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Union calls for role to help minimum wage workers

A leading trade union has called for it to be given a role in helping low paid workers help themselves.

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Union proposes solution to capital homelessness

A leading trade union has called for London local authorities to be given powers to use vacant dwellings left empty for prolonged periods to house people on their housing waiting list.

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UNISON launches guide to protect gig economy workers 

Porters, care workers, security staff and parking wardens are at greater risk of physical and verbal attack, injury or illness, because they work alone for long periods, says UNISON as it launches the first union gig economy safety guide.

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Public back more funding for care workers

Three quarters (73%) of the public support a tax increase to pay for adult social care, a Survation poll for the GMB trade union has revealed.

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