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Young members gather at conference in Newcastle

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Youth looking to the future

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

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Young campaigners: Eric Roberts Awards 2023

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON raises the age limit for its young members

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.” […]

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Heartbreaking stories of workplace harassment heard at NDC

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Colombian trade unionist addresses young members

She spoke of the dangers, the progress and the hopes of being a trade unionist in that country. “This is a very important time nationally in the history of […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young members’ conference opens with debates about cost of living

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Nominations now open for the 2022 Young Black Member Award

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 […]

Black members news on the UNISON National site.

A union for all ages

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

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

UNISON hosts its first young members’ conference in Cardiff

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON joins the fight over proper use of health data

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘It’s a relief, a light at the end of the tunnel’ – young women and the vaccine

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

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Young members: time to get active

Marking the TUC’s Young Workers’ Month, Sonia from the West Midlands shares her perspective

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Making sure young people have a post-pandemic future

November is young workers month and UNISON wants to hear directly from young workers on what support they need from their union

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON equality survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the pandemic

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

Article, Equality, News on the UNISON National site.