Conference notes with great concern research conducted by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) confirming that 50% of women were more likely to receive wrong diagnosis when suffering heart attacks and that over 10 years 8,200 women in England and Wales died needless after a heart attack. The BHF report highlights that each year around 35,000 […]
Conference motions
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 […]
The NHS was created over 70 years ago. It is the jewel in the crown of Britain and a radical achievement of the Labour Party. Established just 3 years after the end of World War ll. Aneurin Bevan�s ambition was to build a health service based on 4 principles: Free at the point of use, […]
Conference, in 2017 a motion was proposed to this conference following the publication of a report by the TUC in 2016 entitled ��Still Just A Bit of Banter��. This report highlighted the ubiquitous sexual harassment that was going on in our workplaces, and even more concerning, the lack of reporting of this harassment to employers […]
“Conference notes that the gender pay gap figures produced on 31 March 2019 stated that the current gender pay gap has risen slightly to 14.2% from 14% the year before. Whilst the public sector pay data is 4% lower than the overall pay gap across all sectors, it is concerning that it is rising in […]
“This Conference notes:2020 is the 50th Anniversary of the introduction of The Equal Pay Act.Conference celebrates the successes of UNISON in using the legislation to achieve equal pay for large numbers of its low paid women members, in particular those in local government. Conference welcomes that in 2017 the Government introduced compulsory gender pay gap […]
Conference note there are pockets of excellent practice around support for women workers during the perimenopause and menopause. For example, Newcross Hospital have successfully rolled out �Menopause Workshops� for staff. Staff are given paid time off to attend and receive advice, guidance and support from a range of professionals. Feedback from staff has been overwhelmingly […]
Conference notes that the definition of menopause is a lack of menstruation for one full year. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55 but it can develop before or after this age range. Trans, non binary and inter-sex people may also be affected. Every menopause experience is unique.Symptoms can include hot flushes, […]
The Widen Windrush campaign was initiated by the Movement for Justice, and supported by at least 17 MP�s including Janet Daby MP, Eleanor Smith MP and David Lammy MP. National Black Members and National Delegates Conference of 2018 both also agreed policy supporting this campaign as part of the fight for Windrush justice. The campaign […]
The Widen Windrush campaign was initiated by the Movement for Justice, and supported by at least 17 MP�s including Janet Daby MP, Eleanor Smith MP and David Lammy MP. National Black Members and National Delegates Conference of 2018 both also agreed policy supporting this campaign as part of the fight for Windrush justice. The campaign […]
Employment is a fundamental part of people�s lives. Employment provides access to income, housing, health, education, etc. Employment is also a significant underpinning factor for cohesive and integrated communities. Despite decades of legislation and policies aimed at tackling racial discrimination and inequality in the workplace, unemployment rates in Scotland are still significantly higher for non-white […]
Employment is a fundamental part of people�s lives. Employment provides access to income, housing, health, education, etc. Employment is also a significant underpinning factor for cohesive and integrated communities. Despite decades of legislation and policies aimed at tackling racial discrimination and inequality in the workplace, unemployment rates in Scotland are still significantly higher for non-white […]
Employment is a fundamental part of people�s lives. Employment provides access to income, housing, health, education, etc. Employment is also a significant underpinning factor for cohesive and integrated communities. Despite decades of legislation and policies aimed at tackling racial discrimination and inequality in the workplace, unemployment rates in Scotland are still significantly higher for non-white […]
Conference, when a child goes missing in this country, the first thing a parent or carer will do is call 999. We get quick action from the police, along with our community who will get together. But some countries may not have the quick response the way we do. So unfortunately, vital time may be […]
Conference, when a child goes missing in this country, the first thing a parent or carer will do is call 999. We get quick action from the police, along with our community who will get together. But some countries may not have the quick response the way we do. So unfortunately, vital time may be […]