As news of a new strain of Mpox spreads, UNISON has produced guidance for branches in case the virus is found in the UK
Article, News on the UNISON National
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health and safety
On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Chris Cooper, a member of UNISON’s national health and safety committee, shares the tragic story behind why he became an H&S rep
Parliamentary work and pensions committee calls for a 40-year deadline for the safe removal of all asbestos in public buildings
Article, News on the UNISON National
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Union says that government’s ‘potentially dangerous’ Living with COVID-19 plans could undermine health and safety regulations in England
Article, News on the UNISON National
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Even as COVID restrictions loosen, health and safety legislation must still be followed and risks to employees minimised
Article, News on the UNISON National
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Move comes as cases of the Omicron variant soar and HSE figures reveal the scale of the pandemic impact on workers’ health
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
UNISON call for more inspection and enforcement of workplace health and safety as results of a new survey are released
Article, News on the UNISON National
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UNISON’s acting head of policy David Arnold explores the changes to work practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and asks what the future holds
If only the Westminster government could show some of the responsibility it wants the rest of us to take on
General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National
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Employers must do more to keep staff safe and that includes properly recording exposure
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.