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SE Region Womens Committee

Date
23 February 2023 5:30pm–7:00pm
Location
Online meeting

The Women’s Committee campaign for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community and support campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Blog: The menopause really is a workplace issue

The menopause is the definition of a trade union issue. Women must be able to do their jobs in comfort and not […]

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

Help boost protection for pregnant women and new parents

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON negotiates free period products for staff working at Westminster Council

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 […]

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

SE Region Womens Committee AGM

Date
1 December 2022 5:30pm–7:00pm
Location
Online meeting

The Women’s Committee campaign for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community and support campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON backs abortion rights and decriminalisation

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Making Equality Central to Your UNISON Practice

Date
6 September 2022 10:30am–4:30pm
Location
Online event

This online workshop will cover: Equality in UNISON Introduction to equality legislation Equality and your role as a rep Equality in the UNISON branch If you would like to register to attend please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and course code 08-22-0096 Outcome

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Blog: Why attacks on legal abortion are a trade union matter

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 […]

Blogs, News on the UNISON National site.

South East Equality Conference

Date
8 July 2022 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre, London

Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, identity and experiences. Join us for the SE Equality conference!   You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help to equip your branch with […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Mayor of London announces ground-breaking menopause policy

The policy will practically support women and all workers going through the menopause at City Hall. Created in conjunction with UNISON, the policy draws upon a number of the unions […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Regional Women’s Network – UNISON: Empowering Women

Date
15 March 2022 9:00am–4:00pm
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway

A day of workshops and inspirational speakers.

Event on the UNISON East Midlands site.

UNISON general secretary calls on men to stand ‘beside’ women

It is a line, said the general secretary, “that means a lot to me – because equality, feminism and empowerment are not just the responsibility of women. “It’s when we all stand […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON Eastern launches new equality calendar

We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

UNISON women convene for annual conference

The first motion of the day saw Sophie Robinson for the North Cumbria Northumberland and Tyne & Wear health branch open by inviting all delegates to […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Webinar: Eve of International Women’s Day Event – Fighting For The Right To Choose

Date
7 March 2022 5:00pm–6:30pm

UNISON’s National International Committee and National Women’s Committee webinar.

Event on the UNISON National site.