Up to 50,000 people still die each year in the UK as a result of work-related ill health and incidents. Fortunately few of those are UNISON members, yet too many are still suffering from poor workplace conditions that cause work-related ill health, including: stress, back pain or RSI, hazardous substances, bullying or harassment, and workplace violence.
health and safety
“Health and safety is important not just for workers, but for everyone in society”
H&S can fall down the agenda, but International Workers’ Memorial Day is the the perfect chance to reinvigorate your work – and possibly your branch with it
Facility time, overwork and workplace stress among the big themes as unions engage with employers
Delegates declare its time to act as charity, care and housing workers experience assaults
During Heart UNISON week it’s worth remembering that while taking strike action is never easy, the results can make a huge difference to people’s lives
Health and safety saves lives, and UNISON reps are at the forefront of that work
Health and safety rep of the year awards highlight key work of union and our reps
More than 75% of school buildings in Britain contain asbestos. Are you at risk?
UNISON is relaunching a survey on stress to gauge the impact of austerity on members