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Conference agrees to spread the anti-bullying message, particularly during Young Workers’ Month in November

We used the results to brief our service groups and self-organised groups on key equality issues for their bargaining and organising agendas. The survey is not just for activists, so […]

This weekend, many of UNISON’s young members are coming together to talk about the future of our union, the future of public services and the future of our country.

Union will seek to use Agenda for Change to protect apprentice pay and conditions

New minimum wage rates come into force across UK, including ‘national living wage’

Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward

Under-representation – particularly among young members – cited as a problem that needs to be tackled

‘Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment free of bullying and harassment’, delegates told

Delegates commit union to campaign for quality youth services as part of broader fight to save local services

Aimed at all UNISON members, the survey asks unison members about their experience of equality and discrimination where they work. UNISON is urging all members to take part in the survey, as […]

Young people, especially women, may feel disconnected from Europe but they have the most to lose if Britain Brexits. Parental leave, paid holiday, limits on excessive hours and the right to maternity pay are just some of the important benefits we receive from the EU which would be at risk if we left.

Young people are being encouraged to vote remain on 23 June to safeguard the rights of millions of workers – and their own futures. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis today (Friday) called on the 64,000 young workers represented by the union – including nurses and teaching assistants – to turn out at the polls. Speaking […]

The history of young people and social movements

Applications for the weekend in Leicester on 13-15 May must be received by 5 April

The issue of losing my tax credits was keeping me awake at night: as a single mum I didn’t know how I was going to provide for my family