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Christina McAnea spoke about how the world of work has changed since she left school, saying: “Without doubt, being young today is so much harder”

I wanted to make sure young people’s voices were taken on board and actioned, which was part of my reason for joining the […]

Throughout November, we’re hearing from different young members across Yorkshire and Humberside about what being part of UNISON means to them. Today, it’s the turn of Greg… Who are you? I’m Greg Mott, full time biology student, part time database admin at York Hospital, young members officer for UNISON North Yorkshire Health branch, president of […]

Young members of the south west have had enough. Help us to campaign against the housing crisis. The […]

November is a special month for UNISON as it marks the annual celebration of young workers. This month gives us a platform to recognise the invaluable contributions of young workers in workplaces, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges they face. Young workers are more likely to be in insecure work, in low […]

I’m also the branch’s young members officer and staff side representative in my workplace. How did you find out about UNISON? […]

UNISON has raised the age limit of its young members to 30. Two activists discuss how the change will affect and empower the self-organised group within the union

Have young members in your region run a brilliant campaign? Do you know an exceptional young UNISON campaigner? If so, UNISON wants to hear from you.

We hope every branch and region will use this opportunity to step up organising with young workers – and make our young members' groups better than ever before.” […]

Introducing the motion, the chair of the Welsh regional young members forum Ryan Hopkins said that harassment is one of the key issues raised by young members in […]

The UNISON South East Equality Calendar for 2023 is now live! View this year’s equality calendar Equality is at the heart of everything we do as a union, and we want to make it as easy as possible for UNISON members to get involved. We hope it will be useful for you in knowing when […]

Clearly, we have a problem attracting and engaging young workers. Our young activists have an important part to play in getting more young workers involved in the […]

Area organiser Tom Hemmings attended the event and said: “The young members’ conference was a really successful weekend with good, active debate. “The weekend […]

“On behalf of FENSUAGRO and particularly our young members, I would like to express our solidarity and thank you for your support and ask that it […]

Assistant general secretary Jon Richards welcomes delegates and speaks before a morning of debate