Government should mobilise volunteers to take testing to staff, says UNISON  

Dave Prentis says millions who offered help could assist by driving vans or in other tasks

Article on the UNISON National site.
hands clapping for care workers

What do carers think of #ClapForCarers?

‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Over a thousand care home deaths highlights ‘shambolic’ response to crisis, says UNISON

Dave Prentis says government must ‘get act together’ to prevent more needless deaths

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for government to prioritise staff safety before re-opening schools

Suggestions that the government in England is considering reopening schools has caused huge anxiety amongst school staff and parents

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speaking up for our members

Newspaper ad says ‘Thank you’ to all the UNISON members leaving their loved ones to care for ours

Article on the UNISON National site.
Microscopic view of the Coronavirus

Work on protecting members continues across all UNISON service groups

UNISON service groups all pushing to protect members in the coronavirus crisis

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Close up photo of person wearing surgical face ma

Frontline staff need real protection

UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Care home death figures a ‘national scandal’, says UNISON

Dave Prentis says care workers still face lack of PPE

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘I’m so proud’. Dave Prentis on the first weeks of the COVID-19 crisis

‘We know it’s not business as usual. We’re doing the best that we can, because our members deserve our protection’ 

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘I’m so proud’

Dave Prentis on the first weeks of the COVID-19 crisis