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Blog: Retired members are facing a raft of COVID problems

Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis

‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Care staff death rate a national scandal, says UNISON

Social care needs top-to-toe reform

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Recovered from COVID-19? You could help the NHS

The NHS Blood and Transplant service is calling for plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Staff serving school meals to pupils

UNISON urges co-operation over reopening schools

‘Headline-catching announcements’ are not dealing with the practicalities needed to ensure pupils can return to school safely, says union

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled

President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

A national care service is the only way to prevent more deaths

Fundamental reform is needed to create a system fit for the future

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Easing of lockdown must happen safely

Avoiding ​a second wave in the autumn ​is vital

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Address inequality to protect Black workers against Covid-19, says UNISON

Dave Prentis writes to Boris Johnson urging immediate action on all Public Health England’s recommendations

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding

School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.