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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.

Young people change history – here’s how

The history of young people and social movements

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Young members weekend 2016 – just two weeks left to register

Applications for the weekend in Leicester on 13-15 May must be received by 5 April

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON and Queen Elizabeth Hospital sign apprenticeship agreement

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital at King’s Lynn has signed a formal apprenticeship agreement with the local UNISON branch. The agreement is a declaration of intent between the Trust and trade unions to work together in partnership around apprentices. The agreement sets out the Employer’s processes around designing structured apprentice job roles, apprentice pay and conditions, […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

‘Why I ♡ UNISON? It saved me from losing my job, my home, my whole way of life’

The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family

Magazine, News, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.

♡ UNISON: it brought me out of my shell

I spend my days talking to members of the public on the phone, answering their queries on environmental issues, from planning and environmental health to housing repairs like a broken toilet

Article on the UNISON National site.

♡ UNISON: the union got me through a difficult time

My job is to support people with learning difficulties to live in the community independently.

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Young Members Meeting – Change of date and venue

Date
14 November 2015 1:00pm–4:00pm
Location
Cambridge

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Young Members’ Annual General Meeting

Date
16 January 2016 11:30am–3:00pm
Location
Norwich

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Confidence Skills for Young Women Members

Date
16 – 17 February 2016
Location
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Young UNISON members gather to plan campaigns

Book now for UNISON’s annual national young members weekend on 13-15 May

Article on the UNISON National site.