Search tagged health and safety

UNISON president calls for a ‘global recovery’ after the pandemic

UNISON members address virtual TUC congress, highlighting the impact on workers of the COVID-19 pandemic

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Have you contracted COVID-19 at work? Let us know 

UNISON has launched a COVID-19 workplace exposure questionnaire in partnership with Thompsons solicitors

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the age of COVID

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis

‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’

Article, News 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.

Coronavirus: online learning update

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

Article on the UNISON National site.

Frontline staff need real protection

UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON secures PPE win for Scotland’s care workers

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Coronavirus guidance for NHS trusts and health staff published

Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

European health and safety week is coming

UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law

News on the UNISON National site.

European Health & Safety Week

Date
21 – 27 October 2019
Location
Workplaces throughout the country

Keep us informed what your branch is twitter (mark your tweets @UNISON_HS) and Facebook (@UNISONHS) […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers

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

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

We need a maximum safe working temperature

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns

Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave

Article on the UNISON National site.

Will a shower of April wins help us flower in May?

Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns

Article, News on the UNISON National site.