The following framework must be followed to ensure consistent reporting and escalation of risks and incidents of inadequate PPE for members working in Health or Social Care settings. For more general advice on social distancing and PPE in other settings or questions relating to this framework please contact your UNISON branch (find here UNISON Branch […]
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Newspaper ad says ‘Thank you’ to all the UNISON members leaving their loved ones to care for ours. UNISON is speaking up for our members with a second round of national and local newspaper ads this week thanking our members for the extraordinary work they are doing to fight coronavirus. As the public continues to […]
Commenting on a government announcement for a major increase in testing for care workers and care home residents, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said today (Wednesday): “With the virus spreading through care homes at a terrifying rate, widespread testing for staff and patients is vital. “This increase is welcome but should have happened much sooner. “Care workers […]
Staff must be properly equipped to prevent deaths Commenting on a leaked document drafted by Public Health England outlining “last resort” plans to deal with shortages of personal protective equipment for health workers, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said today (Wednesday): “These desperate measures are a shocking indictment of the lack of proper planning and preparation for supplies […]
All public sector workers facing a virus threat should have the kit they need. Promises of personal protective equipment (PPE) alone won’t keep NHS, care, police and other essential workers safe, says UNISON today (Tuesday) as the union urges the Prime Minister to ensure all staff get the protection they need. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has […]
UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity is still operating during the current health crisis and is asking branches for financial support UNISON is responding to the national coronavirus crisis by offering practical help to members experiencing financial hardship. Staff at the union’s dedicated charity, There for You, are seeking to reassure members that they are still offering […]
As the COVID-19 virus spreads, find out what your rights at work are if taking sick leave or self-isolating. UNISON National advice UK Government advice ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) Universal Credit website
As the virus spreads and continues to dominate the news, we have all your work-based coronavirus questions answered As the coronavirus has spread and dominated the news, UNISON has received an increasing number of enquiries on what employers – and members – should do to minimise the risk of infection at this worrying time. The […]
Rotherham Council has become the latest local authority to sign up to UNISON’s ethical care charter. Council leader Chris Read joined UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis to formally sign the charter on February 19th. The charter commits the Council to continue working with the borough’s care companies to help end zero-hours contracts and reflect travel […]
We are pleased to announce the date of the UNISON Doncaster Raceday. The big day will be on Saturday 1st August 2020. Tickets will go on sale 10th February 2020. Tickets can be purchased from the box office at Doncaster Race Course, call 01302 304200 quoting UNISON Membership number to obtain the discounted ticket, ‘2 […]