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UNISON ‘unequivocally condemns’ Tory donor’s ‘horrific abuse’

‘No woman in public life should have to accept this kind of abuse and intimidation’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Disabled LGBT+ members Network Meeting

Date
11 July 2024 2:00pm–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern region, 140-150 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6TH

Your reps on the national LGBT+ committee will feed any issues and ideas back to the national LGBT+ committee. How do I […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Ramadan 2024: Your rights at work

ACAS and EHRC guidance provides employers with a range of best practices during the holy month, for example, by allowing Muslim workers to start their work day earlier

Article on the UNISON National site.

Disabled LGBT+ members Network Meeting

Date
27 June 2024 11:00am–1:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre

A meeting to give LGBT+ disabled members a chance to network and agree amendments to National Disabled Members Conference

Event on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Trade unions wouldn’t be the same without Black members

But Black History Month and UNISON’s Year of Black Workers are all about getting Black people’s achievements recognised and appreciated all year round. Key […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Saluting our Sisters: Black History Month

Asian colleagues, because they’re lighter-toned, will be promoted above Black workers. Black women are always at the bottom of the chain. The darker your skin tone, the lower down the […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

UNISON welcomes British standard on menopause support at work

The new standard recognises that menopausal symptoms ‘can coincide with significant mid-life challenges and responsibilities’

News on the UNISON National site.

Disabled LGBT+ members Network Meeting

Date
7 September 2023 2:00pm–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Centre

Do you want to be more involved with UNISON’s work on disabled LGBT+ equality in the workplace, or just meet other disabled LGBT+ UNISON members, this is the meeting for you! This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, so you can either attend in person at the UNISON centre, or on teams. Contact out@unison.co.uk for […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

The increasing pressures of raising a family

Childcare costs on top of rising household bills are putting working parents, but particularly women, in a very difficult position

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Honouring Stephen, Doreen and Neville Lawrence

This year, UNISON will be giving Doreen and Neville Lawrence honorary life membership as a mark of respect for their enormous contributions to fight racism across UK society

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

Ramadan 2023: Your rights at work

‘It’s important that UNISON’s Muslim members feel supported in the workplace and employers ensure and understand their needs at this spiritual and cherished time’

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON celebrates International Women’s Day in Glasgow

‘Women’s work is often undervalued and underpaid, but UNISON knows the true value’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Women and trade unions

Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Power and unity – the theme for this year’s Black History Month

COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black workers and communities and it is vital to focus on challenging racism in the workplace

Article, General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National site.

‘A struggle is a struggle. That’s why we’ve got to stick together’

UNISON president Andrea Egan outlines her vision, pledging: “I use every power and opportunity I’ve got, and I won’t leave any equality group behind”

Article, News on the UNISON National site.