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Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled

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 […]

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 […]

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

"The impact is clear for all to see," he told delegates at UNISON's local government conference in Brighton this morning. “Young people do not have the […]

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

Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?

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.

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 […]

The history of young people and social movements

It takes place on 13-15 May in Leicester, and brings together more than 100 young members from across the UK to find out more about UNISON and […]

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

As a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family without them. And it wasn’t just going to affect me – it had such severe consequences for my friends, some of my […]

I spend my days talking to members of the public on the phone, answering their queries on environmental issues, from planning and environmental health to housing repairs like a broken toilet

I have about 20 clients spread out across three housing estates, and they all have different support plans and need different levels of care. Some of them have been […]