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Ending free tests is a foolish move, says UNISON

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement today (Monday) on the ending of Covid rules in England, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The government has taken leave of its senses. Ditching every last Covid safety rule while thousands are still catching the virus every day is irresponsible. “Ending free tests ​for the public is a foolish move. Most people will simply stop testing because […]

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Government must apologise to care staff over ‘no jab, no job’ rule, says UNISON

Thousands of dedicated and experienced staff have been lost to the sector. Commenting on health secretary Sajid Javid’s refusal today (Tuesday) to apologise to care home staff for the government’s mandatory vaccination policy, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The government has treated staff working in English care homes and the wider sector appallingly. Ministers were warned repeatedly of […]