COP27 Climate Justice rallies

12 November 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

Venues: various cities across the UK UNISON is supporting rallies for climate justice to coincide with the international COP27 climate talks in Egypt. For more information on each rally see: https://cop26coalition.org/cop27/ Outcome

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Nursing Times Careers Live Manchester

16 October 2021 10:00am–4:30pm

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Portland St, Manchester M1 4PH

Nursing Times Careers Live will be returning to an in-person event to help you reach your full employment potential in Manchester on Saturday 16 October.

Raise the Roof – Online May Day Rally

1 May 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Online

A celebration of organising from across the world with inspiring stories from South Africa, Palestine, Canada and more. Join us live for Raise the Roof, UNISON’s online mayday rally. Guests speakers to include Margaret McKee – Chair of UNISON’s International Committee Zanelle Matebula – Deputy International Secretary COSATU South Africa Assaf Adiv – MAAN Israel who organise Palestinian […]

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

27 January 2021

Everywhere

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place every year on 27 January. This year, the theme is ‘Be the light in the darkness’

UN anti-racism day

21 March 2020 12:00pm–4:00pm

London and Glasglow

March Against Racism: UN anti-racism day protest

One team week

4 – 8 November 2019

UK wide

A week to celebrate NHS support staff and show that UNISON campaigns for the whole NHS team A week to celebrate NHS support staff, particularly those working in operational services, and a chance for colleagues and the public to find out more about the vital role played by operational services staff. One Team Week celebrates […]

Black History – Future Generations

18 October 2019 12:30pm–7:00pm

UNISON Centre 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

UNISON’s Annual Black History Event attracts up to 150 attendees and brings together Black union members, activists and the local community. The event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the shared history and the achievements of Black people. UNISON’s Annual Black History Event attracts up to 150 attendees and brings together Black union members, activists […]

UN anti-racism day

16 March 2019 12:30pm–4:30pm

Central London

Unity demonstration: march against racism and fascism This event, organised by Stand Up to Racism and Love Music Hate Racism, will demonstrate our confidence in our values of respect and equality for all, for multiculturalism, strong cohesive communities and peace. It will demonstrate our solidarity in action against the politics of hate, against bigotry, racism and discrimination of […]

Women’s March on London

19 January 2019 10:00am–3:00pm

Central London

The third annual Women’s March in London is supported by UNISON and has a #wearechange theme and a “bread and roses” rally at the finish. Full details of the start, route and finish will be posted on: Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/305240533532534/ And the Women’s March website:  https://www.womensmarchlondon.com Outcome

National Demonstration to Save Libraries, Museums and Culture

3 November 2018 12:00pm–3:00pm

Central London

As the crisis in our public library service deepens and central Government slashes local council budgets, UNISON is calling a National Demonstration in support of Libraries, Museums and Culture. The demo and rally, supported by PCS and UNITE will march through central London. Details: Date: Saturday 3 November Rally in Parliament Square 1.15pm Finish by […]

TUC national demonstration: Step up for public services

12 May 2018 1:00pm–6:00pm

London: Victoria Embankment to Hyde Park

The TUC has called a national demonstration on Saturday 12 May in London. This is going to be a key moment in the fight for public services.

This march is set to be a big one. UNISON, the TUC and other trade unions are putting considerable support behind it. You’ll join thousands of like-minded people under the banner, Step up for Public Services.

Rodney Bickerstaffe memorial

12 April 2018 2:00pm–5:00pm

Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London

Rodney was a giant of the trade union movement and he is greatly missed – UNISON is organising a memorial event to celebrate his life, his humour, his work, his achievements and his comradeship

#TECHOGNITION 5-9 March 2018

5 – 9 March 2018

Nationwide

This week long #TECHOGNITION event is to help raise the public profile of School Science Technicians.

National hate crime awareness week

14 October 2017 2:00am–2:00am

Hate is a workplace issue that UNISON is determined to address.  We can tackle hate crime by raising awareness, encouraging reporting, supporting our members and negotiating workplace policies which promote zero tolerance and provide support for staff affected.  National hate crime awareness week https://www.nationalhcaw.uk/ is the ideal time to raise this issue.  New UNISON guidance […]

UNISON celebrates the journey of Black trade unionism

20 October 2017 1:00pm–8:30pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London. NW1 2AY

A networking and community event to celebrate Black History Month. A free one-day event focusing on the journey and link with trade unionism that brought many Black people to the shores of Great Britain. The theme for the event is “The History of Black Trade Unionism across the Diaspora – The Journey”. There will be […]