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How much of a risk do new cleaning agents pose to you?

UNISON survey aims to find out scale of problem in wake of concerns over rise in superbugs

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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Legal changes will deny injured workers access to justice, says UNISON

Government plans to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims will deny many thousands of employees made ill or injured by their jobs every year the ability to take cases against negligent employers, says UNISON today (Friday). A consultation published by ministers seeks to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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The price of fashion

The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh shocked the world – since then, UNISON has helped the garment workers fight for their rights

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.
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The price of fashion

The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh shocked the world – since then, UNISON has helped the garment workers fight for their rights

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This week, let’s focus on making work healthy and safe for everyone

UNISON has a proud record of supporting health and safety reps in the workplace, and building positive relationships on these issues with employers – that’s why we’re handing out “High 5’s” to branches who are doing great work promoting health and safety in the workplace.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.
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Dave Prentis hugs a member at the Redditch Time to Talk session
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Award-winning work on mental health in Redditch and Bromsgrove

General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON keeping our members safe is at risk in the upcoming EU referendum

UNISON has been at the heart of developing and campaigning for European legislation – legislation such as European Sharps Directive, which has helped protect nurses, cleaners, ambulance and other NHS workers from potentially deadly needlestick infections. If the UK leaves the EU, all this would be at risk.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON welcomes HSE report on needlesticks

Report finds 83% of organisations failing to comply with sharps regulations

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON rep wins praise for work on stress

Health and safety rep Scott Donohoe praised after being awarded the STUC Frank Maguire award

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

Workers around the globe call for ‘strong laws, strong enforcement, strong unions’

News on the UNISON National site.
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