A leaked opinion from the US supreme court has suggested that abortion there could be severely limited. Anne McVicker, chair of national women’s committee, and Liz Wheatley, chair of the international committee, explain why this matters to UNISON
We don’t yet have the whole picture. Undoubtedly, the reasons are complex. But too many of the theories flying around imply Black communities are in some way responsible […]
UNISON ‘proud’ to sponsor inaugural health BAME award as it launches Race for Equality campaign
UNISON LGBT+ group joins Pride parade in London to celebrate, to show solidarity and to protest against continuing bigotry and intolerance
Gordon McKay urges activists to continue the fight against Conservative policies that knowingly hurt working people
City Chambers rally greets council’s ratification of £548m deal to compensate for years of unequal pay
‘The dedication to the cause of UNISON members has been incredible, and it’s been matched by the incredible strength shown by those taking action’.
“It’s time for the message to go out loud and clear – privatisation and PFI have failed and we need to work to get rid of it.” Ms McKee also mentioned the government’s […]
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
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The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is the first NHS Trust to have signed up to UNISON’s new Anti-Racism Charter which aims to help tackle racism in the public sector. The charter commits organisations and their leaders to a raft of pledges designed to prevent all forms of conscious or unconscious racial bias. This […]
Tell us about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic
During February most of us are thinking about AGM’s, be that with our Branches, Service Group or SOG’s. The Regions LGBT SOG is no different however February is also a particularly busy time for them as it is LGBT History Month. This celebration in the LGBT Community originates from the USA, having been started there […]
Southampton District branch are hosting a lunchtime event where guest speakers will discuss a range of subjects around mental health and the cost of living crisis, with debt and well-being advice and more. Beginning at 12:30pm, the event at the John Hansard Gallery on Thursday 15th December will include lunch, mince pies and sherry! To book your place, […]
2023 is UNISON’s Year of Black workers and to celebrate we’ll be sharing the experience of Black workers from around the region. This video message is from Susan Cooper-Olawale.
