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UNISON network meeting for bi+ members

Date
8 July 2021 5:30pm–7:00pm

UNISON network meeting for all Bi+ members.

Event on the UNISON National site.

UNISON network meeting for trans members

Date
8 July 2021 2:00pm–3:30pm

UNISON network meeting for all Trans members.

Event on the UNISON National site.

UN Anti-Racism Day – National Day of Action

Date
20 March 2021
Location
Online

March 20 2021 is UN Anti-Racism Day. This event will be marked with an online national rally with speakers representing the broad alliance of communities and organisations that make up the anti-racist movement. The growth of the Black Lives Matter movement has shone a fresh spotlight on the horrific levels of racism around the world. […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

TUC survey reveals 71% of working mothers denied furlough

Working parents – particularly mothers – are in an impossible situation this lockdown. UNISON is calling for paid parental leave to support them

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON salutes team that kept up abortion access in lockdown

Union-sponsored annual nursing team award goes to nurses who helped ensure women had access to abortion services during COVID-19

Article on the UNISON National site.

ONLINE EVENT – Homeworking during the pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges

Date
23 November 2020 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online

This online webinar is aimed at UNISON members and activists. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the number of workers that have been working from home. Sometimes as a result of direct instructions from governments / devolved parliaments and sometimes as a result of workers shielding. This webinar explores the challenges faced […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Black members Live!

Date
22 – 23 January 2021
Location
Online

We hope you are well and keeping safe. 2020 has been a year of change, challenge and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of COVID-19, many conferences and meetings have had to be cancelled.  But we still want to involve you, share information on how Black members are keeping active in UNISON […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

A champion of diversity

“I just try to support people the best I can. Black, white, women, men, LGBT, disabled, religious or not, so many people face barriers. If someone’s been treated badly or […]

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

‘Without a struggle, there can be no progress’

To mark Black History Month, UNISON looks at one part of the struggle to end slavery

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Blog: Ten years of the Equality Act and still fighting

UNISON disabled and LGBT+ activist Louise Ashworth looks back at 10 years of the Equality Act

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

LGBT+ Live!

Date
13 – 15 November 2020
Location
Online

To register your interest in attending please email conferences@unison.co.uk as follows: Please include the subject heading – LGBT+ Live! In your email – […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Webinar for UNISON bi+ members

Date
15 October 2020 5:30pm–6:30pm
Location
Online webinar

Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, the 2020 UNISON Bi+ members’ network meeting will take place on a virtual platform. All UNISON Bi+ members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Joining details for the webinar will only be sent to those who have registered to attend in advance. If you would like to register to […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Let’s have an informed discussion about working from home

Tansaim works for a big energy company and Graeme works for a small charity. But like so many others, we’ve both worked from home during the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Webinar for UNISON transgender members

Date
30 July 2020 6:00pm–7:00pm
Location
Online webinar

This webinar is for UNISON members who self-identify as trans, for members with trans backgrounds and members whose gender identity does not fit into the gender binary. Discussion topics will include reform of the Gender Recognition Act and Black Trans Lives Matter. This event will take place on GoToWebinar – Joining details will only be sent […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Blog: the plight of pregnant workers in the age of COVID

In June, the TUC published research around the experience of pregnant workers and new mums in the COVID-19 crisis. One in four have experienced unfair treatment at work […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.