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We need to throw out shameful immigration bill and detoxify immigration debate, UNISON delegate Liz Cameron tells Labour conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches credit union network

UNISON is launching a unique scheme to increase the help that it gives members in financial difficulty, and challenge the rise of the pay-day lenders

Article on the UNISON National site.

Marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I have a dream’ speech

The council leader mayor Loeb ignored workers' demands and strongly opposed union organisation. Despite being given an ultimatum to return to work immediately, the mounting negative press and […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Go home vans should be driven off our streets

Banning the ads would be the right thing to do, but the fact that the Home Office think that this type of advertising is acceptable, shows how low this Government is prepared to stoop

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

How is austerity affecting the LGBT community?

UNISON has asked NatCen Social Research, an independent social research organisation, to explore how public spending cuts are affecting LGBT people. We want to hear from LGBT people […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruit to fight racism, say Eastern Black members

"By joining UNISON, Black workers become part of a massive organisation that has a proud track record of tackling racism in the public […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help save the equality duty

Sign a new petition to protect the public sector equality duty from the government’s so-called war on red tape

Article on the UNISON National site.

What keeps you awake at night?

Take the UNISON survey and get the chance to win a mini e-reader

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns ‘shocking and horrific’ murder of soldier Lee Rigby

They voted to organise a high-profile anti-racism campaign, working with organisations such as Hope not Hate, Unite against Fascism and other trade unions to organise either on the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates vote to kick racism out of football

It works to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and work for positive change. UNISON, which is already affiliated to Show Racism the Red Card, also plans to write to the FA […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Delegates discuss motions on equalities issues and the cuts

Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Conference hears of impact of cuts on Black people

Two fifths of Black workers live in low-income households: more than the national average

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help fight back against the attack on the equality duty

You can help the fight back against attacks on the equality duty by asking your MP to ask them to sign an early day motion reaffirming commitment to the duty

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns racists for capitalising on soldier’s murder

June meeting of NEC also notes success of recruitment drive, sends support to Mid Yorkshire members and prepares for delegates conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON hosts the launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

UNISON Northern regions hosts launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

Article on the UNISON National site.