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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
We fall silent this morning on Remembrance Sunday to remember all those who all those who died in war and conflict.
And we hold the hope of peace and an end to the violence and suffering caused by wars around the world today.
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
#StressAwarenessDay
Stress at work isn’t just a part of the job.
Too much pressure, unrealistic workloads and a lack of support can damage your health and wellbeing.
Find out more about stress at work and what your rights are
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ALT Stress awareness day - photo of health worker in canteen alone
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
We work with employers to take practical steps to tackle stress at work and reduce harm, not just on #StressAwarenessDay. More: unison.org.uk/key-issues/str…
If you or someone you know is dealing with a stressful situation, understand the help available at unison.org.uk/get-help/stres…
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
🚨 REMINDER🚨
Join us for a timely webinar exploring the latest developments in tackling sexual harassment across NHS workplaces.
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Did you know stress is one of the key causes of health problems in the workplace?
That's why UNISON campaigns and works with employers to take practical steps to tackle work-related stress, and reduce harm.
More info 👉 unison.org.uk/key-issues/str…
Work-related stress remains one of the biggest workplace health hazards.
If you and your colleagues struggle with stress at work, consider becoming a health and safety rep➡️unison.org.uk/get-involved/b…
#StressAwarenessWeek
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
😬 Feeling stressed? Our health and safety reps can help you there!
A brilliant H&S training day lasered in on stress and what @unisontheunion reps can do to fight it.
Thanks to the speakers and fantastic reps who made the day such a success ❤️
ALT Regional H&S chair Anne-Marie opens proceedings
ALT A group photo of some of the brilliant H&S reps
ALT UNISON assistant national officer Aneta Boruc
ALT Reps discuss stress in a group
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
🚨 “The Conservative government did not put a protective ring around the care sector during the Covid outbreak.”
UNISON's Gavin Edwards responds to the Covid-19 Inquiry and calls for urgent action to deliver a national care service.
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
🚨 Care workers were failed during the pandemic.
The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals failures that left staff without protective equipment, testing or sick pay.
UNISON says the findings underline the urgent need for a national care service.
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ALT Care workers were failed by broken system during pandemic, says UNISON.
UNISON’s report reveals widespread violence and abuse in police custody suites.
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🚨 Police custody staff are facing dangerous shortages, violence and mental health pressures.
New UNISON research reveals 80% have experienced mental health difficulties.
UNISON demands urgent action to protect staff and detainees.
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ALT Violence and staff shortages put police staff at risk.
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Although asbestos is banned, it remains in many workplaces and public buildings.
Remember - workers have the right to know where asbestos is present, receive training, and work safely.
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Violence and aggression have no place in public services.
My article following the fantastic #Hazards2026 Conference, the UK's largest educational and organising event for trade union safety reps and activists.
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Safety reps are at the heart of safer workplaces. ✊
@AndreaEganGS speaking at #Hazards2026 on the critical work safety reps do every day to protect workers and save lives.
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
🦺✊ An update from UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs on day two of #Hazards2026, the UK's largest educational and organising event for trade union safety reps and activists.
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and more severe, putting workers at risk.
UNISON is now calling for stronger legal protections against excessive heat at work.
🔗Read more & write to your MP:
unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
💜 Public service workers show up for us every day. Now we need the government to show up for them.
Hear from Micaela Tracey-Ramos on why ministers must recognise and support the people who keep our public services running.
#WeShowUp unison.org.uk/we-show-up
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON is calling for urgent action as extreme heat impacts staff and patients 🚑☀️
Our members have reported rising demand, poor or no air con, limited access to water and queueing outside A&E as temperatures soar over 35°C
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️
Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe.
We’re calling for stronger laws to protect you from excessive heat at work.
Write to your MP ⬇️
unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…
ALT Worker in scrubs, mask and gloves with head in hands in blazing sunshine: Too hot to work?
UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Make the most of your UNISON membership 💜
🎉 Over 150,000 members have now activated their online account and are getting the benefit of being part of the UK's largest union.
Activate your account now ⬇️
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🚑🌡️ "I could have cried during my last shift. I often think, I can't do this again."
Ambulance crews are protecting people during extreme heat, while facing exhausting conditions themselves.
Read more ⬇️
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ALT Too hot to work? UNISON.