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Delegates back call to improve representation

Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young Members’ Committee

Date
12 November 2016 2:00pm–5:00pm
Location
UNISON Regional Office, Lower Baxter Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1ET

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Georgia attended her first UNISON meeting—see what happened next!

Georgia Norton, young members’ officer at Colchester Borough Council branch, tells us about how she became involved in UNISON In my branch I am not just the young members’ officer but hold the role as branch treasurer and steward. Having only been a member for two years, I knew I wanted to get involved in the […]

News, UNISON voices on the UNISON Eastern site.

It’s time to take a stand against bullying

This year the region’s young members group will be focusing on the problems of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Three quarters of young members experience bullying and harassment at work – with 7% of those experiencing violence, a survey carried out by UNISON in Scotland has found. The survey also showed that over 50% of these cases were not […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

2017 National Young Members Weekend

Date
12 – 14 May 2017
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, NE1 3SA

Event on the UNISON National site.

Regional Young Members Meeting

Date
13 December 2016 5:00pm–6:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Regional Young Members Meeting

Date
8 November 2016 5:00pm–6:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Young Members’ Meeting

Date
23 July 2016 12:00pm–3:00pm
Location
Ipswich

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Raising young Black voices – a course for Black History Month

Date
14 – 15 October 2016
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON vows to support young members bullied at work

‘Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment free of bullying and harassment’, delegates told

News on the UNISON National site.

Cuts are destroying youth services across the country, local government conference hears

Delegates commit union to campaign for quality youth services as part of broader fight to save local services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Young Welsh people urged ‘Vote Remain and protect your rights’

The future of young people is at stake with the EU referendum

News, Press release on the UNISON Cymru/Wales 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.

Those with the most to lose in the EU referendum could be those who make all the difference

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.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Use your vote to remain in Europe, UNISON urges young workers

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 […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.