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Safety and pensions up front as women’s conference opens

Jenny Martin from the West Midlands took the opportunity to remind delegates of the ongoing struggle by Birmingham care workers […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

President tells women’s conference: unions make lives better

Gordon McKay urges activists to continue the fight against Conservative policies that knowingly hurt working people

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘We won’ – Glasgow women celebrate equal pay

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

That was the year that was – 12 months in UNISON

As 2018 draws to a close we look back on a memorable year with the UK’s biggest union

Article on the UNISON National site.

Disabled members speak out over lack of proper disability leave

Disabled activists employers often don’t understand the issue and can ‘punish’ disabled workers.

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Glasgow equal pay talks resume after successful strike

‘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’.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON equality survey – with prizes

Help us campaign for equality by filling in our survey – and maybe win a holiday for two at Croyde Bay Holiday Resort in north Devon

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘You can be a mother, daughter, sister and engineer if you wish’

UNISON’s women’s conference addresses the lack of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘I see first-hand how lack of funding is harming the NHS’

UNISON president and hospital catering assistant Margaret McKee gives rousing speech to women’s conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT History Month helps us challenge prejudice

Being LGBT is criminalised in 72 states, In eight of those, it is punishable by death. There are plenty of […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

February is LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to the United States and the United Kingdom. LGBT History Month was initiated in the UK by Sue Sanders, […]

Article, LGBT, News on the UNISON South East site.

Take action against Philip Hammond’s comments on disability

Ask your MP to sign an Early Day Motion asking the Chancellor to retract his comments

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

World AIDS Day: 1st December

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

It’s Young Workers’ Month!

We will be promoting news of the new rate when it is announced. UNISON policy is to support the campaign to win a national minimum wage of £10 per hour for all, regardless of […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Black workers hit harder by austerity

In June this year, UNISON ran a survey to find out about members’ financial situations, and some of the results are shocking, especially when it came to our Black members.

Article, P.S data on the UNISON National site.