for migrant health and care workers ‘long overdue’

Government should remove the charge for all migrant workers

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Keeping key workers safe while travelling must remain paramount, says UNISON

Avoiding non-essential travel will to avoid second spike

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Chancellor’s furlough extension offers some certainty to workers, says UNISON 

Part-time return to work is a sensible move

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Country craves clarity and a safe return to work, says UNISON

Government is making people bewildered, not reassured

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The return to work must be safe, says UNISON

PPE and testing must be properly in place before mass return

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Frightened workers self-isolating to protect vulnerable loved ones shouldn’t be punished

Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

You are doing so much to protect us, we have to protect you: a May Day message from Dave Prentis

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you are doing”

Article on the UNISON National site.

Remembering our key workers

“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Country falls silent to remember all workers who’ve died during pandemic

Moving moment as people are united in reflection

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Extension of NHS death in service benefits to all healthcare workers is the least we can do

Only right that proper provision is made for families

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Blog: your right to be safe from harm at work

As UNISON has been working hard for our members during the coronavirus crisis, I know that the issue of getting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is the still the top priority for everyone fighting this pandemic. Rest assured that this is also an issue on which your union is challenging the government. At every […]

General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Call for minute’s silence to honour all workers who have died from coronavirus

International Workers’ Memorial Day has renewed focus

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.