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Retired members equality

This section is about retired members. Our retired members group works closely with other parts of the union on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely.

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So you came on the march … what next?

After the March for a Future that Works, here are 12 actions you can take to campaign for public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Disabled members’ conference hears call for workplace advocates

Delegate stresses that UNISON reps have the skills to be workplace advocates for disabled members

Article on the UNISON National site.

Public services should ‘benefit society’ not ‘make a profit’

Profit motive in public services condemned by UNISON disabled members’ conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

Bullying and harassment – new guide

UNISON has produced a new guide on dealing with bullying and harassment that is available to be downloaded from the web

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON president urges members to get involved with Hope not hate

New materials are now available to help build work around the president’s chosen charity

Article on the UNISON National site.

Barnet council recommends backing in-house bid

Barnet UNISON welcomes “fantastic news” – but stresses that there’s more to do

Article on the UNISON National site.

Get help with winter fuel bills

A new UNISON energy switching scheme – and other ways the union can help with your bills

Article on the UNISON National site.

PCC elections on Thursday (England – except London – and Wales only)

Encourage members to vote in police and crime commissioner elections

Article on the UNISON National site.

Why the equality duty matters (England and Wales)

Take this short survey now and help us to keep the equality duty

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON’s next international seminar set for March

UNISON’s next international seminar for activists will take place in Croyde Bay over the weekend 8-10 March 2013

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Article on the UNISON National site.

Postcode pay? No way!

Workers at North Devon Healthcare Trust send message to trust with film defending national pay

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON’s LGBT conference decides

A record of decisions taken at last November’s LGBT conference is now available.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON objectives for 2013

The union’s aims for 2013 were agreed by the NEC at its December meeting

Article on the UNISON National site.