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The new policy, which was created in conjunction with UNISON and announced on International Women’s day, will apply to all workers at City Hall

That’s why legal, safe, accessible abortion is so important. However, a clear and concerted effort to limit access to reproductive rights is taking place in many countries across the world. In […]

The 1861 Offences Against the Person Act – a Victorian law passed 67 years before women won the right to vote – classifies abortion as a crime that carries a punishment of up to […]

Following a successful campaign by UNISON Westminster branch, Westminster Council have agreed to provide free period products for staff working in all council offices – which will soon be rolled out to include libraries and housing offices. This fantastic initiative was led by the branch’s women’s officer Kate Oboussier, who came up with the campaign […]

UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on the issue and with a second reading of a private member’s bill due this Friday, you can help ensure it gains support

UNISON is marking World Menopause Day by stressing that just a few changes in the working environment can make the world of difference to working women

Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement

Inconsistent, rigid and unimaginative employers are denying individuals the flexibility they need

The lack of sympathy toward Waspi women is not surprising. Society continues to undervalue the work that women do and takes their contribution for granted