Health Staff: The Scottish Government has published a framework to support the reopening of NHS services. They have set out
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Response to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery call for views.
The Scottish Government’s advisory group on economic recovery have asked for views on what steps will be necessary to help
Read moreHelp defeat COVID19 by becoming a health and safety rep.
CORONAVIRUS Education staff: Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep. in your school? Never have they been
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Great deal more work needs done before children can return to childcare and schools.
UNISON, the largest trade union representing education staff, has responded to Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that early years and childcare services
Read moreCoronavirus Health Staff: Clarification on single use PPE
Health staff: The Chief Nursing Officer (Fiona McQueen) has issued guidance to boards regarding PPE in order to clarify issues
Read moreEducation Recovery Programme May 2020
The Scottish government has indicated that schools will return on August 11th. Some staff are also currently working in hubs.
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New survey of Scottish education staff calls for PPE, training and Covid-19 risk assessments before more children return to education
83 per cent of education staff are anxious about returning to work or, if they are at work, increasing the
Read moreCORONAVIRUS: UNISON Pressure Secures Sick Pay and Death in Service Benefit for Care Staff
Following the deal for NHS staff, trade union pressure has secured a similar deal for Social Care staff. Death in
Read moreCORONAVIRUS: Supporting Malawi health workers in the global pandemic.
Malawi health staff at Machinjiri Health Centre have thanked UNISON members for their solidarity during the coronavirus global pandemic. UNISON
Read moreSTUC response to Scottish government framework to exit lockdown
Following the statement by the First Minister, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Fair Work Fiona Hyslop met with the
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