COVID-19 response fund launched
| There for You is UNISON’s unique charity, set up to help members in difficulties – and this year, the COVID-19 crisis is making life harder for many of our already-stretched members. The welfare charity has set up a special fund to respond to calls for help because of the pandemic, with £250,000 set aside for members in need. Our members can only apply for a grant if they know about it so please share as widely as you can. Watch and share our film on the fund on Twitter Watch and share our film on the fund on Facebook Read more about the launch Find out more about the fund and how members can apply |
PPE: Help save lives
| Our members in care, the NHS and other vital public services have risen to the challenge of dealing with this pandemic. But many feel they are being forced to put themselves in harm’s way every time they go to work because this government is not keeping its promises on personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| Sign and share our petition calling for PPE not promises |
| Coronavirus: latest advice and updates |
It’s good to talk – especially now
| Wakefield local government branch has taken an innovative approach to welcoming its surge of new members during COVID-19. Read the full article |
COVID-19 affects Black and women workers worse
| Anyone can be infected by COVID-19. But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends. Read the full story |
General secretary’s blog
| Thank you from the bottom of my heart – a May Day message from Dave Prentis |
| Blog: Denis Goldberg – a tireless campaigner for justice, and a friend I was saddened to hear the news that our comrade and friend Denis Goldberg had passed away late on 29 April. Denis dedicated his life to the struggle against apartheid and the building of a new, non-racial South Africa. He was a freedom fighter, an inspirational and visionary politician and a tireless campaigner for justice, rights and democracy. Keep up to date with Dave at twitter.com/DavePrentis |
| Local government pay update (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) UNISON will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools. Statement from the UNISON NJC committee Blog by national secretary Jon Richards |
| Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales) ‘Police staff are working above and beyond,’ says UNISON as claim is submitted. Read the full story |
| Legal briefing: High Court hears first furlough case The court considers how administrators’ duties and changing contracts work with the furlough scheme. UNISON’s legal team looks at the findings. Read the full article |
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Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 in Latest News.
