- Conference
- 2020 National Women's Conference
- Date
- 22 October 2019
- Decision
- Carried
Conference is concerned that there is a section of the women�s membership that don�t have access to computers, including low paid women or those who may not be computer literate. As a consequence, they are losing out on vital information pertaining to issues that directly affect women, for example the menopause or maternity/parental rights etc.Conference notes that in order to be more inclusive and ensure full female participation within UNISON there is a need to consider other forms of communication that isn�t just linked to technology, such as producing a magazine similar to that of Black Action that incorporates some very interesting articles specific to Black members. It is time for the Women�s Committee to produce a magazine that recognises all of its valuable work and issues faced by women.National Womens Committee to liaise with the NEC.1)To explore the possibility of developing a Women�s magazine.2) To liaise with Branches, Regions, Communication Officers and any other interested parties to help with the construction of a magazine.3) For the Womens Committee to report back to conference in 2021.