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UNISON backs abortion rights and decriminalisation

12-07-2022 17:10

UNISON joined thousands of people marching in central London at the weekend to protest against the recent overturning of abortion rights in the US and to demand the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK.
The Supreme Court decision to overturn the Roe v Wade ruling has meant that millions of women across the US have been stripped of access to abortion.
Saturday’s march was organised by campaign group Abortion Rights, which demands that abortion is decriminalised in the UK. UNISON is part

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Employment tribunal classes long COVID as a disability

12-07-2022 15:28

In a landmark legal case for sufferers of long COVID, an employment tribunal recently ruled that the condition should be classed as a disability.
Terence Burke has won a case for unfair dismissal after being sacked from his job as a caretaker in 2021. He had worked in the role since 2001, but had been unable to attend work for nine months after suffering substantial and long-term effects from COVID-19 after contracting the virus in November 2020.
The tribunal gave Mr Burke permission to bring a

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Durham Miner’s Gala: ‘UNISON is strong and ready for a fight’

12-07-2022 15:18

Last weekend, UNISON northern region joined the annual Durham Miner’s Gala, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of trade union power and working class culture.
Over 200,000 people attended the event, which has been held annually in Durham since 1871. The gala is the biggest event in the trade union calendar. This year was met with celebration after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing thousands of people, UNISON Northern regional secretary Clare Williams sai

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MPs join UNISON in celebrating 20 years of the PCSO

12-07-2022 14:54

UNISON yesterday launched its celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the creation of the police community support officer (PCSO), with a major event in Parliament.
Senior Labour politicians joined UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea and six PCSO members from England and Wales, to speak of the value and importance of the role and the urgent need for the UK government to finance new recruitment.
Speaking to the PCSOs in the room, Ms McAnea said: “This is a success story. This

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