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But I am constantly in awe of the resilience, creativity, and dynamism of young workers today. “UNISON believes in you. Believe in yourself and keep fighting for our […]

UNISON has raised the age limit of its young members to 30. Two activists discuss how the change will affect and empower the self-organised group within the union

It celebrates effective and innovative campaigning by young members – whether on workplace issues or wider political campaigns. The national young […]

We hope every branch and region will use this opportunity to step up organising with young workers – and make our young members' groups better than ever before.” […]

A TUC report found that 68% of disabled women workers had been sexually harassed at work

Guest speaker Daniella Vega Sotelo, a member of the peasant farmer’s union FENSUAGRO, spoke of being a trade unionist in Colombia

Assistant general secretary Jon Richards welcomes delegates and speaks before a morning of debate

UNISON believes mental health is a trade union issue and UNISON's young members are actively campaigning for workplaces that are […]

Do you know a Black member, under 27 who should be nominated for the Young Black Member Award? We are looking for branches and regions to nominate young Black members who are active in the union, dedicated to race equality and passionate about improving workplaces. Download the Young Black Member Award nomination form This award […]

The chairs of UNISON’s young and retired members’ committees share their thoughts about the different challenges and motivations facing their members

Throughout the course of the event, delegates spoke time and again of how important UNISON had been over the past two years

Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers

Based on their responses, our report "Getting Active in UNISON" makes some recommendations to branches who want a plan to engage more young members in their work. We suggest: Personal […]

The union seeks government guarantees that health data will be used in an ethical manner, assigned its true value and used for the benefit of UK healthcare

With vaccine hesitancy high among young women, UNISON members reassure others that there’s nothing to fear