The menopause is the definition of a trade union issue. Women must be able to do their jobs in comfort and not […]
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But the new law is at risk of getting stalled in Parliament – and UNISON needs your help to ensure it gets past the next hurdle. This Friday, MPs have the chance to show their support for […]
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 […]
- 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.
Abortion is still illegal in the UK, with a recent report revealing that a woman was arrested straight after a stillbirth in Cornwall and remains under investigation
- 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
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
- 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 […]
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 […]
- Date
- 15 March 2022 9:00am–4:00pm
- Location
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway
A day of workshops and inspirational speakers.
There were the NHS workers taking strike action – “and all our women, Black, LGBT+ and disabled members, who make our […]
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 […]
Opening debates see delegates discuss how to increase proportionality within the union, particularly for part-time women workers, who represent a large part of the membership
- Date
- 7 March 2022 5:00pm–6:30pm
UNISON’s National International Committee and National Women’s Committee webinar.
Some of UNISON’s lowest-paid women members are representing the needs of fellow workers from different levels of the union’s leadership