Preparing for the return to work outside the home: a trade union approach
TUC - London
2020
23 p.
epidemic disease ; return to work ; occupational safety and health ; safe working conditions ; trade union role ; TUC
Trade unionism
English
"The coronavirus outbreak has led to a dramatic change in working practices across Britain. Millions of frontline staff, in care homes, shops, transport and across our public services are keeping the country running while facing risks to their own and their families' health. Nearly half of businesses have people working from home, and over a quarter of the workforce have been furloughed, using the newly introduced job retention scheme.
It is vital that workers' health, safety and livelihoods are protected as we continue to work or return to work outside the home. During this pandemic, unions across the UK in multiple sectors have negotiated agreements with employers to protect workers' safety. As the return to work begins, unions will seek to negotiate safe return to work policies. But too many employers (especially those where there is as yet no recognised union) have undermined the safety and wellbeing of staff by their actions. ..."
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