Trade unionism is all about getting organised, and organising around equality is a vital way for underrepresented groups to increase their voice both at work and within the union. On Friday 13 October 2023, our Equality Conference was an opportunity for activists and members from across the region to come together and equip themselves with […]
With Sharon Gedling, who retained her position, they form the region’s new Convenor Team. We thank outgoing Regional Convenor Rosita Ellis for her two […]
Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region
We hear from one of our Young Member activists on why they felt they had to stand up for young workers
The feedback from this has helped inform the development of new Access Standards for online meetings and clarified the areas where an […]
Along with the usual business of electing our committees and representatives for the year ahead, the meeting heard a range of motions including on the union's response to the […]
Branches, Regional Committees and Regional Self Organised Group can bid for pots of funding for recruitment and campaigning initiatives.
Delegates from across the South East came to the AGM to debate policy and the region's priorities for the year ahead. UNISON members also joined their voices with people around the world in […]
Democracy is at the heart of everything we do in UNISON, from what we campaign on, to the rules governing membership of our organisation. All members in UNISON belong to a local branch. Over 100,000 members in 109 local branches form UNISON South East. Our members are our strength and our democracy is how members […]
The BIG Weekend 2023 celebrated UNISON’s 30th birthday, as well as delivering some excellent training and strategising for the future!
Over 150 people attended our first ever BIG Weekend on 20-22 May at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Here’s the lowdown on a great event.
The BIG Weekend event, previously postponed to the autumn, will be rescheduled for May 2021. We will continue to be vigilant in our support of members and activists during these […]
UNISON members were joined by MPs and campaigners to help build our movement
UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors. What we do UNISON represents and acts for members working in a range of public services and utilities. […]
