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UNISON relaunches school uniform scheme

The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms

Article on the UNISON National site.
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EPSU congress hears warning on global treaties

Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Recruitment: Making May matter

Recruitment is the name of the game in every region over the next four weeks – what is your branch doing

Article on the UNISON National site.
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National young members weekend

16-18 May: a great chance to meet, work, and socialise with other young members and learn some key skills

Article on the UNISON National site.
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2014 recruitment campaign kicks off

Recruitment needs to be our top priority if we are to stay strong and resilient, says general secretary

Article on the UNISON National site.
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There for You winter fuel grants

Winter fuel grants are available again for UNISON members who are having difficulty meeting their heating bills.

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Help get the last four signed up for Bangladesh factory safety

One more push to get remaining high street brands signed up to the Bangladeshi factory accord

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Recruit a friend and win a fabulous prize

It’s not too late to enter our prize draw to win holidays, ipads, kindles and cameras

Article on the UNISON National site.
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How is austerity affecting the LGBT community?

Help our research to uncover the effect austerity is having, whether you are an LGBT service user or working providing services

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Organise for a world without sexism

Join hundreds of people from across the UK for a unique weekend of hands-on training in feminist activism

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Conference hears call to arms on recruitment

Women told they will be crucial to success of major campaign

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Conference highlights ConDems’ ‘problem with women’

UNISON women’s conference speaks out against impact of austerity

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Women on Covid frontline feeling pressures at work and home during pandemic

The impact of the pandemic on children is also a source of anxiety for many. Of the women who are parents, three in five (60%) are worried about the mental health of […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.
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Taking the reins of power

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

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.
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Homeworking versus the office – what do members think?

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

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.
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