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 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 […]
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 […]
Pride events, in all their forms, are a highlight of UNISON’s calendar. Here we’ll help you make the most of them
The Interim NHS People Plan was released on 3 June. It follows on from the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP). Make sure your voice is heard during the consultation
Find contact details for UNISON LGBT+ regional groups. Find out about UNISON's LGBT+ group and get […]
Our volunteer workplace reps play a vital day-to-day role in helping UNISON members. They help members by giving advice and answering questions; organising meetings; acting as spokespeople; recruiting new members; running ballots; and publicising campaigns
Equality is at the heart of UNISON. We challenge discrimination and win equality in the workplace and beyond
Whatever your problem at work, from broken central heating to mass redundancies, UNISON workplace representatives (reps), stewards and other activists work together to protect the interest of members
If you want to contact an officer or an LGBT+ activist who represents members at a regional group, the contact information is below. If you […]
Good services change lives. Many LGBT+ people choose to work delivering public services, so public sector cuts affect […]
Regional organisers play a leadership role in the union, and act as advocates of the organisation and its reputation both to members and in the wider world of employment and politics. They work […]
Branches are also encouraged to develop organisation among under-represented groups such as women, Black members, LGBT+ members, disabled members, young […]
Disabled members meet as a self-organised group at branch, regional and national level. Find out what the different groups do and how they are organised
Women members meet as a self-organised group at branch, regional and national level. Find out what the different groups do and how they are organised
