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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.

Margaret Greer, the union’s national officer for race equality, said that activists should challenge employers “to prove that their support for […]

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

The Regions LGBT SOG is no different however February is also a particularly busy time for them as it is LGBT History Month. This celebration in the LGBT Community originates from the USA […]

The call comes after the latest workforce figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show that there is still a smaller proportion […]

Jo is a young member from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Justice branch. She is a member of the South East Young Members’ Forum and also sits on National Young Members’ Forum.

Women’s conference shows full support for WASPI campaign for pension equality

Employers, unions and other stakeholders sign memorandum of understanding

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 […]

That was the message from general secretary Dave Prentis tonight, as the union's LGBT 2016 conference convened in Llandudno. Unable to join delegates in the Welsh resort, Mr […]

The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking a review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). If you have applied for PIP in the past, you can fill in their questionnaire here to submit your individual responses.

“As a union with more than a million women members, we vigorously campaign for the rights of all girls and women,” said Mr Prentis. “Many women and girls are living with […]

We're looking for feedback from UNISON members and non-UNISON members, LGBT people and anyone who provide services to LGBT people. The […]

Local government conference hears Hope not Hate’s Nick Lowles call for work to build hope and a better world in memory of murdered MP and union member

Can you spare five minutes to help UNISON win equality in the workplace?