Changes to pension law in 1995 and 2011 delayed the state pension age for 1950s-born women by up to six […]
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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 […]
Abortion is still illegal in the UK, with a recent report revealing that a woman was arrested straight after a stillbirth in Cornwall and remains under investigation
A leaked opinion from the US supreme court has suggested that abortion there could be severely limited. Anne McVicker, chair of national women’s committee, and Liz Wheatley, chair of the international committee, explain why this matters to UNISON
The policy will practically support women and all workers going through the menopause at City Hall. Created in conjunction with UNISON, the policy draws upon a number of the unions […]
UNISON is committed to proportionality and fair representation of women at every level of the organisation. On #IWD2022 we're showcasing some of the brilliant women of UNISON in the East Midlands and the […]
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 […]
Opening debates see delegates discuss how to increase proportionality within the union, particularly for part-time women workers, who represent a large part of the membership
And as UNISON is the largest women’s organisation in the country, with one million women members, we have the right to always challenge the idea that […]
ILO convention says no one should be in fear of physical, physiological or sexual violence from just going about their daily work