After a year spent fighting COVID-19 on the wards, NHS nurses are ‘running on empty’
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Long COVID is having a devastating effect on the lives of many UNISON members. Assistant equality officer Haifa Rashed reports on how the union is responding
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UNISON members share their experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to help show that, despite historical health inequalities, there’s nothing to fear
Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
Branches can help There for You be there for them as the pandemic continues
UNISON’s junior vice president, James Anthony, answers questions about being vaccinated against COVID-19
UNISON welcomes announcement that care workers who haven’t had a dose yet can make an appointment
‘The pressure on staff of keeping us safe during COVID-19 has been relentless’
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In a letter to the water minister, UNISON says that revised COVID-19 guidance on close contacts means the government should tell the water industry to pause some work.
Union will push government to prioritise the ‘forgotten key workers’ in the vaccine rollout
Union’s NEC hears that it is not possible to commit to usual schedule due to ongoing COVID-19 disruption
The union is highlighting the particular risk to vulnerable workers
LGBT+ History Month is more important than ever, as the pandemic adds to the isolation felt by many LGBT+ people as a result of their gender identity or sexuality
Letter from UNISON and councillors across England comes as private catering companies cut jobs, hours and nutritional standards
I’ve written to the UK government urging it to end its opposition to making COVID vaccines available to all