Conference notes specific concerns since the inauguration of the new government in the USA. Specifically the impact on females and those who identify as female. • Conference we have been concerned since the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022 and the attitude in some states in the USA towards abortion and a woman’s right […]
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As Global leaders and international communities celebrate the fall of Syria’s Assad regime in January 25, discussions have begun in relation to the return of approximately 5.5 million refugees. In similar transitions such as Iran and more recently, Afghanistan, women’s rights have been endangered, and freedoms have been challenged. We have often seen in both […]
Conference notes that the conversation on the importance of and the impacts of women’s health conditions in the workplace has already begun. • In July 2022 the Government produced a Women’s Health Strategy for England Women’s Health Strategy for England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk); • Unison National Women’s Conference 2024 saw a successful motion carried on […]
This conference recognises the significant challenges faced by our young women members within this current financial crisis. Deeply impacting their mental health and overall well-being. According to the Young Women’s Trust (2024) recent report, 24% of young women have fallen behind with their rent or bills and 28% cannot afford food or even basic essentials. […]
Conference notes that the rise of the far right, and the planned protests taking place at the end of October, presents a health and safety risk to Black Workers, in particular Black women in the workplace. Misogynoir is used to describe the discrimination against those who have the intersection of being Black and a woman. […]
As a result of the Covid19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and cuts to jobs and services, there has been a significant increase in mental health related illnesses, with poor mental health reported as the main reason for absence from work. According to the Mental Health Foundation, social and economic factors can put women at greater […]
Conference the British Transport Police Authority reports and alarming rise in violent crimes against women and girls, with 11,357 incidents recorded in the year ending March 31, 2024, marking a significant increase from 9,464 the previous year. Conference, we know that there are specific vulnerabilities faced by women, across the public sector and community voluntary […]
Conference, it is well noted that on average women live longer than men, yet women spend greater portions of their lives in ill health, make fewer visits to their GPs, receive less health monitoring, and take more potentially harmful medication. The gender health gap refers to the disparities in health outcomes and access to healthcare […]
Conference notes the recent report from Health Equity North, Woman of the North which has found the following: – Women in the North of England provide a disproportionately high amount of unpaid care compared to their counterparts in other regions, with 10.3% of women in the North engaged in such care, compared to 8.4% in […]
Conference notes that stalking affects approximately 1 in 5 women during their lifetime. Despite the prevalence, many women do not report stalking incidents to the police. It’s estimated that only about 20% of stalking cases are reported, often due to fear of not being believed or concerns about further victimisation. While stalking does not always […]
Conference notes that there are over 80,000 young women members in UNISON – nearly 7% of the total membership. However, young women are under-represented as UNISON activists and may experience a number of barriers in getting involved in their trade union. Conference believes that it is essential that young women are encouraged and supported to […]
Menstruation affects most women, especially Black women as well as trans men and many gender diverse and non-binary people, for more than half of their working lives. While periods are a normal part of life, there are many ways that menstruation can affect working lives and the ability to do one’s job. Research suggests that […]
Until recently, it was considered that the overwhelmingly majority of people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were ‘men and boys’. This is of course not accurate, and we now know there are many women, girls and non-binary people with ASC and ADHD. In the words of the National Autistic […]
After a groundbreaking year for LGBT+ workers in 2024, where we saw LGBT+ visibility shine, and the adoption of a stunning rule change at the 2024 national delegate conference to ensure that non-binary members can stand for our national executive council’s regional seats, we cannot allow LGBT+ workers’ rights to slide backwards. Following the years […]
This conference knows how much benefit has been brought with Self Organised Groups having their own Year of. We have had the Year of Young Worker, Disabled Worker, Black Worker and LGBT+ Worker. Is it not timely that for 2027 to be the Year of the Women Workers in Unison? The issues and challenges that […]