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Unite hits out at “dangerous” return to construction sites and demands coronavirus testing is extended to construction workers

By Union Web
April 28, 2020
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Unite
Unite the Union says the construction industry is putting the desire to build new homes ahead of workers’ safety amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and has demanded the government ...
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NASUWT backs calls for a minute’s silence to honour key workers who have lost their lives in battle against COVID-19

By Union Web
April 27, 2020
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NASUWT
Major teaching union joins fellow unions in calls for a minute’s silence tomorrow (28 April) to honour the key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus ...
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New Usdaw survey reveals shocking rise in abuse of retail workers

By Union Web
April 23, 2020
supermarket aisles
USDAW
Usdaw have called for urgent government action after a shock survey revealed a rise in verbal and physical abuse of retail workers during the coronavirus crisis – with ...
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Public service workers join UNISON in record numbers during coronavirus crisis

By Union Web
April 22, 2020
Unison union march
UNISON
The public service union UNISON has seen record numbers of new members joining during the coronavirus crisis, with the union saying public service workers are increasingly seeking “support ...
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Unite warns that hotel staff are “risking lives” over lack of PPE

By Union Web
April 20, 2020
hotel room door opening
Unite
Unite the Union has warned that hotels providing accommodation for NHS staff, and those acting as coronavirus isolation centres or providing emergency housing during the pandemic, are “risking ...
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NEU writes letter to Prime Minister asking for “modelling, evidence and plans” regarding rumoured reopening of schools

By Union Web
April 16, 2020
school kids in playground
NEU
With increasing media speculation that schools may soon be re-opened, teaching union the NEU has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for clarity on how the Government ...
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GMB says worker safety must be “the overriding priority” as HS2 construction gets green light

By Union Web
April 15, 2020
builders working
GMB
GMB has responded to the government’s announcement that HS2 has been given the go-ahead, stating that the safety of construction workers should be the ‘priority’ – including social ...
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Workers paid via umbrella companies are eligible for furlough payments, following lobbying by Unite

By Union Web
April 10, 2020
Umbrella
Unite
Following lobbying by Unite, workers who are paid through an ‘umbrella’ company are now eligible for the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and can be furloughed during the ...
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Thousands of NHS and social care workers contact UNISON about lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)

By Union Web
April 9, 2020
Nurse wearing face mask
UNISON
Public service workers have contacted a special UNISON hotline to express their anxiety and concern regarding the lack of masks, eye protectors, gloves and gowns at their workplace. ...
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British Airways staff have overwhelmingly backed coronavirus furlough deal – Unite

By Union Web
April 8, 2020
BA aeroplane taking off
Unite
Unite have confirmed that British Airways staff have voted to back the furlough deal that will see thousands paid 80% of their wages during the coronavirus shutdown. Employees ...
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