IWMD 2009 - UNISON Events

Just a few of the many UNISON events which are being planned for IWMD 2009.

Workers Memorial Day 2009 - Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living.

Remember the dead and fight for the living on International Workers Memorial Day, and join UNISON in one minutes' silence at 12 midday on Tuesday 28 April 2009.

UNISON is campaigning for government recognition of the Day. UNISON believes that there needs to be a cultural change in the way work related deaths, injuries, and ill-health are viewed. They are not just part of the job, or just unfortunate. In most cases they are also avoidable. Official recognition of the Day will bring us a step closer towards universal condemnation of the tragic and preventable loss of life, injury, and ill-heath. This in turn may lead to better enforcement of existing health and safety laws, and thereby better health and safety at work.

Sickness absence

UNISON is committed to fighting for sickness absence agreements that are fair, non discriminatory and compassionate.

Violence & aggression

No member of staff should expect to be assaulted for coming into work and serving the public. That is why last year's conference committed UNISON to campaigning for tougher measures to protect public services workers from violent and aggressive assaults.

Bullying & harassment

Ban bullying. That is the simple message of UNISON's campaign to ban bullying in the workplace.