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My job is to support people with learning difficulties to live in the community independently.

The best thing about being involved is the in-work support that you get if you need it. I have a disability and I’ve had a lot of time off sick […]

The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family

The photo shows representatives from the Trust and UNISON including: Darren Barber, UNISON Branch Secretary; Dorothy Hosein, Chief Executive; Sharon Carter […]

Applications for the weekend in Leicester on 13-15 May must be received by 5 April

The history of young people and social movements

Young people are being encouraged to vote remain on 23 June to safeguard the rights of millions of workers – and their own futures. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis today (Friday) called on the 64,000 young workers represented by the union – including nurses and teaching assistants – to turn out at the polls. Speaking […]

Young people, especially women, may feel disconnected from Europe but they have the most to lose if Britain Brexits. Parental leave, paid holiday, limits on excessive hours and the right to maternity pay are just some of the important benefits we receive from the EU which would be at risk if we left.

Aimed at all UNISON members, the survey asks unison members about their experience of equality and discrimination where they work. UNISON is urging all members to take part in the survey, as […]

The future of young people is at stake with the EU referendum

Delegates commit union to campaign for quality youth services as part of broader fight to save local services

The South West Young Members Forum act as the voice of young workers in the South West, bring together active young UNISON members, and help to facilitate new young members’ involvement in the union.

‘Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment free of bullying and harassment’, delegates told

This year the region’s young members group will be focusing on the problems of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Three quarters of young members experience bullying and harassment at work – with 7% of those experiencing violence, a survey carried out by UNISON in Scotland has found. The survey also showed that over 50% of these cases were not […]

Georgia Norton, young members’ officer at Colchester Borough Council branch, tells us about how she became involved in UNISON In my branch I am not just the young members’ officer but hold the role as branch treasurer and steward. Having only been a member for two years, I knew I wanted to get involved in the […]