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Delegates call for better information

Disabled members’ conference also discusses the importance of inclusivity and the work of caucuses

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Conference unanimously gives LGBT the + factor

Introducing a motion for the national LGBT committee, Anu Prashar told delegates that, “when I came out, it seemed as though I only had two […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Burnham says NHS pay offer is an insult

Labour's Mr Burnham described the secretary of state's decision on pay as "a calculated insult to NHS staff". The NHS employers' chief executive Dean Royles did speak to protestors, But while he […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS members protest against continuing pay freeze

UNISON members and colleagues from across the NHS were out in force on NHS Protest Day today to make their message loud and clear – they deserve a proper pay rise

Article on the UNISON National site.

NHS members get set for day of protest

UNISON members in the health service will be making their voices heard across the UK tomorrow, as NHS Protest Day highlights anger at being denied even a 1% pay rise by the government

Article on the UNISON National site.

Taking the NHS Day of Protest onto social media

UNISON has produced a number of infographics that branches can use online as well as in newsletters. You can find the first two in the resources section of the NHS pay campaign pages on our website […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

The cost of government cuts on women

UNISON is launching a nationwide survey aimed at gauging the impact of the government

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cuts to health and housing services push LGBT people to margins of society

 “The growing sense of isolation among LGBT workers is another real concern. And we are in a situation where young people are being kicked out from home and have to sofa-surf, live […]

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Rally for the NHS, UNISON urges TUC delegates

"Over the summer, the NHS faced its first serious crisis for the best part of a decade, as hospital waiting lists reached a five-year high of nearly three […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Equal marriage: UNISON continues to push on pensions

We have pushed the bill to introduce same sex marriage, giving evidence to Parliament, briefing our linked MPs and contacting […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Report gives a health check to question of equality

The report is in preparation for the examination of the UK government by the UN CEDAW committee in July 2013

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for pensions equality in marriage bill

UNISON is urging MPs to support the amendment on pensions equality and ask members to contact their MPs urgently

Article on the UNISON National site.

Extensive LGBT survey results published

Over 80 % from every EU member state remembered negative comments or bullying of LGBT students at school. One in five of those who were employed and/or looking for a job felt […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today is international day against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and UNISON marks the day with renewed commitment to working for LGBT equality

Article on the UNISON National site.

UK tops index of legal rights for LGBT people

ILGA-Europe publishes Rainbow Index to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on 17 May

Article on the UNISON National site.