The union is calling on the Conservative government to ensure words are rapidly turned into action. Governments around the globe are asked to sign […]
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A guide to using the Public Sector Equality Duty to fight cuts, attacks on pay and conditions and discrimination by public service employers. It explains what the duty is and how you can use it, drawing on successful campaigns to date
While expressing “deep scepticism and anger” at the government’s claim to be levelling up the country, the motion cited recent research that shows: Funding […]
The government must now act swiftly to turn words into action, change the law and enforce it.” The proposals […]
Factsheet updated in January 2023 following the passing of the Scottish Gender Recognition Act and the UK Government’s opposition to this. This factsheet outlines why reform is needed and includes myth-busters and guidance on what constituency Labour Parties can do to support reform
A committed UNISON and local government activist of over three decades in Bolton, she "couldn't be prouder" to be from the North West […]
Our members expect us to call this out. The government should do the […]
Iftar, the meal that breaks the fast when the sun has set, is often shared with family and the local community. Traditionally, the fast is broken with a date (pictured above). Workplace advice […]
The government has pledged to improve childcare by extending the 30 hours of free childcare currently available to […]
Ms Hutchinson described the committee as being “disappointed” with the government’s own response, with it described by chair Baroness Deech as “ill-informed”. She told […]
Unambiguous government guidance for employers on the health and safety of pregnant workers and closure of gaps in support […]
We’re committed to our legal action against the government’s decision to renege on actions that would give justice to victims of the Windrush scandal and […]
And recent government measures – including the introduction of fees for workers to take their employers to tribunal – […]
Why 2022 is ‘an exciting opportunity to showcase the skills, experience and qualities that disabled people bring to the workplace and to society’
We’re UNISON members. Iain works for a local council and Gillian works in a hospital. And our first language is British Sign Language. When […]