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Home Page submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Unison's web site.

Unison - Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

RSI covers a wide range of injuries to muscles, tendons and nerves. Usually hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders are affected. However knees and feet can also suffer, especially if a job involves a lot of kneeling or operating foot pedals on equipment. RSI is caused, or made worse, by work demanding awkward or repeated movements, especially if there is a need to apply pressure has well. If these movements are repeated frequently then the hands and wrists may start to feel painful or numb.

Unison - Stress at Work submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Stress can be caused by a number of issues including long hours and shift work, lack of control, lack of job satisfaction, insecurity, fear of violence, bullying, bad relations with other work colleagues, problems with the working environment (such as noise, over-crowding and poor facilities), low pay, boredom and isolation. Stress can cause anxiety, depression, altered appetite, headaches, backache, difficulty in sleeping, and, over time, heart disease and ulcers.

Unison - Pay Comparisons submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

An overview of pay levels in several different job areas including: teachers, police, prison service, civil service, retail, domestic and administrative.

Unison - Annual Leave submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

One of the most important provisions introduced by the Working Time Regulations is the universal right to paid annual leave. This document details how much leave you are entitled to and when.

Unison - RSI Leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Excellent basic leaflet covering a range of Repetitive Strain Injuries and their prevention.

Unison - Tenosynovitis Leaflet submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Good, basic information on tenosynovitis.