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UNISON ASKS PUBLIC TO CLAP FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Thursday 7 May 2020

Tonight at 8pm the public is being asked to show its support for UNISON members and all those working in frontline public services responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The public should join in a mass round of applause at 8pm while staying in their homes.

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Covid 19 – Working through this together

Wednesday 6 May 2020

Covid 19 – Working through this together - A practical guide to making workplaces safer.

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UNISON CALLS FOR BETTER TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR CARERS IN PRIVATE SECTOR

Wednesday 6 May 2020

For several years UNISON has been highlighting the low pay conditions endured by many workers in the private care sector. We have given evidence to a multitude of reviews. As a result, the exploitation of this workforce has been recognized but no action has been taken to remedy it.

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UNISON CAMPAIGN TO HAVE NISCC FEES DEFERRED/WAIVED

Tuesday 5 May 2020

UNISON has been lobbying to have NISCC fees waived completely for the period of the pandemic.

We have successfully managed to have fees deferred until October 1st.

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Information for Education members - Payment of Annual Increment for Staff Employed on NJC Terms and Conditions of Service

Monday 4 May 2020

Payment of Annual Increment for Staff Employed on NJC Terms and Conditions of Service

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UNISON celebrates May Day - A Message to Our Members from Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary

Friday 1 May 2020

Today, across the world trade unionists celebrate May Day and march in solidarity with each other to make the call for justice, equality and human rights for all workers.

This May Day should be no different.  The call is the same.  

We cannot physically march side by side but solidarity is stronger than ever.   

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UNISON WELCOMES DECISION TO INCREASE PPE FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION STAFF

Thursday 30 April 2020

UNISON in partnership with the employer agreed a number of measures which have been put in place in recent weeks to safeguard donors and staff As a result the level of PPE has been reviewed and staff now have access to wearing masks when working with donors within a 2 metre radius.

UNISON would like to encourage donors to give blood at this difficult time.

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UNISON MEMBERS DELIVER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE DURING LOCKDOWN

Thursday 30 April 2020

Members of the UNISON Down Education Branch in Colin Youth Development Centre are volunteering their time to ensure young people in the West Belfast area eat well during lockdown.

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UNISON ASKS PUBLIC TO CLAP FOR BLUE LIGHT SERVICES

Thursday 30 April 2020

Tonight at 8pm the public is being asked to show its support for UNISON members and all those working in frontline public services responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The public should join in a mass round of applause at 8pm while staying in their homes.

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UNISON WELCOMES DECISION ON ALLOWING GAY MEN TO GIVE BLOOD IN LINE WITH GB

Wednesday 29 April 2020

UNISON welcomes Minister Swann's decision to bring the Northern Ireland blood donation referral rules into line with GB. This is based on scientific advice and maintains safety while increasing the potential pool of donors which is even more crucial at this time.

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