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Working through our learning and organising team. UNISON has compiled some of the best online resources for our health and safety reps. Some are particularly relevant to these times; some […]

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 […]

Debates suggest a range of approaches to tackling the problem, including education for employers and promoting a scheme to help women if they’re feeling unsafe

From teaching assistants to teachers to pupils, asbestos in schools is a killer and cuts to school funding can only make the situation worse

The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh shocked the world – since then, UNISON has helped the garment workers fight for their rights

General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members

Up to 50,000 people still die each year in the UK as a result of work-related ill health and incidents. Fortunately few of those are UNISON members, yet too many are still suffering from poor workplace conditions that cause work-related ill health, including: stress, back pain or RSI, hazardous substances, bullying or harassment, and workplace violence.

“Health and safety is important not just for workers, but for everyone in society”

Three UNISON members working in a care home received compensation totalling £60,000 after being attacked and assaulted by a service user

Health and safety failings to blame for library assistant’s chronic back pain

A new survey will help your union to understand the problem and guide work on it