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Changes to pension law in 1995 and 2011 delayed the state pension age for 1950s-born women by up to six years. Many received […]

– Case studies (names have been changed): Emily, an employee in the energy sector, was only able to sort her flexible return to work from […]

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

Yet, a few simple changes to the working environment can often make a world of difference – even just talking about the […]

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 […]

UNISON is part of the We Trust Women coalition, a group of organisations demanding the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK. Abortion remains illegal in the UK and […]

The pandemic led to restrictions in access to abortion, even in countries where it is generally accessible […]

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 […]

But there are still barriers in place that hold back grassroots women in the organisation – not least the unpaid caring responsibilities that still fall predominantly on the shoulders of […]

Some of UNISON’s lowest-paid women members are representing the needs of fellow workers from different levels of the union’s leadership

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