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Entirely unforecast rain made an effort to put in an appearance, but it wasn’t going to rain on our parade […]

A range of courses to equip activists with the skills and knowledge to organise and campaign effectively around political and equalities issues. Challenging Racism in the Workplace This course is designed to familiarise UNISON branch officers and workplace reps with the key elements of the Equality Act 2010, including the duty it places on employers […]

“Islamophobic and racist hate crime is on the rise so stand with us for this international display of solidarity and send a message that these offences will not be […]

UNISON women’s conference hears inspiring speech from Rosena Allin-Khan, NHS doctor and MP

That’s why we are “asking for your support”. A rule change will need a two-thirds majority in favour in June. Bev Miller […]

Dave Prentis tells women’s conference that UNISON is ‘the women’s union’

Debates suggest a range of approaches to tackling the problem, including education for employers and promoting a scheme to help women if they’re feeling unsafe

First day of debate sees elegates discuss health and safety for women, plus the plight of the Waspi generation

The president thanked delegates for all the work they have done and urged them to continue building the union and continue leading the […]

City Chambers rally greets council’s ratification of £548m deal to compensate for years of unequal pay

Some £16bn of local government pension funds is invested in fossil fuels and, with five million members in those schemes, the campaign can make an impact. Later that month, the higher education service […]

The women’s committee held their AGM on Saturday 3rd November at the regional office in Guildford.  Guest speakers included Mandy Webb is a political activist and artist who was diagnosed with HIV twenty years ago.  Mandy displayed two of her creations which you can see in the picture below.  One dress highlights the harsh impact […]

Moving a motion for the South East region, Fran Fox said that it is “recognised that employees with a disability” […]

‘The dedication to the cause of UNISON members has been incredible, and it’s been matched by the incredible strength shown by those taking action’.

UNISON East Midlands women’s member group (known as a self-organised group) campaigns for equality in the workplace and for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community. It also supports campaigns aimed at improving women’s lives – for example, to change the law to protect women experiencing domestic violence, or to […]