Vote for your health heroes

‘Now, more than ever, it’s vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated’, says UNISON

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges government to stop meter readings

Non-essential activity should be stopped immediately to cut the risk of staff contracting and spreading COVID-19

Article on the UNISON National site.

TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers denied furlough

Working parents – particularly mothers – are in an impossible situation this lockdown. UNISON is calling for paid parental leave to support them

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

NHS staff covid cases underline urgency of vaccine rollout, says UNISON

Half of all staff absences are Covid related

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Carers need practical support more than applause

Applause and appreciation do not replace pay and practical support for our public service workers

Article on the UNISON National site.
two hospital chefs

UNISON urges employers to review staff safety due to new COVID variant

Union writes to Health and Safety Executive urging updated guidelines to protect workers in light of new variant of coronavirus

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Together we will get through this

The whole country is grateful for what you are doing.

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

Schools committee raises issues over English testing plans

UNISON meets Department for Education and NHS test and trace officials to discuss the end-of-term announcement about mass testing in English schools in January

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Our members are the key workers who will get us through this latest crisis

This year’s Christmas holiday comes at the end of a long year when UNISON members have worked under the most extraordinary circumstances

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

UNISON sends a very public festive ‘thank you’ to its 1.3m members

The union’s nationwide newspaper ads underline how much members have supported the country in the year of COVID-19

Article, News on the UNISON National site.