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Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

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What makes a good job?

If I asked you what you like about your job, I hope you’d be able to come up with a few things. But if I asked you what you don’t like about your job, would that be a longer list?

Shavanah Taj - 24 May 2022

Economy, jobs and pay

Flexible working is only one element of a good job

Lateral flow test prioritisation

Covid-19 infection rates are soaring again, but workers are at risk with lateral flow tests in a concerning short supply across Britain.

Shelly Asquith - 15 Dec 2021

Health and safety

Lateral flow test

Plan B: What does it mean for workers?

What does the new variant mean for the workplace?

Shelly Asquith - 10 Dec 2021

Health and safety

mask

Temperatures set to soar to 33 degrees – employers need to take action

Seven steps employers can take right now.

Shelly Asquith - 20 Jul 2021

Health and safety

As restrictions are eased, there must be no cutting corners on safety

The easing of lockdown restrictions comes with a real risk of loosening Covid safety measures at work

Shelly Asquith - 15 Jul 2021

Health and safety

Face Mask

Air pollution - a workplace issue

Air pollution is blighting communities. It is affecting the health of workers on their journeys to and from work. It also harms workers while they are at work (both those working indoors and out). It’s why tackling air pollution is a key priority for unions.

Jo Rees - 12 Apr 2021

Health and safety

Cyclist wearing air pollution mask

A safe return to work

The success of the vaccine roll-out must not be used as an excuse to slack on safety in the workplace: it is still possible to catch and carry the virus.

Shelly Asquith - 02 Apr 2021

Health and safety

commuter

Covid workplace safety in Wales: Enforce the rules and listen to workers

Too many employers in Wales have not followed the Welsh Government's guidance on Covid safe workplaces. New regulations will need to be properly monitored and enforced if they are to be effective - and that includes making sure workers are heard.

Joe Allen - 15 Feb 2021

Health and safety

Woman in a mask serving in a cafe

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