UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter is more than just a document with ideas on how to challenge workplace racial discrimination, it is constant commitment to transform public-service employers into explicitly anti-racist institutions. This page has a whole host of resources to help you get your employer to sign the charter and — more importantly — to make […]
UNISON Eastern brings together Black trade unionists and local employers for a lunchtime webinar on implementing the Anti-Racism Charter. Whether you’re a senior employer or a UNISON member, this is a great chance to see how the Anti-Racism Charter can make a difference in your workplace. Speakers Stephen Moir, CEO of Cambridgeshire County Council Nicole […]
How to be a Good Trans Ally (and preparing for Year of the LGBT+ Worker) Delivered by Michael Etheridge This workshop aims to identify the role of a trans ally […]
As we celebrate Year of the Black Worker, it’s fitting that the One Weekend equalities gong should go to someone who’s done an enormous to combat racism in her workplace and contributed so heavily to UNISON Eastern’s work for racial equality. Josette Kennington has helped revolutionise anti-racism at Cambridgeshire County Council. She’s been active in […]
Childcare costs on top of rising household bills are putting working parents, but particularly women, in a very difficult position
The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.
The Women’s Committee campaigns for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community and supports campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives.
This year, UNISON will be giving Doreen and Neville Lawrence honorary life membership as a mark of respect for their enormous contributions to fight racism across UK society
ETD plans our activist education programme and is responsible for overseeing member recruitment, organising and branch democracy and governance.
The Business and Environment Committee organises an annual programme of regular meetings, training, campaigns, seminars and communications for members of the Service Group.
The Business and Environment Committee organises an annual programme of regular meetings, training, campaigns, seminars and communications for members of the Service Group.
‘It’s important that UNISON’s Muslim members feel supported in the workplace and employers ensure and understand their needs at this spiritual and cherished time’
‘Women’s work is often undervalued and underpaid, but UNISON knows the true value’
Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement
Please note, due to industrial action planned by rail unions this meeting will now take place online. This year’s Disabled Members AGM will be taking place Online via MS Teams. Everything you need to know, including details on registering to attend, nominating members for election, and submitting motions for debate, can be found on […]
