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The new protection orders are set to replace domestic violence protection orders, designed to prevent perpetrators of domestic abuse from harassing their victim […]

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

“When the country starts to count the cost of the pandemic, we can’t allow the burden to fall on women – again”

The COVID-19 crisis has promoted ‘working from home’ to unprecedented levels. But whether that’s a good, great or terrible thing depends who you’re speaking to

The results from UNISON’s annual equalities survey are in, and after 8,825 responses including from Black, disabled, women and LGBT+ members, one of the most contentious topics is working from home

Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers

MP Jess Phillips has taken on board UNISON amendments to help protect those who have suffered domestic abuse

Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services.  We need them now

What should be a celebration with colleagues can too often turn into an ordeal of innuendo, harassment and even assault

As the union of over a million women, and with nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women in work, UNISON is raising awareness and understanding of the menopause

Commenting on Labour’s proposals to improve the workplace for women, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Thursday): “Balancing work with caring for children or elderly parents and running a home can be a struggle for many women. “Good employers know that paying women fairly, offering them generous maternity leave and pay packages, along with flexible […]

“People are often coerced into signing NDAs without realising that this may prevent them from talking about sexual harassment”

As the union of over a million women, and with nearly 8 out of 10 menopausal women in work, UNISON is raising awareness and understanding of the menopause. Because it’s a work issue

The menopause is a workplace issue which means that it is a UNISON issue. Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday 18th October, UNISON’s equalities team have launched their campaign on the menopause.

UNISON publicly responds to government consultation on workplace sexual harassment