UNISON Health & Safety

Covid nearly broke NHS "Staff were giving everything, in some cases their lives, to deliver the care needed. Shamefully, they were all but forgotten, burnt out and exposed to the virus, without even basic safety equipment.” Sara Gorton, UNISON unsn.uk/47ErDaw

'Only the superhuman efforts of staff pulled the NHS back from the brink during the pandemic.' Sara Gorton from UNISON on the Covid Inquiry report into the NHS response to the pandemic.

🚨 The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals political leaders failed NHS staff during Covid. Workers faced serious risks without basic protection while public money was wasted. UNISON says the NHS must be funded and staffed properly now. Read ⬇️ unsn.uk/4cSeLRF

UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan “The Greens won because Labour under Starmer has abandoned progressive values, imitating the far-right instead of taking the fight to them. If the government wants to survive it needs to stand up for workers and defend our fundamental values”

Joe Donnelly, head of health and safety at @unisontheunion says increasing statutory sick pay is crucial to prevent presenteeism and calls for a ensuring regulators are well resourced #KeepBritainWorking

“The mask’s off. Reform UK has shown what it really thinks of working people,” says UNISON GS @AndreaEganGS “The millionaires calling the shots in Reform don’t think those putting in a hard day’s graft deserve basic rights or fair pay.” huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform-u…

🦺 International Workers Memorial Day 2026 is approaching (28th April). What are you planning to mark the day? Will you light up a public building or landmark purple? Email s.renshaw@unison.co.uk so your events and activities can publicised. #RememberTheDeadFightForTheLiving

#HeartUnions Week – 9-15 February 💜 This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union! When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝 #HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜

UNISON National Health & Safety Seminar is back in 2026! 📅 Registrations open on 14 December – don’t miss your chance to join us. 👉 Find out more: unison.org.uk/events/2026-he…

Neil Williams was told he was being 'let go' by @NCMME a week before Christmas. He had raised health and safety concerns in the weeks before. They said it was due to flexibility. The paperwork says it's redundancy. 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMNeilWillia…

We're delighted to announced that @exceedacademies has committed to protecting its staff from abuse and violence by signing @unisontheunion's Violence at Work Charter. Read more 👉 unsn.uk/Exceedviolence…

📣UNISON health and safety reps - don’t miss out! Registrations are still open for the National Health & Safety Seminar in May. 🗓️ Check the link below to find out more and speak to your branch if you'd like to attend.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ⛑🚧⚠ This year’s seminar focuses on empowering health and safety representatives to become confident leaders in their workplaces. If you wish to attend, your branch can register via the Online Conferencing System.

Is your job making you stressed? 79% of union reps tell us it’s a problem. This Wednesday, we @The_TUC are hosting a webinar with advice on taking action. We’ll hear from reps who got @H_S_E to formally investigate their employer for stress. This one’s not to be missed!

❄️Labour Research Department - ensuring members' safety in cold weather lrd.org.uk/free-read/ensu…

❄️Health and Safety Executive advice on temperature in the workplace hse.gov.uk/temperature/em…

🥶Cold at work? Employers must conduct risk assessments, and take steps to control exposure to cold - whether temporary measures for unusual weather, or permanent solutions for recurring conditions. 🔗Check the guidance links in the thread below:

Almost 8 in 10 union reps taking part in a survey by TUC reported stress as one of the main concerns at work - yet employers often fail to assess or act on the risks. Employers and government must take action to prevent this growing crisis. 🔗Read more: tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-recor…

Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year! Our biggest wish for 2026: every worker goes home safe and healthy. Together, we can make it happen - start by becoming a UNISON health and safety rep: 👉 unison.org.uk/health-and-saf…