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• UN day for democracy: taking action with Myanmar

  14-09-2021 18:24
  
  Tomorrow, 15 September, marks the UN day for democracy. It’s a moment to review the state of democracy around the world and to encourage governments to strengthen their democratic institutions and processes. This year in particular marks a fragile point in the fight for democracy.
  The United Nations General Assembly is set to meet and decide the fate of Myanmar’s representation at the UN.
  Myanmar’s democracy has collapsed after 10 years of democratic process. In February, the m
  
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• Don’t wait until it’s too late to bring back mask wearing and social distancing

  14-09-2021 16:23
  
  Commenting on the government’s winter coronavirus plan outlined by health secretary Sajid Javid today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:  
  “Making mask wearing optional back in the summer was a mistake. The government was too hasty to scrap this and other sensible safety precautions like social distancing.
  “Health workers are having to cope with the backlog and rising Covid hospital admissions. Their struggle is&nb
  
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• A new deal for employment would make a huge difference

  14-09-2021 12:00
  
  Commenting on Keir Starmer’s speech today (Tuesday) to the TUC, where the Labour leader promised a new deal for employment, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
  “Keir is right. There needs to be a new post-pandemic settlement for working people. Low pay, precarious contracts and minimal sick pay have no place in the modern world of work.
  “Zero-hours contracts are commonplace in social care as are minimum wage pay rates. That’s one of the many reasons
  
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