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Usdaw urges government to work with retailers to agree advice on face masks in shops

woman with face mask
USDAW
The union is concerned that health secretary Matt Hancock has not confirmed that the government will seek to engage with them and retailers on providing detailed guidance for ...
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Howard Beckett and Steve Turner leading the race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary

Len McCluskey
Unite
The race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary reaches a pivotal point this weekend, with Howard Beckett and Steve Turner competing for the endorsement of the ...
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Unions respond to government’s “shambolic” and “disastrous” new immigration system

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GMB Royal College of Nursing UNISON
Several unions have responded to the government’s new post-Brexit immigration policy with condemnation, describing it as “shambolic” and “disastrous”. The government today revealed its new immigration policy, which ...
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Royal College of Nursing warns of problems ahead due to ageing workforce, despite recent rise in nursing numbers

Nurse wearing face mask
Royal College of Nursing
The total number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the permanent register of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has risen in the past year, but the ...
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Teaching unions voice concerns over full reopening of schools in September

school kids in playground
NASUWT NEU UNISON
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced the government’s guidance for schools to fully reopen in September, which has led to headteachers complaining of “mind-boggling” practical difficulties and ...
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Unite warns construction workers not to risk their health due to shortage of dust masks

builders working
Unite
Construction and engineering contractor groups have raised concerns regarding a shortage of dust masks available to construction workers, leading Unite to warn employees against working without adequate protection. ...
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Unite issues legal notices and calls on hotel chains to “stop the sackings”

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Unite
Unite the Union has urged employers in the hospitality sector to “stop the sackings” in light of yesterday’s decision to reduce the UK’s social distancing rule from 2m ...
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Usdaw voices opposition to proposed change to two-metre social distancing rule

social distancing graphic
USDAW
The shopworkers’ union says the government’s proposed reduction of the two-metre social distancing rule could be “disastrous” for its members. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has voiced its opposition ...
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Unite urges employers to do more to protect employees working in meat processing plant amid COVID-19 outbreaks

meat factory workers
Unite
Unite the Union has called on employers to do more to improve safety measures, following several COVID-19 outbreaks in meat processing plants. The UK’s largest union, Unite, has ...
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Bectu says it is “disappointed” with government’s lack of plans to rescue theatre industry

theatre
Bectu
Bectu statement comes after a comprehensive report forecast widescale job losses in the UK creative industries, including film, TV, theatre and live events. Bectu – the Broadcasting, Entertainment, ...
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