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“Trade union activists fought long and hard to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race. But we are still fighting this fight […]

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

Listing achievements of the last Labour government, from Sure Start to the change of law on double jeopardy that allowed the convictions of two men for the murder of Stephen […]

 “But no bill, cut or law will ever stop UNISON fighting. We will never stop fighting for those who care about equality in the workplace, about […]

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

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

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

We're looking for feedback from UNISON members and non-UNISON members, LGBT people and anyone who provide services to LGBT people. The findings will update similar research […]

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

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

There had, he wrote, been a great many changes in the decades since, "whether you're L, G, B or T. "As I’ve said before, we’ve gone from […]

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 […]

“We look forward to working with them and other organisations to ensure a fire and rescue service that promotes equality at all levels and acts as an example […]

When the group of women affected by the changes started work they were often paid much less than men and often excluded from workplace pension […]

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.