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Violence against women and girls Ms McAnea also spoke of the violence against women in current conflicts […]

There has been much discussion around the issue of equal pay, following some high-profile council funding problems, and recent activity from other trade unions in local government branches in England. UNISON’s position, as the leading trade union on equal pay, is supported by our history of successful claims, with members receiving millions in compensation. We […]

However, despite years of progress, many workers – and particularly those in low-paid jobs – continue to face a persistent and unjust pay gap […]

The council has now sent an offer out to affected workers, who will decide whether or not they wish to accept it. The offer consists of 70% of the difference […]

Working years Proposing a motion ‘gender pay justice for women workers’, Kate Ramsden of Scotland region (pictured above) told delegates: “Workers – mainly women […]

The ‘fantastic UNISON women’ fighting for fair pay in Glasgow offer an inspiring example for International Women’s Day

The long running dispute around equal pay and has continued even after the members were awarded a £500m settlement in 2019

Eight out of 10 social care workers are women. Many are also Black or migrant workers. They are undervalued and low-paid, with many on […]

“Think about cleaners, catering staff, childcare workers, care workers, teaching assistants and health care assistants. “What do these jobs have in […]

“We need to be willing to hold employers to account, such as the public sector women workers have in Glasgow. Their success this year sent a strong message to employers and underpaid staff […]

They take the editor’s award in the city’s Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year awards

And the women workers of Glasgow were definitely feeling the love as they celebrated final victory in their 12-year long […]

City Chambers rally greets council’s ratification of £548m deal to compensate for years of unequal pay

Just over 10% of all university workers come from elsewhere in the EU and many “are frightened,” said Rose Babbage from the University […]

A two-day strike by hospital workers in Bolton, Lancashire, scored a clear victory for members who were being denied the Agenda for […]