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‘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’.

“After she campaigned on women's rights, she became more and more of a socialist,” Helen says of her grandmother. “She became interested in a number of […]

UNISON president and hospital catering assistant Margaret McKee gives rousing speech to women’s conference

Delegates debate emergency motion that triggers shocking emotional testament and call for ILO action to stop girls vanishing from child labour statistics because they are ‘married’

Dave Prentis announces UNISON’s official support for Stop Trump UK as he speaks at the union’s women’s conference in Brighton

Being selected as a delegate at the women's conference gave me a voice and reading through the agenda I decided to use it. Motion 32, Pro women – pro choice, was close […]

The organisation started working on female genital mutilation (FGM) in 1983 and aims for a world where women and girls can live in dignity. FGM is a precursor to child […]

Women share their experience as carers at Brighton conference

As part of this week’s Love UNISON campaign, Jackie Lewis from the union’s LGBT committee urged delegates to recruit and organise in […]

UNISON president Wendy Nichols opens women’s conference in Brighton with call to action

UNISON members are encouraging people to stand up to those committing violence against women, to speak up and to take action. The union is an active participant in the White […]

UNISON president on the vital role women play in the union

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 […]

With Kamala Harris making history as America’s first female vice-president, Amanda Kendal reflects on the value of having women in positions of authority

The COVID-19 crisis has promoted ‘working from home’ to unprecedented levels. But whether that’s a good, great or terrible thing depends who you’re speaking to