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Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the age of COVID

Julia O’Connell, the vice chair of UNISON’s national women’s committee, explains what’s it like to be pregnant – and working – during COVID-19

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON sets out to recruit more safety reps amid COVID crisis

‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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VID-19 fatalities on International Workers Memorial Day 2020
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Remembering our key workers

“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Representation of people learning remotely
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Coronavirus: online learning update

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Frontline staff need real protection

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON secures PPE win for Scotland’s care workers

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Coronavirus guidance for NHS trusts and health staff published

Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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European health and safety week is coming

UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law

News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers

Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON today (Tuesday) as it launches the first union gig economy safety guide. The union warns that staff cuts, the growth of zero-hours contracts and an increase in the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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We need a maximum safe working temperature

UNISON backs Labour plans to legislate on excessive heat in the workplace

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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