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 […]
Conference motions
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, while the public sector proper was excluded from the increase in employers’ National Insurance announced on 31 October, this has placed significant financial pressures on private and third sector bodies delivering public services, such as universities and community organisations. Organisations like these both employ young workers and provide services young workers rely […]
Conference Notes That: 1 The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that tuition fees for higher education in England will be increased by 3.1% for the next academic year, for new and continuing students. 2 This will bring full-time fees up to £9,535, and part-time fees up to £7,145. 3 This is […]
Conference notes that, according to research from the University of the West of England, over half of 16-24 year olds use buses every week and two thirds of this age group do not have access to a car. For many young workers in public services, buses are essential as a cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly […]
This Conference condemns the violent protests called in early August by far-right and fascist groups following the tragic events in Southport where three children were killed and more were injured. They have sought to exploit this tragedy with lies and disinformation especially about migrant workers, refugees, Muslims and Black workers, leading to multiple instances of […]
This conference notes: 1. On 01October 2024 Israel launched a major bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon, causing thousands of deaths, and around one million people to be displaced. 2. On 26October 2024, Israel launched airstrikes on Syria, Iraq, and Iran. This conference further notes: 3. Israel’s war is an assault on young people and […]
The racist riots across Britain over the summer were a low point in our country’s history. However, the counter protests and community actions that followed highlighted how we can see off the divisive threat of the far right by organising and standing together. The solidarity shown by these communities echoed the words of the murdered […]
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 […]