Public Workers as Action Heroes
UNISON, UK’s largest trade union, has released a set of ‘action hero’ figurines modelled on real-life public sector workers. To quote:
UNISON’s four ‘everyday action hero’ figures are:
- Residential care worker Denise who is dressed in her uniform and carrying a service tray
- Crossing warden Sandy head-to-toe in fluorescent colours, complete with the familiar ‘lollipop’ stop sign
- Librarian Emma accessorised with a trolley of books
- Refuse worker Richard equipped with a mini wheelie bin.
Each limited-edition action figure is housed in an individually designed box featuring comic artwork bringing the character to life, based on the duties of each of the workers.
Designed by renowned Marvel artist Will Sliney, the packaging and an accompanying cartoon strip detail how each of the workers – like so many council staff – are everyday heroes in their local authority areas.