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He’s one of the brave key workers pulling long shifts during the COVID-19 crisis, just to make sure vulnerable people aren’t left […]

In addition, you should not be allowed to operate certain types of machinery such as welders or forklift trucks unless you have the necessary maturity and competence or in certain training situations […]

What matters to young people at work? Pay Equality Fair, secure contracts Development and progression Decent apprenticeships Respect Your […]

Young members tell us that mental health is one of the major issues affecting them both at work and at home.

This section is about young members equality. UNISON young members group is for members who are under 27. Our young members group works with other parts of the union to encourage recruitment, organisation and participation of young workers. The group also provides a powerful voice for young members and the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge.

We suggest: Personal contact is really important - make sure new workers are being asked to join, and invited to participate in UNISON events; Young members can […]

Registering for a national insurance number To work legally in the UK all migrant workers, including those from […]

They are often exploited by their employers and forced to work long hours for low pay, or to work in dangerous conditions. Vulnerable workers may not […]

UNISON is campaigning to improve pay and conditions for members who work in call centres. Call centre workers: an introduction Call centre workers form […]

UNISON has around 200,000 disabled members and is the union for disabled workers. Over the 12 months we aim to: Raise awareness of the social model of […]

Employment businesses (recruitment agencies) use agency (often referred to as temporary workers or temps) to fill vacancies in companies. Recruitment agencies generally enter into a contract with the worker and then place them with a hiring company. Agency workers do not have the same rights as employees of the hiring company

The Valued Worker Scheme (VWS) is a joint scheme between the GMB, NASUWT, UNISON and Unite unions which aims to recognise education employers in England who value their employees. The unions recognise that there are already many employers that value their employees and work constructively with Trade Unions. Unfortunately, however, there are also many that […]

Covid 19 risk assessments for Black, disabled and other vulnerable workers can be downloaded here Working from home and hybrid […]

Latest on sleep-ins for care workers What has happened at the Supreme Court?  On 19th March 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed […]