Young people from branches across Wales gathered in Cardiff for a series of training sessions aimed at the next generation of UNISON members.
Young people from branches across Wales gathered in Cardiff for a series of training sessions aimed at the next generation of UNISON members.
Timothy Burke, Chair of UNISON Cymru/Wales Young Members said, “It’s vital that young workers vote in the EU Referendum. A vote to leave would be disastrous for workers’ rights and young […]
Young workers have rights around pay, holiday, health and safety and equalities that exist to protect them in the workplace. It’s vital that every young worker knows and understands their rights to make sure their employers aren’t breaking the rules. UNISON, in partnership with Wranx, have launched a free bite sized digital tool which uses […]
The region’s Young Members are coming together after the toughest 18 months of their lives
Young workers are recognised within UNISON as being under-27 and have their own officers and section within our […]
Throughout the course of the event, delegates spoke time and again of how important UNISON had been over the past two years
We suggest: Personal contact is really important - make sure new workers are being asked to join, and invited to participate in UNISON events; Young members can […]
UNISON launches #OneWageAnyWage campaign is it celebrates 20 years of the national minimum wage
Conference agrees to spread the anti-bullying message, particularly during Young Workers’ Month in November
As the present and future of our movement, young people have an absolutely vital role to play, and could not be meeting at a more crucial time […]
Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled
The saddening statistics were revealed in a survey conducted by the Scottish Young Members Committee. The survey also showed that over 50% of these cases were not reported – the […]
Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?
Young people, especially women, may feel disconnected from Europe but they have the most to lose if Britain Brexits. Parental leave, paid holiday, limits on excessive hours and the right to maternity pay are just some of the important benefits we receive from the EU which would be at risk if we left.
Young people are being encouraged to vote remain on 23 June to safeguard the rights of millions of workers – and their own futures. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis today (Friday) called on the 64,000 young workers represented by the union – including nurses and teaching assistants – to turn out at the polls. Speaking […]