UNISON North Wales Health Branch

24/06/2026

Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses. The Health and Safety Executive say 4,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year as a res...

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

⚠️ The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat in the UK ☀️🌡️
But what are the rules about working in high temperaures?
https://unsn.uk/hotweather

23/06/2026

Big Thankyou to all our members who are working in this extreme heat…..

Remember to stay hydrated and stay cool 😎

22/06/2026

Extreme heat is a workplace health and safety issue. ☀️

With heat warnings in place for parts of Wales, employers must act to keep staff safe.

That means proper risk assessments, cool drinking water, rest breaks and changes to duties or working patterns where needed.

Public service workers keep Wales running in all conditions. No one should be put at risk by unsafe heat at work.

Worried about conditions in your workplace? Speak to your UNISON rep.

20/06/2026

Congratulations to the new Presidential team for UNISON 💜
Debbie Rowden - Vice President
James Anthony - President
Micaela Tracey-Ramos - Vice President

19/06/2026

Thanks to Chris Packham for backing us in our year of green activity! 🌱

Find out how together we can make a difference: https://unsn.uk/4w2vdoN

Watch Chris:
https://unsn.uk/4uLMWji

19/06/2026

The final morning of UNISON’s national delegate conference was dominated by debates concerning the union’s response to the far right in general, and Reform UK in particular.

17/06/2026