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Hear from two award-winning school support staff, and we do some trade union myth busting. Listen […]

As part of LGBT+ history month we’ll be sharing some interesting snippets of LGBT+ history

It is an excellent opportunity to engage LGBT+ workers, grow the union’s LGBT+ membership and embed LGBT+ rights in its organising, campaigning […]

LGBT+ members meet as a self-organised group at national level and there is an annual LGBT+ conference […]

UNISON’s four self-organised groups — for Black, women, disabled and LGBT+ members — as well as groups for young and retired members, all have regional committees as well […]

Hello and welcome to Behind the service: a UNISON insight into Local Government, hosted by Paul Bell and Ruth Levin. Paul Bell works closely with members who work for the Food Standards Agency. Ruth Levin is involved in UNISON’s pay campaigns for local government workers, highlighting the need for more and better funding for local […]

The impact of domestic abuse is wide-ranging and will inevitably affect workers and their colleagues. It is important that it is understood as a serious, recognisable and preventable issue in the workplace. Abuse can be psychological, financial and emotional, and includes controlling or coercive behaviour. It can also include stalking, forced marriage, so called ‘honour […]

This year is UNISON’s Year of Black Workers UNISON has 185,000 Black members, most of whom work in health and local government services, with significant numbers working in social care and schools. Many deliver frontline services, and many are low paid. UNISON national officer for race equality Margaret Greer said: “The Year of Black Workers […]

UNISON members in Further and Higher Education: welcome to your training overview. Here you’ll find a summary of online courses and training. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focus will stand you in good stead when it comes time to develop in your […]

The results of the 2023 NEC election are now available. A summary list of the newly elected members is available here. These members will take office following the end of the National Delegate Conference 2023. The term of office will run until the end of National Delegate Conference 2025. A full copy of the Scrutineer’s […]

UNISON resources to support Trans rights at work Digital Organising for LGBT+ Equality Guide (PDF) Gender identity: An introductory guide for trade union reps supporting […]

She is also a former co-chair of LGBT Labour and was active in the campaign for equal marriage. On 13 December 2018 Hannah was appointed […]

What is LGBT+ self-organisation? How can allies support SOGs? In UNISON’s year of LGBT+ workers, this […]

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls – White Ribbon Day – we have launched this web page with the best free learning resources available for public service workers in Wales that can help us all to improve our knowledge and come together to tackle the issue. If you […]

Does your branch have a plan for recruiting and developing young activists? Encouraging young members to get involved is important for UNISON’s long-term success, so in November 2020 we surveyed UNISON’s young members to ask about their involvement in the union. Based on their responses, our report “Getting Active in UNISON” makes some recommendations to […]