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“Trade union activists fought long and hard to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race. But we are still fighting this fight […]

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

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

IDAHOBIT offers a great opportunity for campaigning in the workplace, so let us know what you have planned

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

"I firmly believe most people are good and decent people, who, given the chance, will prefer hope to hate,” he declared. Mr Lowles had […]

We're looking for feedback from UNISON members and non-UNISON members, LGBT people and anyone who provide services to LGBT people. The […]

Donate now to the UNISON-supported fundraising campaign to support West African activists working to end FGM and child marriage: donate by 18 July and your gift will be doubled

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 […]

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

Women’s conference shows full support for WASPI campaign for pension equality

Jo is a young member from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Justice branch. She is a member of the South East Young Members’ Forum and also sits on National Young Members’ Forum.