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Together we can defeat the scourge of racism says UNISON

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 […]

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Remembering the Holocaust

On Holocaust Memorial Day, light a candle as a sign of remembrance and hope

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Black members pledge to keep up the fight for equality and justice

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government cuts are denying women access to justice, says UNISON

Women are being hit hardest by government cuts and by changes that restrict access to justice, Dave Prentis tells women’s conference

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Get ready for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

IDAHOBIT offers a great opportunity for campaigning in the workplace, so let us know what you have planned

News on the UNISON National site.

Are we making a difference for equality in your workplace?

Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘We must redouble our efforts build the better society Jo spent her life fighting for”

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

How are cuts affecting LGBT people and services?

UNISON commissions research on implications of public spending cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help campaign against FGM and child marriage

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Have your say on Personal Independence Payments

The payments are between £21.80 and £139.75 a week and the rate depends on how a person is affected by their […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON pledges continued support to fight discrimination of LGBT members

General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT History Month 2017

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

Agreement on building fire and rescue equality welcomed

Employers, unions and other stakeholders sign memorandum of understanding

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Time for pension equality

Women’s conference shows full support for WASPI campaign for pension equality

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Jo Wagstaffe: Young members active in UNISON

Jo is a young member from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Justice branch. She is a member of the South East Young Members’ Forum and also sits on National Young Members’ Forum.

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.