Minsters must wake up to the Covid threat in nurseries
New report paints a stark picture of the fear and anxiety
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UNISON calls on Environment Agency to strengthen its health and safety measures
Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant
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Government must help struggling councils urgently
Many are already on the brink financially
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UNISON voices concern at post-18 education proposals
The union sees a missed opportunity in both further and higher education to create a system placing students and staff at their heart
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DfE stats reveal high level of COVID infections among school staff
Estimates put 39% of teachers and school leaders and 51% of teaching assistants and other staff are working on-site in open settings in the current lockdown
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Ministers must deliver a long-term plan for the social care sector
The care system is fragmented, underfunded and understaffed
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Vote for your health heroes
'Now, more than ever, it's vitally important that the work of the entire NHS family is recognised and celebrated', says UNISON
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Pay rise immediately would reassure undervalued staff to stay in NHS
Government’s approach to NHS pay is forcing workers to question their future
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Prime Minister urged to speed up NHS pay rise as public backs the move
A pay rise is vital if the NHS is to be 'fighting fit'
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UNISON urges government to stop meter readings
Non-essential activity should be stopped immediately to cut the risk of staff contracting and spreading COVID-19
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