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UNISON launches coronavirus fund for members facing “financial and emotional difficulties”

By Union Web
May 6, 2020
The public service union has set up a special coronavirus response fund via its welfare charity ‘There For You’ – which aims to help members who are struggling ...
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UNISON launch petition demanding government “do more” over PPE for care workers

By Union Web
May 4, 2020
Public service union UNISON has launched an online petition that demands the government take more action to ensure adequate PPE is made available to care workers during the ...
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Public service workers join UNISON in record numbers during coronavirus crisis

By Union Web
April 22, 2020
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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Thousands of NHS and social care workers contact UNISON about lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)

By Union Web
April 9, 2020
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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UNISON urges shopping centres, pubs and other businesses to provide free parking for NHS staff and care workers

By Union Web
March 24, 2020
NHS staff and care workers on the front line of the battle against COVID-19 should be provided with free parking from businesses, says UNISON. The UK’s largest union ...
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What the unions made of this week’s Budget

By Union Web
March 12, 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed his first Budget this week – amid a backdrop of the coronavirus outbreak, issues concerning Statutory Sick Pay, an interest rate drop and low ...
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Unison becomes second union to call for sick pay for all workers self-isolating because of coronavirus

By Union Web
March 2, 2020
Unison have joined the GMB in calling for guaranteed sick pay for self-employed and ‘gig economy’ workers who have to self-isolate. Unison has today become the second major ...
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UNISON accepts 2% pay rise for local government workers

By Union Web
April 11, 2018
Public service union UNISON have accepted a new two-year pay deal for local government staff. The new pay deal will affect more than one million local government workers ...
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UNISON respond to Spring Statement: “beleaguered public services remain in a dark place”

By Union Web
March 15, 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered an update on the economy this week, which has been criticised by union leaders for lacking substance. The chancellor has been accused of “complacency” ...
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UNISON launches new face-to-face mobile advice unit for workers in Edinburgh and the Lothians

By Union Web
February 26, 2018
The mobile unit – complete with an office and internet access – is designed to help thousands of workers who do not have a physical union presence at ...
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