Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19
Those living in care homes have been particularly at risk. The lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) for […]
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
South East Retired Members were well represented at the 2019 UNISON National Retired Members Conference in October. The South East Region Retired Members Committee proposed two motions, “Universal Credit and the effect on pensioners in mixed age couples” which was composited with motion 21 Southwest Region “Universal Credit and Pensioners” as amended by City of […]
Last year 11,500 members took part and helped inform briefings for the union’s service groups and self-organised groups on key issues for their […]
UNISON retired members in Greater London have a wealth of experience and knowledge that make them a valuable part of UNISON campaigns. Our retired members work closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. UNISON […]
Hundreds of older campaigners are expected to gather in Blackpool for the annual three day NPC Pensioners’ Parliament from 12-14 June 2018. The event always starts with a colourful and noisy march through the town centre followed by a rally with a number of well known speakers. Day two and three will include sessions on […]
Dignity Action Day #DAD2018 is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people’s rights to dignity and provide a truly memorable day for people who use care services. Dignity Action Day #DAD2018 is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the […]
A report from our representative at the annual NPC Parliament
We used the results to brief our service groups and self-organised groups on key equality issues for their bargaining and organising agendas. The survey is not just for activists, so […]
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National retired members’ organisation asks for submissions from members wanting to attend disabled members’, LGBT members’, Black members and women’s conferences as delegates in October, November, January and February
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Roger is 70 years old and has been retired from Sheffield City Council as an administrator since 1997