The eventual abandonment of compulsory vaccines suggests even Conservative ministers recognised their approach wasn’t working
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Opinion: Covid Inquiry shows why we need to fight for improved pay and conditions for health workers
We cannot expect healthcare workers to be ‘superhuman’ again. UNISON will take every action necessary to end the staffing crisis, properly fund the NHS, and make sure the catastrophe of the Covid-19 pandemic is not repeated
Report makes clear proper NHS funding and full staffing are vital to ensure public safety

If you have a story to share from the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to make sure the government hears it

As we mark five years since the first COVID-19 lockdown we must pause to remember and ensure the public inquiry does justice to the everyday heroism of our members
Former health secretary needs to take responsibility for chaos caused and lives lost on his watch

Speaking on behalf of the TUC, Sara Gorton’s evidence focussed on the relationship between the trade unions and the employer bodies and NHS England

TUC and UNISON event gave Black health workers the chance to have their experiences heard and recorded

UNISON will be giving evidence to the public inquiry on the effect of the pandemic on the NHS and how it responded. Members’ input will help inform this
The same mistakes can never be repeated.

Meeting hears reports from general secretary and presidential team, recommits to work on Gaza, and discusses plans for national delegate conference
Matt Hancock’s enthusiasm for boosting sick pay would have been far more helpful when he was health secretary

