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The lack of sympathy toward Waspi women is not surprising. Society continues to undervalue the work that women do and takes their contribution for granted

Inconsistent, rigid and unimaginative employers are denying individuals the flexibility they need

Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.

UNISON is marking World Menopause Day by stressing that just a few changes in the working environment can make the world of difference to working women

UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on the issue and with a second reading of a private member’s bill due this Friday, you can help ensure it gains support

Following a successful campaign by UNISON Westminster branch, Westminster Council have agreed to provide free period products for staff working in all council offices – which will soon be rolled out to include libraries and housing offices. This fantastic initiative was led by the branch’s women’s officer Kate Oboussier, who came up with the campaign […]

The 1861 Offences Against the Person Act – a Victorian law passed 67 years before women won the right to vote – classifies abortion as a crime that carries a punishment of up to […]

That’s why legal, safe, accessible abortion is so important. However, a clear and concerted effort to limit access to reproductive rights is taking place in many countries across the world. In […]

The new policy, which was created in conjunction with UNISON and announced on International Women’s day, will apply to all workers at City Hall

This International Women’s Day the theme is #BreakTheBias. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can break the bias in our communities. We can break the bias in our workplaces. We can break the bias in our schools, colleges and universities. We’re proud to say that […]

Christina McAnea addresses women’s conference and stresses the need for the union to be more representative of its million female members

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

The first motion of the day saw Sophie Robinson for the North Cumbria Northumberland and Tyne & Wear health branch open by inviting all delegates to […]

After that, I became more involved. Getting a seat on the NEC this year was a huge thing for me.” The situation for women in Northern Ireland is “shocking” she says. “And all of the […]

ILO convention says no one should be in fear of physical, physiological or sexual violence from just going about their daily work