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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.

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 payments are between £21.80 and £139.75 a week and the rate depends on how a person is affected by their […]

Donate now to the UNISON-supported fundraising campaign to support West African activists working to end FGM and child marriage: donate by 18 July and your gift will be doubled

UNISON commissions research on implications of public spending cuts

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?

IDAHOBIT offers a great opportunity for campaigning in the workplace, so let us know what you have planned