Speaking at the UNISON Black members conference in North Wales, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “The first responsibility of any union wanting to challenge racism must be to take it on in the workplace. Then we have to challenge it in our economy. “In these tough times it’s more important than ever not to […]
On Holocaust Memorial Day, light a candle as a sign of remembrance and hope
Black members met in Llandudno in late January to debate a range a motions and reaffirm their commitment to building the union and fighting injustice
“Every year, too many women die as a result of domestic violence. The lack of preventative and supportive services mean women and their children often suffer in silence. Cuts to local councils […]
It’s also a day to put LGBT equality on the map in your workplace. The theme for this year is mental health and wellbeing. Let us […]
Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?
Local government conference hears Hope not Hate’s Nick Lowles call for work to build hope and a better world in memory of murdered MP and union member
We're looking for feedback from UNISON members and non-UNISON members, LGBT people and anyone who provide services to LGBT people. The findings will update similar research […]
“As a union with more than a million women members, we vigorously campaign for the rights of all girls and women,” said Mr Prentis. “Many women and girls are living with […]
The payments are between £21.80 and £139.75 a week and the rate depends on how a person is affected by their […]
That was the message from general secretary Dave Prentis tonight, as the union's LGBT 2016 conference convened in Llandudno. Unable to join delegates in the Welsh resort, Mr […]
UNISON has almost 10,000 young members in the South East. If you are a UNISON member and aged 30 or under you are automatically entitled to participate as a young member. Why not get involved and help us campaign for the issues affecting young workers. Young members’ groups work to: encourage recruitment, organisation and participation […]
UNISON is committed to achieving equality for all by fighting disability discrimination and campaigning to remove barriers to employment in the workplace. Through self organisation disabled members help the Union to identify and challenge discrimination. This helps build equality throughout the work of the Union. It can also be a valuable way for members to […]
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to the United States and the United Kingdom. LGBT History Month was initiated in the UK by Sue […]
Employers, unions and other stakeholders sign memorandum of understanding
