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Young workers

Find out more about how young members are organised Rights of young workers As a young worker you have most of the rights of adult workers, including: a written document […]

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Young Workers Charter

But UNISON's young members are fighting to make work better, by asking employers to sign their Respect Your Youth […]

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Young workers and mental health

UNISON believes mental health is a trade union issue and UNISON's young members are actively campaigning for workplaces that are more mentally healthy. In May 2022 we […]

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Young members equality

Why not get involved and help us campaign for the issues affecting young workers. Our young members group works to encourage recruitment, organisation and participation of young […]

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Recruiting and organising young members in UNISON

We suggest: Personal contact is really important - make sure new workers are being asked to join, and invited to participate in UNISON events; Young members can […]

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Migrant workers

Migrant workers are people who come from other countries to work in the UK. Migrant workers include seasonal […]

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Vulnerable workers

Vulnerable workers may not know or understand their employment rights, or they may be afraid to challenge their […]

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Call centre workers

Call centre workers: an introduction Call centre workers form a significant part of the UK workforce and carry out a […]

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Year of Disabled Workers 2022

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. 

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Agency and temporary workers

Recruitment agencies place workers with a hiring company. You will have a contract with the employment agency, which may or may not […]

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Valued Worker Scheme

The Valued Worker Scheme (VWS) is a joint scheme between the GMB, NASUWT, UNISON and Unite unions which aims to recognise education employers in England who value their employees. The unions recognise that there are already many employers that value their employees and work constructively with Trade Unions. Unfortunately, however, there are also many that […]

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Year of Disabled Workers resources

Covid 19 risk assessments for Black, disabled and other vulnerable workers can be downloaded here Working from home and hybrid working bargaining guide which includes […]

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Care workers: your rights

Latest on sleep-ins for care workers What has happened at the Supreme Court?  On 19th March 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed […]

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UNISON Migrant Worker Network

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International Workers’ Memorial Day

This year's theme is Climate risks for workers’.                              How can members and Branches get involved ? […]

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