Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May 2024)

There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23 (Health and Safety Executive)

Become a health and safety rep and pursue mental health protections at work unison.org.uk/unison-health-…

And we're done!

Joan McNulty formally closes the 2024 National Health and Safety Seminar with some final remarks, a summing up of the day, and a huge 'thank you' to delegates and workshop coordinators for making the event such a success.

See you next time! #uHS24

To final presentation of the seminar #uHS24 is from Aline Bruser from EUROPEAN TRADE UNIONS onViolence Against Women Experiences across Europe why gender based violence is a trade union issue in work place as well as home & in society UNISON Health & Safety UNISON Northern UNISON - UK's largest union

Very grateful to all Health and Safety Seminar delegates for their work during this afternoon's breakout sessions, covering areas from building safety, violence in schools and on healthcare, long COVID, air quality, and others. #uHS24

Some great insights from our 'Tackling Violence in Public Services' panellists and equally brilliant interactions from Health and Safety Seminar delegates at today's mid-morning session. #uHS24

Shelly Asquith taking about work Trades Union Congress on violence at work and importance of workers taking action at UNISON Health & Safety conference in Belfast

A powerful moment at UNISON Health and Safety Seminar 2024, as delegates mark #IWMD24 by observing a minute of silence to remember all those who have lost their lives at work. #uHS24

In Belfast at the UNISON - UK's largest union UNISON Health & Safety Health and Safety Conference 2024. Now listening to Nat h&s officer talk about violence faced by unison members. Just heard from fabulous NI reg sec Patricia McKeown talk about high levels of ptsd and suicides because of past conflict

And we're off!

Following general secretary Christina McAnea's message emphasising the importance of today's seminar theme - 'Tackling Violence in Public Services', UNISON Northern Ireland regional secretary Patricia McKeown welcomes delegates to Belfast. #uHS24

Almost ready to start the 2024 Health and Safety Seminar and welcome UNISON delegates to Belfast.

Registration is now open, and we begin at 9.45am.

The full seminar programme can be found here: unison.org.uk/content/upload…

#UHS24

Today is International Workers' Memorial Day when we remember those who have died at work, or as a result of ill health at work.

We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD24

UNISON's International Workers’ Memorial Day Video youtu.be/Ozf1yJ63Dlc?si… via YouTube

International Workers' Memorial Day – Sunday 28 April is fast approaching Check out how to get involved in remembering the dead and fighting for the living unison.org.uk/unison-health-… #IWMD24

Violence at work is not ‘part of the job’

Verbal or physical abuse, threats and intimidation, unwanted calls or texts, discriminatory language - all are forms of violence at work that nobody should have to tolerate.

Take part in our national survey 👉 survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90702770/Vi…

Events are being held this week across the country to mark International Workers' Day this Sunday and honour those lost🕯️

'Remember the dead. Fight for the Living' #IWMD24

Never Forget. Never Again.

Join the national 'Light the Darkness' moment at 8pm. Light a candle and safely put it in your window to remember those who were murdered for who they were and to stand against prejudice today.

#LightTheDarkness

Our members working in public services suffer such regular acts of assault, aggression and verbal abuse that, shockingly, it is becoming a routine part of working life.
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To attend the seminar, contact your branch unsn.uk/3NO6oco UNISON Health & Safety