- Conference
- 2003 National Delegate Conference
- Date
- 20 February 2003
- Decision
- Carried as Amended
Conference is concerned about the increase in prostate cancer every year and demands that prostate screening should be made available to men of all ages and that representations be made through all appropriate channels as a matter of urgency.
In addition UNISON should arrange for appropriate materials to be distributed to UNISON branches to highlight the importance of this issue.
Conference also calls on all service groups to raise this matter with their employers to ensure that paid time off is given to attend screening appointments.
Conference further calls on the National Executive Council to ensure appropriate publicity on this issue in Focus and U magazine appears at least once every year.