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Unison will keep on supporting those who are supporting the country
Coronavirus has highlighted the value of public-sector workers, and it’s time to reward them, says CLARE WILLIAMS, Northern regional secretary of Unison

WE’RE living in unprecedented times. Covid-19 has exposed the true damage of a decade of ideologically driven austerity measures and relentless privatisation.

We see the human impact of political policies, where so many people have insecure and exploitative employment, and of low wages, with many living in poverty. 

As Northern regional secretary of Unison, I know the extraordinary effort and dedication that Unison members across the region are making, as they respond to the huge challenges posed by the pandemic. 

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