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Blog: George Floyd’s murder, one year on

The public protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder challenged corporations and institutions to address the glaring racial disparities in their organisation and in society

Blogs on the UNISON National site.

TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers denied furlough

“They are exhausted from trying to find childcare and manage their child’s online learning as well as work at the same time. Some […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Take our equality survey and you could win a free holiday

Last year nearly 5,000 UNISON members took part in our equality survey. Take part this year and you might win a holiday.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Know someone who goes ‘above and beyond’ for Black members?

Nominations are open now for UNISON’s Nelson Mandela Award 2018

Article on the UNISON National site.

Together we can defeat the scourge of racism says UNISON

Speaking at the UNISON Black members conference in North Wales, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “The first responsibility of any union wanting to challenge racism must be to take it on in the workplace. Then we have to challenge it in our economy. “In these tough times it’s more important than ever not to […]

Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to language requirement for public service workers

The union warns that proposals are politically driven and potentially dangerous

News on the UNISON National site.

Today is a crucial day in the calendar – today is equal pay day

Today is the point at which the average woman working full-time starts working for free

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Women and trade unions

Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.