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You can help by asking your MP to sign the Early Day Motion put forward by MP Caroline Lucas (it only takes a […]

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

November is young workers’ month! We will be aiming to raise the profile of young workers and young UNISON members by recruiting and organising them to help us win better working conditions and build an even stronger union.

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.

Activists should challenge employers on their commitment to Black workers

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

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1 – 31, March 2017

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to […]

During February most of us are thinking about AGM’s, be that with our Branches, Service Group or SOG’s. 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, having been started there […]

Figures show Black workers to be under-represented in higher education workforce

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 […]

General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales

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.