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GMB

GMB says worker safety must be “the overriding priority” as HS2 construction gets green light

By Union Web
April 15, 2020
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 ...
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Unite

Workers paid via umbrella companies are eligible for furlough payments, following lobbying by Unite

By Union Web
April 10, 2020
Following lobbying by Unite, workers who are paid through an ‘umbrella’ company are now eligible for the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and ...
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UNISON

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 ...
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Unite

British Airways staff have overwhelmingly backed coronavirus furlough deal – Unite

By Union Web
April 8, 2020
Unite have confirmed that British Airways staff have voted to back the furlough deal that will see thousands paid 80% of their wages ...
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NEU

Teaching unions welcome decision to extend free school meals over the Easter holidays

By Union Web
April 6, 2020
The government has confirmed that the scheme providing shopping vouchers to families that qualify for free school meals will be extended over the ...
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GMB Unite

Unions reveal details of British Airways furlough deal

By Union Web
April 2, 2020
Trade unions Unite and GMB have released details of the deal struck with British Airways to protect workers during the coronavirus crisis. British ...
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Royal College of Nursing

RCN say they are ‘satisfied’ with new government guidance on PPE use, but will ‘monitor’ situation

By Union Web
April 2, 2020
Earlier in the week, the RCN called on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate shortage of PPE available in UK hospitals. ...
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Howard Beckett
Unite

Unite’s Howard Beckett tells aviation worker’s “we won’t fail you” in industry negotiations

By Union Web
March 26, 2020
Unite assistant general secretary Howard Beckett has told members working in the aviation industry that the union will “stand by them” in negotiations ...
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TSSA

Transport unions urge commuters to stay off the London Underground

By Union Web
March 25, 2020
As the London Underground row continues between the Prime Minister and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, transport unions have urged commuters to avoid the ...
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