Many members have contacted us regarding the March in Leeds (this Saturday, 8th August, 11am) regarding the demand for a fresh pay deal for the NHS. Clearly the Branch supports the marches aims and principles and ordinarily we would be there with all our bells, whistles, banners, and collective voices. However these are not normal […]
Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the game for everyone when it comes to protecting yourself and your colleagues in the workplace. As the government moves to ease lockdown restrictions with the wider opening of schools and offices, UNISON is pushing for all employers to do everything possible to keep staff in their workplaces safe and healthy. […]
During the COVID-19 crisis, UNISON has changed its processes to make it easier for members to get legal support at no extra cost, as part of their union membership. Here’s a simple guide for branches to help our members get the support they need, when they need it. Employment advice Members with issues relating directly […]
Quick update to what’s going on within your UNISON Branch. As you know we normally like face to face updates but for some reason at present this is difficult. I want to start by thanking all UNISON members working in whatever capacity during this crisis and sending thoughts to all members of the NHS family […]
Tuesday 28 April is International Workers’ Memorial Day, when we remember all those who have died because of their work – and renew our pledge to fight for the living. In the year of coronavirus, this day of commemoration had never been more important. And that is why UNISON LTH and Staff of Leeds Teaching Hospital observed […]
UNISON Leeds Teaching Hospitals Branch has produced this guide which you should follow if you experience problems or shortages of PPE in your workplace. Your branch will support you with this process. Download the UNISON LTH PPE Guidance here… (issued 22 April 2020) A handy visual guide to PPE can be found below Visual Guide […]
You will have seen on Wednesday it was announced the private company running the Trust canteen had closed the service. Leaving minimal opportunity’s for LTHT staff to access hot food. – For many in “ hot” areas doing gruelling 12 hour shifts they wouldn’t be able to get any food at all. Weekends had zero […]
Tuesday 28 April is International Workers’ Memorial Day, when we remember all those who have died because of their work – and renew our pledge to fight for the living. In the year of coronavirus, this day of commemoration has never been more important. And that is why UNISON is asking the country to observe […]
Newspaper ad says ‘Thank you’ to all the UNISON members leaving their loved ones to care for ours. UNISON is speaking up for our members with a second round of national and local newspaper ads this week thanking our members for the extraordinary work they are doing to fight coronavirus. As the public continues to […]
For most of us, the home is a safe space. But this safety does not extend to everyone, as statistics from the National Domestic Abuse helpline sadly bear out – seeing a 25% increase in calls since lockdown measures began. The government has announced a campaign to raise awareness of the helpline 0808 2000 247 […]