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Together we can defeat the scourge of racism says UNISON

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 […]

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Remembering the Holocaust

"There is no place in a civilised society for practices that are designed to create fear and hatred." UNISON activists can show their support […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Black members pledge to keep up the fight for equality and justice

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government cuts are denying women access to justice, says UNISON

Cuts to local councils have meant fewer domestic violence workers, fewer refuges and fewer options for women to protect themselves and their families. This increasingly desperate situation makes trying […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled LGBT Members Caucus network meeting

Date
3 August 2016 1:00pm–3:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Members Deaf Caucus (BSL users) network meeting

Date
3 August 2016 4:00pm–6:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Black Members Caucus network meeting

Date
4 August 2016 1:00pm–3:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON National Disabled Women Members Caucus network meeting

Date
4 August 2016 4:00pm–6:30pm
Location
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

Get ready for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

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 […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Are we making a difference for equality in your workplace?

Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘We must redouble our efforts build the better society Jo spent her life fighting for”

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

How are cuts affecting LGBT people and services?

UNISON commissions research on implications of public spending cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help campaign against FGM and child marriage

“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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Have your say on Personal Independence Payments

The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking a review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). If you have applied for PIP in the past, you can fill in their questionnaire here to submit your individual responses.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bi visibility day

Date
22 – 23 September 2016
Location
Events will take place across the UK

Event on the UNISON National site.