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Care workers take centre stage at local government conference

Tony Barnsley, introducing the motion on behalf of the NJC local government committee, said: “The pandemic shone a light on social care for a lot of people in this country […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Local goverment workers remember murdered MP and Orlando club goers

UNISON president says people should ‘reflect on some of the language used’ in EU debate

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Government proposals to end ‘conversion therapy’ are a cop out

This puts the UK government at odds with the devolved governments in Scotland and Wales, which have pledged to remove this […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’

Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Prentis urges LGBT delegates to continue fight against TU Bill

Attacking the "vicious, vindictive bill", which the government prefered to spend time on rather than dealing with the real problems that the country faces, he […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Reform-of-the-Gender-Recognition-Act-factsheet-Updated-Jan-2023

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

Media on the UNISON National site.

Taking pride in recruitment

The government’s austerity measures are having a devastating effect on the services lLGBT people rely on, so there’s no better time than now to promote UNISON’s pro-public services agenda to the wider LGBT community

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON guide on responding to the Consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act

This guide is intended to make responding to the government consultation on reforming the GRA easier and to give information and guidance on some of the key […]

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LGBT+ equality is top priority at health conference

In UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ workers, speakers stress the ongoing need to embed LGBT+ equality in health

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Blog: Let’s make 2024 a success

A new government is a must for our members and for our public services. Our NHS, schools, local councils and […]

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A union that keeps making LGBT+ history

It’s LGBT History Month, so there’s no better time to explore UNISON’s contribution to the struggle for equality

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‘Pay gaps exist because no one is looking,’ disabled members hear

UNISON’s disabled members’ conference debates pay gaps, the national care service, and the health and disability white paper

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Blog: Celebrating our LGBT+ members and history

With the current government fuelling hate and prejudice and actively stopping progressive legislation, we must get together and […]

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Blog: Proud to welcome in Pride

UNISON is here, campaigning for urgent action by governments to combat rising inequality and to put adequate funding into specialist LGBT+ services. We’re […]

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