UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity is still operating during the current health crisis and is asking branches for financial support
coronavirus
Proper pay and protection needed for those who volunteer
Paid placements are key to support but training must continue
UK’s biggest union publicly thanks members for tacking national emergency
Government must act to ease anxiety about livelihoods
NHS needs put before annual gathering
Government must make it easier to recruit
Public toilet closures make hand washing harder
Many low paid workers won’t benefit from rule change
Dave Prentis writes to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions asking her to amend rules
Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance