Amanda Kendal
Delegates also hear emotional debates on ‘conversion therapy’ and the lack of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
Conference hears of treatment of the Palestinian people, plus the plight of LGBT workers in Colombia, Turkey and Jamaica
Assistant general secretary tells LGBT delegates of the challenges facing the union in the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
Delegates speak of the rise in bigoted language and praise UNISON for leading the fightback among trade unions
Across all our regions, throughout the month of Grovember, UNISON activists have been spreading the message that we’re #strongertogether
Delegates discuss a range of issues that affect the lives of disabled people, in and out of the workplace
Disabled activists employers often don’t understand the issue and can ‘punish’ disabled workers.
Assistant general secretary addresses disabled members’ conference
Disabled members speak out about the importance of mental health care and the role that mental health first aid can play
Emma Lewell-Buck highlights ‘cruelty’ of government policies toward disabled people
Workers are often punished for disability-related absences, with more discretion needed from employers and managers
Gordon McKay also urges members to use ‘Grovember’ to continue to make the union stronger
UNISON is encouraging members to respond to the government’s consultation on social housing in England. A government green paper promises “a new deal for social housing” to make sure that tenants have access to safe, secure and decent homes, and are empowered to hold their landlords to account when things go wrong. Key proposals include: […]
UNISON marks the 25-year fight against racism in football
Workers were set to lose hours and pay, but campaigning has seen the employer move to bring the team back in house