Hundreds of older campaigners are expected to gather in Blackpool for the annual three day NPC Pensioners’ Parliament from 12-14 June 2018. The event always starts with a colourful and noisy march through the town centre followed by a rally with a number of well known speakers. Day two and three will include sessions on […]
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South East Retired Members were well represented at the 2019 UNISON National Retired Members Conference in October. The South East Region Retired Members Committee proposed two motions, “Universal Credit and the effect on pensioners in mixed age couples” which was composited with motion 21 Southwest Region “Universal Credit and Pensioners” as amended by City of […]
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, highlights the particular challenges for older people due to the coronavirus pandemic
Rosie MacGregor, the chair of UNISON’s national retired members’ committee, warns that older people may face further challenges to their well-being post-COVID-19
Online event will take the place of cancelled conference and will be centred around social care and the need for a national care service
We speak to Karen Clark about the contribution UNISON’s retired members make to the union
The conviction of Derek Chauvin must be the first step towards positive change to tackle racial injustice
The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare
In this fringe event during Virtual Special Delegate Conference, senior Black leaders will discuss UNISON’s work for race equality, with practical steps for change. The focus is race equality but the conversation is broad and deep.
Registration required.
The Regional Retired Members AGM 2021 will take place virtually on Thurs 9th December.
The union’s retired members come together virtually, discussing a wide range of issues, determined as ever to make their voices heard
Our retired members’ group works closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. Every year the Eastern group holds a seminar covering a range of topics that should be of interest to retired members […]
We’re proud to present our new equality calendar! The interactive calendar will help UNISON Eastern members and activists keep on top of the big events in the union as well as national and international equalities dates. The calendar will be updated regularly so check back for the latest and please get in touch if you’ve […]
