Government must explain how school staff and pupils will be kept safe 

Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

High COVID-19 deaths among care staff ‘shocking’, says UNISON

Christina McAnea says many staff still going into workplaces where protective kit is unavailable

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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A diary from the COVID frontline

Rapid response nurse turned UNISON nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has gone back to the wards to help out in the pandemic. And he’s making a video diary to share the experience

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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There for You launches COVID-19 response fund

New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Volunteers help tackle the NHS equipment crisis

Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON urges government to support universities properly

Support package announced yesterday by government doesn’t offer any new funds

News on the UNISON National site.

It’s good to talk – especially now

A Yorkshire & Humberside branch, with the help of its local organiser, is making sure to touch base personally with every new member during lockdown

COVID-19: Black and female workers on the frontline

Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services.  We need them now

Article on the UNISON National site.

Ramadan and COVID-19

As the first week of Ramadan fasting comes to a close, UNISON has been working across regions to ensure Muslims members are supported during this important month

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE

Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.