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Blog: Will the elderly be expected to pay for 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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Retired members are facing a raft of COVID problems

Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic

Article on the UNISON National site.

COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled

President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

South East motions successful at UNISON National Retired Members Conference 2019

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 […]

Article, Equality on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON equality survey – with prizes

Help us campaign for equality by filling in our survey – and maybe win a holiday for two at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort in north Devon

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Retired members

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 […]

Page on the UNISON Greater London site.

Pensioners’ Parliament 2018

Date
12 – 14 June 2018
Location
Blackpool Winter Gardens

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 […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Dignity Action Day

Date
1 February 2018

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 […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON SE at the National Pensioners Convention Parliament

A report from our representative at the annual NPC Parliament

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Help UNISON campaign for equality

Take the UNISON equality survey – you could win three nights for two people at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

Article on the UNISON National site.

2017 Retired Members’ Conference

Date
10 – 11 October 2017
Location
Venue Cymru, Llandudno

The annual conference for UNISON’s retired members.

Event on the UNISON National site.

Retired members sought for UNISON self-organised group conferences

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

20,000 people call on MPs to debate LGPS plans

Sign the UNISON petition urging Parliament to debate plans giving ministers a right to tell pension funds where to invest money

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Levellers Day

Date
14 May 2016 12:30pm–5:30pm
Location
Burford, Oxfordshire. The parade, including UNISON’s LGBT Banner, sets off from Burford Church and goes to the recreation ground.

Event on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill: Roger’s story

Roger is 70 years old and has been retired from Sheffield City Council as an administrator since 1997

Article, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.