UNISON’s 2021 summer conferences move online

Union’s NEC hears that it is not possible to commit to usual schedule due to ongoing COVID-19 disruption

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges HSE to improve COVID guidance for employers

The union is highlighting the particular risk to vulnerable workers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Graphic for UNISON celebrating LGBT+ History Month

Remembering LGBT+ history – and those who are struggling today

LGBT+ History Month is more important than ever, as the pandemic adds to the isolation felt by many LGBT+ people as a result of their gender identity or sexuality

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

Government urged to protect school meals workers

Letter from UNISON and councillors across England comes as private catering companies cut jobs, hours and nutritional standards

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: The moral case for vaccine access

I’ve written to the UK government urging it to end its opposition to making COVID vaccines available to all

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON raises COVID-19 concerns for members at army college

Christina McAnea has written to the defence secretary seeking urgent response

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Covid pressures triggering mental health issues among health staff

Some are traumatised from seeing patients die before their time

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

COVID deaths show those with caring jobs are still at highest risk, says UNISON  

Christina McAnea says care and NHS staff paying ‘tragic price’ for doing their jobs

Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls on Environment Agency to strengthen its health and safety measures

Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

DfE stats reveal high level of COVID infections among school staff

Estimates put 39% of teachers and school leaders and 51% of teaching assistants and other staff are working on-site in open settings in the current lockdown

Article on the UNISON National site.