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

Date

21 – 27 October 2019

Location

Workplaces throughout the country

European Health & Safety Week is annually celebrated every year throughout the European Union. UNISON will be using this week to mark the positive contribution the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) has made to preventing dangerous work and how UNISON will, regardless of whether or not the UK stays part of the EU, […]

Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON today (Tuesday) as it launches the first union gig economy safety guide. The union warns that staff cuts, the growth of zero-hours contracts and an increase in the […]

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

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

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

UNISON health and safety seminar hears 66% of lone workers have faced violence and aggression