Conference, over the past 10 years Unison has worked hard to push the agenda of a real living wage, challenging parity in pay by gender, ethnicity, and disability. The pay gaps in the UK are continuing to grow further and further apart. The covid pandemic has had an impact on this and is used as […]
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Conference notes that, for many UNISON disabled members, barriers still exist in the workplace, making it as difficult as ever to sustain their employment. In spite of legislation in the form of the Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty, and despite the pioneering efforts of the 30+ signatory bodies to the first Disability Employment […]
Long Covid, a condition that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, remains a poorly understood medical issue, even among clinicians. The severity of initial symptoms does not necessarily predict the likelihood of developing Long Covid, with individuals experiencing mild initial symptoms still at risk for long-term complications. Recovery from Long Covid varies greatly among individuals, with […]
This conference wishes to express its concern about the hostility experienced by Police, Probation and CAFCASS (PPC) members at this year’s National Delegate Conference, particularly on Friday 21st June. Delegates from PPC branches were left feeling disenfranchised, ostracised, and dejected. Members within our service group have supported other areas of the union without fear or […]
Conference we are becoming more aware of the barriers faced by members with neurodiverse conditions that may be hidden and we note the great work done by Unison to raise issues around this with members and employers. There are many hidden disorders that may affect our members health and wellbeing such as eating disorders, type […]
There is no doubt that the workplace has progressed concerning employing staff with a disability, but there is still a lot of work required. We need to ask employers to assess their workplaces regularly. They need to look at policies, access, reasonable adjustments and attitudes in the workplace as a part of the overall work […]
On the 23rd of May 2023 Sir Iain Livingston, the then Chief Constable of Police Scotland issued a statement stating that institutional racism, sexism, misogyny, and discrimination exist within Police Scotland. The new Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Jo Farrell agreed with this statement and reiterated Police Scotland’s commitment to eliminating discrimination when she took […]
Last year’s conference was held in Scotland. The 10th anniversary of the formation of Police Scotland. It was on 1st April 2013, that all 8 Scottish police forces merged to form a single force, Police Scotland. This was not without problems and the hard work and determination of the eight individual police forces but the […]
Conference celebrates that 2024 is UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers. This is an opportunity to not only showcase the amazing work the LGBT+ self–organised group has done over our history but is also a chance to highlight the continued discrimination faced by LGBT+ members, and what we can do to make our workplaces more inclusive. […]
The pressure on our police staff members to adapt and train for their ever-changing roles continues every year. New regulations, new protocols, new legislation means members needing to adapt their working practices and processes. Additionally, police budgets see our members jobs at risk. Resilience is at bare minimum and in some organisational structures our members […]
For several years now our member’s jobs have been under attack. Vacant positions lying dormant and not filled after so-called re-organisational moves that have seen the post holder leave the organisation. Yet the work left by that post is still required to be done and passed on to those left behind or by police officers […]
Conference notes the devolution of policing and justice to the Senedd (Welsh Government) is a constitutional question and since the establishment of the Senedd in 1999, has been characterised by the work of various commissions aimed at establishing how the current settlement between UK and Welsh government delivers for Welsh communities. For policing and justice […]
Conference, colleagues working for the Probation Service will be aware of the ongoing difficulties faced by staff when their roles become subject to job evaluation. Recent experience has made it all too clear to UNISON members that the employer clearly views this as a scheme owned by HMPPS rather than a shared agreement with the […]
Conference, know that the implementation of Post Incident Process (PIP) accreditation for UNISON activists has been a resounding success. Trained PIP accredited UNISON representatives ensure that our members are looked after following a death or serious injury (DSI) following police contact. PIP reps provide crucial welfare assistance, obtain legal cover, and provide ongoing support throughout […]
Conference will be well aware of the success of UNISON Post Incident Process (PIP) accredited reps and the incredible support they provide our members following a death or serious injury (DSI) after police contact. Another benefit they’ve provided has been by ensuring the inclusion of police staff in a process that was previously incorrectly thought […]