The Women’s Committee campaigns for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community and supports campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives.
‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’
Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on disabled LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other disabled LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you!
ACAS and EHRC guidance provides employers with a range of best practices during the holy month, for example, by allowing Muslim workers to start their work day earlier
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Closing date: Noon 30 May Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at trained and active branch representatives and officers. The aims of the course are to raise your awareness of the opportunities equality law provides to identify institutional racism and ensure that the issues are dealt with · To improve your knowledge of the tools […]
Closing date: Noon 19 July Time: 9:30-16:30 This training session will help you; Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender Explore what you can do to be a good trans ally Know where to find resources and support Oops! We could not locate your form. Outcome
We’re marking LGBT+ History Month by getting some of our activists to take the Five Questions challenge. Next up is Peter Oates, co-chair of the Eastern region LGBT+ committee and a health worker. Here’s what he had to say. Who are you? I am Peter, a UNISON activist in the Eastern region As a member […]
A meeting to give LGBT+ disabled members a chance to network and agree amendments to National Disabled Members Conference
February is LGBT+ History Month and this year’s is extra special as it takes place in Year of LGBT+ Workers. To mark the occasion we’re speaking to some of the LGBT+ identifying activists across Eastern. Here’s health worker Lily taking the Five Questions challenge. Who are you? I’m Lily Martin (she/they) and I am a […]
Throughout LGBT+ History Month, we’re asking some of our inspirational LGBT+ activists to tell us a bit about themselves. Next up to take the Five Question challenge Norfolk County’s Ben Edwards. Here’s what he had to say. Who are you? Hello, I am Ben. I am a UNISON steward, health and safety rep, LGBT+ branch […]
Closing date: Noon 15 July Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at active reps and branch officers. This course is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch. Course aims and objectives: The course will enable participants to: Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups officers. To improve their knowledge of […]
Closing date: Noon 21 June Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at new Branch International Officers or for those who may have been in the role for some time but have never received training. Aims: Understand why international work is a trade union issue Be aware of UNISON’s priority themes, campaigns and countries Understand UNISON’s […]
Closing date: Noon 5 June Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at Branch Education Officers; Explain why education and access to training is a trade union issue Summarise the key tasks of the role Identify your branch education team Know how to access training and what is available Explore organising and learning opportunities Consider how to develop and […]
Closing date: Noon 4 May Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at trained and active representatives and branch officers. It is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch. The course aims and objectives are; The course will enable participants to: Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups […]
