Does your branch have a plan for recruiting and developing young activists? Encouraging young members to get involved is important for UNISON’s long-term success, so in November 2020 we surveyed UNISON’s young members to ask about their involvement in the union. Based on their responses, our report “Getting Active in UNISON” makes some recommendations to […]
Are you about to turn 27 and keen to stay involved in UNISON? Or would you like to learn what resources are available to support and develop younger activists in your branch? UNISON’s young members present a webinar on how to stay active in UNISON after ageing out of being an official ‘young member’ – the roles available, and how to support young activists to stay involved. Panel discussion with young members who have gone on to take other roles in their branches and regions.
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This young workers month, let’s listen and support one of the fastest growing groups of our membership and ensure they don’t pay the price of the pandemic
UNISON launches #OneWageAnyWage campaign is it celebrates 20 years of the national minimum wage
Conference agrees to organise and recruit more workers under 25
Join us to find out how UNISON conferences work and how policy is made. We’ll explain some of the processes and talk about what to expect if you’re attending a UNISON conference this year. Chaired by a member of UNISON’s National Young Members Forum. Register here Outcome
Young members tell us that mental health is one of the major issues affecting them both at work and at home.
Young members talk about their concerns, their hopes and their achievements at national delegate conference
Scottish young members win organising award for work against bullying
New minimum wage rates come into force across UK, including ‘national living wage’
Taster session on the role of the Green Rep (now a rule book branch position) with a panel discussion including active green reps and Stephen Smellie, UNISON NEC. Chair from UNISON’s National Young Members Forum.
UNISON’s young members present a short webinar on the role and responsibilities of the young members officer
Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future
Nominations for the 2019 Eric Roberts Award are open now – and need to be submitted by 28 December
