COHSE nursing students taking action in 1948
Women and trade unions
Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. We’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.
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One of UNISON’s main aims is to help workers fight for fairness and equality in the workplace and beyond. Challenging discrimination and winning equality is at the heart of everything UNISON does.
This section is about women’s equality. UNISON women work with all parts of the union to end discrimination and campaign for equality. We work for improvements to women’s rights in the workplace and in the wider community.
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9 July 2026 2:00pm–4:30pm
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow G4 0BA and on Teams
Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on disabled LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other disabled LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you!
17 – 19 July 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow
Registration for the 2026 UNISON WET & Energy Equality Training Seminar is now open. The seminar will take place in Glasgow, at the Glasgow Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, on 17-19 July.
The UNISON WET & Energy Equalities Training Seminar is the annual training and learning event for members working in the Water Industry, Environment Agencies, Transport and Energy sectors to take part in educational workshop sessions covering a range of equalities and directed at developing the skills and experience to enhance this important area of trade union work.