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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

NHS staff, care workers, frontline council staff, education workers and police staff are just some of the workers risking their lives to help the public during the coronavirus […]

“It is not acceptable that home and social care workers were put through this further anxiety. Their jobs are stressful enough.” UNISON Scotland local […]

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 […]

A change of duties may need to be considered or stopping work altogether. “Other measures would include making sure workers are appropriately […]

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