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New UNISON report shows the pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on women

For Ms Phillips – the shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding – the event was an […]

Women in key worker positions across the East of England are losing sleep, spending more on household bills, and worrying about the pandemic’s impact on their children’s education and mental health, according to a survey published today by UNISON. The findings are based on responses from over 2,000 women including teaching assistants, nurses, council workers and police staff. They provide a comprehensive insight […]

New domestic abuse protection orders will help to prevent abusive partners coming to victims’ workplaces

“There are no breaks for me. If I’m doing my work and I’m asked a question by my daughter about her work, I just have to […]

“When the country starts to count the cost of the pandemic, we can’t allow the burden to fall on women – again”

For those working from home, over 6 in 10 members felt there were no risks to their health, safety and […]

For those working from home, over 6 in 10 members felt there were no risks to their health, safety and […]

Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers

MP Jess Phillips has taken on board UNISON amendments to help protect those who have suffered domestic abuse

But it’s increasingly clear that that’s where the equality ends UNISON believes that the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on different groups is […]

In the social care workforce, over 85% are women, with many Black and migrant workers; a sixth of social care workers in […]

On Friday 13th March, the regional women’s committee held their annual training day. The event was a great success, and it was fantastic to see so many women from across London attending. There was a varied agenda, including Christina McAnea – Assistant General Secretary, Fiona Llewellyn from Women’s Trust and National Women’s officer Josie Irwin […]

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past and present and this year will be particularly important as it marks 100 years since the day was honoured for the first time. For more info: www.internationalwomensday.com Women’s history has been long overlooked. During the month […]

With the UK having just started its first full year under a Boris Johnson government, one of the dominant themes at conference was continuing austerity – because, aside from the announcement of a rise in the national minimum wage to come in the spring, election campaign promises to end austerity have yet to be realized. […]