Government is making people bewildered, not reassured. Commenting on the government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy published today (Monday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Getting the UK working again, while stopping the spread of the virus, saving lives and keeping us all safe is paramount. “Clarity, not confusion, is essential if this is to happen. But the danger […]
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Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools. Ministers must stop dodging the issue of safety and provide a clear explanation of how schools keep pupils, staff and parents safe before any mass reopening, says UNISON responding to the government’s Covid-19 recovery strategy published today (Monday). School support staff are worried at what they see as the government’s ‘cavalier’ approach to safety in English […]
PPE and testing must be properly in place before mass return. Commenting on the Prime Minister’s address to the nation today (Sunday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The return to work must be safe. There must be no cutting corners, no playing fast and loose with employees’ safety. The economy is important, but lives are too. […]
Higher-risk job roles must be examined. Commenting on figures released today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics showing disproportionately high Covid-19 death rates for Black people, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Time and again, we’ve seen how people from black and minority ethnic (BAME) communities suffer health problems caused by disadvantage and poverty, which […]
There for You is UNISON’s unique charity, set up to help members in difficulties – and this year, the COVID-19 crisis is making life harder for many of our already-stretched members. Because more of you are struggling, There for You has set up a special fund to respond to calls for help needed especially because […]
Christina McAnea says it’s not too late to save lives. Responding to figures published today (Tuesday) by the Office for National Statistics showing care home deaths linked to coronavirus have increased by more than 2,500 in a week, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Each of these deaths is a tragedy for the families who have […]
UNISON Learning and Organising Services and education staff across the union are working hard so that we can continue to provide trade union learning and training in a safe and effective way during these unprecedented times. You can find more details on our national learning and organising pages here… You might also be interested in […]
May Day thank you message from Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON.
Society needs to look at how it treats care. Responding to new figures released today (Wednesday) that show a steep rise in coronavirus deaths due to the inclusion of those in care homes, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Care workers have been crying out for essential safety equipment, clear guidance and widespread virus testing for […]
Tuesday 28 April is International Workers’ Memorial Day, when we remember all those who have died because of their work – and renew our pledge to fight for the living. In the year of covid-19 the day has never been more important, and that is why UNISON is asking the country to observe a minutes […]
