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
Women are being hit hardest by government cuts and by changes that restrict access to justice, Dave Prentis tells women’s conference
IDAHOBIT offers a great opportunity for campaigning in the workplace, so let us know what you have planned
Aimed at all UNISON members, the survey asks unison members about their experience of equality and discrimination where they work. UNISON is urging all members to take part in the survey, as […]
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
UNISON commissions research on implications of public spending cuts
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 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.
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
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 […]
“Our members are often the most diverse part of the fire and rescue workforce,” noted UNISON national secretary Heather Wakefield. “There is a pressing need for more […]
