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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

Report: Falling behind on labour rights

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Nothing beats being a union member, but if you are looking for particular guidance on a workplace issue have a look at our workplace guidance.

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Are you a union rep looking for help and advice to support your colleagues at work? Take a look at our wide range of resources.

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Tackling and preventing sexual harassment

To effectively challenge sexual harassment, we must challenge the cultures that enable it through practical and proactive action.

Tackling and preventing sexual harassment

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Coronavirus - Help for union reps

To give you an understanding of the workplace issues in the context of COVID-19, and to provide support in being effective at negotiating with employers and to protect the workforce.

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Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation

How do we keep ourselves safe from Covid transmission indoors? Ventilation is one of the most important factors.

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Return to safe workplaces - resource for reps

If your employer is asking colleagues to return to work outside home, they must make sure it’s done safely. A Covid-19 risk assessment is essential. But how do you know your employer's doing the right things?

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HeartUnions webinar: Covid airborne protections in the workplace (recording)

Covid is an airborne virus, mainly spread through tiny particles in the air. Find out what unions should demand of their employers, to protect from aerosol spread in our workplaces.

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New guide for workplace reps on long covid.

The lifting of final Covid19 restrictions: what impact for workplaces and unions?

Webinar: Lifting Covid restrictions and the impact on workers (recording)

Join us to hear about the lifting of final Covid19 restrictions and what impact this will have on workplaces and unions? How do we make sure workplaces are safe?

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Face coverings in the workplace

This guide explains why face coverings are used, the difference between face coverings and masks, what the recommended standards are and what union reps can do to support members.

Unionreps - online community for reps through COVID-19

With over 20,000 members, join the UNIONREPS community and help support each other through COVID-19, strengthening your role in the workplace.

Return to safe workplaces - resource for reps

If your employer is asking colleagues to return to work outside home, they must make sure it’s done safely. A Covid-19 risk assessment is essential. But how do you know your employer's doing the right things?

Webinar: No return to work until it's safe (recording of the webinar)

Webinar on the return to work following the easing of the lockdown during the covid-19 crisis.

Risk assessments for homeworkers

Many of us are working from home to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But this exposes workers to other health and safety hazards, and some employers are ignoring their responsibility to carry out any risk assessment. Workplace reps can help change this.

Covid-19 and reasonable adjustments - guide for reps

More people than ever before are working from home. This has thrown up concerns about reasonable adjustments.

Quinn Roache - 22 Apr 2020

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