Our care workers deserve more than badges and applause: Hassan Ortega, UNISON NW Community Chair's Blog
Care workers - and all the disciplines they cover - are high on UNISON North West's agenda. They are our valued members working across the statutory, community and private sectors.
UNISON North West Schools Forum Statement: Catering Companies and Furlough
Over the last two weeks it has been brought to the attention of the Schools Committee that some catering companies may be trying to work around Cabinet advice in relation to school staff not being furloughed.
Thousands of care workers respond to UNISON North West survey and share their horror stories about the reality of working in care during the pandemic
More than 2600 care workers have responded to a UNISON North West survey and shared the shocking truth about the lack of support for care staff during the ongoing public health crisis.
UNISON North West Retired Members’ Committee Coronavirus Statement
Solidarity in Practice!
Thousands of public service workers contact UNISON with ‘harrowing’ stories around protective kit as government asked to step up over Easter
Thousands of people working in the NHS, social care and local services have contacted a UNISON hotline in the last week expressing anxiety at the lack of gloves, masks, eye protectors and gowns where they work.
‘Callous’ Warrington Primary Academy Trust criticised as it presses ahead with plans to make staff redundant during Coronavirus crisis
Warrington Primary Academy Trust (WPAT), which runs six schools in Warrington and Halton, has come under fire as it has ploughed on with a controversial staffing restructure process in the midst of the ongoing national health crisis.
Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe, says UNISON
All public sector workers facing a virus threat should have the kit they need. Share your PPE story here: http://unsn.uk/PPEAlert
Private hospital firm under fire as it refuses to pay NHS rates to staff who self-isolate due to coronavirus
Health provider BMI Healthcare is failing to support its own staff during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Supporting There For You During the COVID-19 Crisis
In these uncertain times, There for You’s work is vital
In this strange time I felt I must write on to you all on behalf of the North West Regional Welfare Committee, I hope you are all in good health and are staying safe. We are thinking of everyone during what will undoubtedly be a difficult few months ahead.