Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
The nation faces a desperate housing crisis. We need to build at least 250,000 homes per year to meet housing demand but less than half the homes we need are being built. The acute shortage of housing – particularly social and affordable housing – has led to spiralling rents and house prices across the nation […]
The South East Young Members’ Forum has launched a campaign aimed at persuading the government to introduce rent capping in the South East. The South East has the second highest median rents, where private rental properties cost an average of £852 per month. The median rental values in London and the South East have grown […]
The government has launched its campaign to raise awareness of the increase in national minimum wage rates – and the so-called national living wage – which will come into force on 1 April. The new rates are: 25 and over – £7.50 an hour; 21 to 24 – £7.05 an hour; 18 to 20 – […]
To celebrate TUC Young Workers Month the Northern Young Members group held a screening of this season’s blockbuster hit Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
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
Delegates commit union to campaign for quality youth services as part of broader fight to save local services
The future of young people is at stake with the EU referendum
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It is their future that is on the line, and much of the power to decide the future of our country rests in their hands. This is a once in a […]
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 […]
Throughout history young people have made vital contributions to social movements. From the 13-year-old girls in the match […]