Delete: “Work with the Board of Deputies of British Jews (BoD) and the Community Security Trust (CST)” Replace with “work with affiliated organisations”
Conference motions
In 2023 the TUC produced a report on the impact of long exemption periods for unfair dismissal claims on young workers, noting that “employees aged 16 to 24 are far less likely to have built up two years of continuous service in the same job, so are much more likely to miss out on key […]
Conference condemns the deadly terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur, which resulted in the deaths of two people and hospitalisation of three others. Conference stands in solidarity with the British Jewish community against any and all acts of terrorism. Conference notes that according to a report by the Institute […]
Conference notes the frightening escalation in far-right activity since September’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ demonstration called by Tommy Robinson. The demonstration was attended by over 100,000 people and has emboldened people with racist views across the United Kingdom. Far-right activity has included intimidating demonstrations taking place outside of accommodation housing asylum seekers in often overcrowded and […]
Conference notes announcements since the original motions deadline which we believe will have a direct impact on young members including those that are visa holders: 1) On 26 September 2025 the UK Government announced digital ID will be rolled out by the end of parliament 2) On 14th October 2025, the UK Home Office announced […]
Conference expresses its concern and dismay at Reform UK’s recent electoral gains, which signal a significant political shift with potentially serious implications for the community sector. Over the ten Local Authorities Reform currently controls, UNISON community has thousands of members who will be directly affected by the policy aims of Reform UK—whether through their commitment […]
Conference believes migrant workers are essential to the community sector, yet many face difficulties such as: – Restrictions on changing employers; – Fear of dismissal or deportation for speaking out; – Barriers to training and progression; and – Low pay and undervaluation. Migrant care workers employed under the Health and Care Worker visa are tied […]
Conference notes that precarious employment is common across the Community service group – from care workers on zero hours contracts, to voluntary sector workers on rolling temporary contracts. This has a negative impact on all workers, leaving them unable to plan for their future, or even budget week to week. This affects young workers in […]
Conference notes that Community Sector (CS) members make up a substantial proportion of UNISON membership, yet many CS members are not supported by specialist branches. Conference believes it is vital that all members are properly represented in UNISON and should be well supported to participate in UNISON democracy, attend conferences, and receive the full benefit […]
Conference notes that voluntary sector services are subject to frequent commissioning and recommissioning through competitive tendering, resulting in widespread use of short-term contracts, often lasting one year or less. This instability undermines service delivery, staff retention, and the wellbeing of service users. The prevalence of short-term contracts creates insecurity for staff, as individuals seek stable […]
Conference notes the research undertaken by the Charity Finance Group amongst charity leaders in March 2025 following the announcement that the rates of Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) would rise by 1.5% in April 2025 which outlined that: 1)81% of respondents said that the rise will have a negative impact on their ability to offer […]
This Conference Notes: 1)That small charities play a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities, often filling gaps left by underfunded public services. 2)That recent government fiscal policies, including austerity measures, changes to tax relief, increase of Employers National Insurance and reductions in grant funding, have disproportionately affected small charities. 3)That inflation, rising energy costs, and […]
Conference notes that workers in housing associations deliver vital services — providing homes, support, and community safety for millions of people — yet pay and conditions across the sector vary widely. In recent years, many housing associations have imposed below-inflation pay awards, despite reporting healthy financial surpluses and maintaining high executive pay levels. The cost-of-living […]
Conference notes multiple UNISON reps in the Housing Association sector are reporting a rise in workplace violence incidents across the UK. Data collected by UNISON consistently shows worrying levels of violence, harassment and sexual harassment at work and that many workers see violence and harassment as being “part of the job”. In October 2025, UNISON […]
Conference recalls the passing of Motion 13 “Supporting regional development in Community” at 2023 Community Conference and Motion 15 “Meeting the organising challenge in Community” at 2025 Community Conference and that work on progressing these decisions remains ongoing. Conference notes that many Community members are placed in Health and Local Government branches and that support […]