Union’s NEC hears that it is not possible to commit to usual schedule due to ongoing COVID-19 disruption
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President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
Policy officer Michelle Singleton offers some help on the best way of writing a successful motion for conferences
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Dave Prentis announces UNISON’s official support for Stop Trump UK as he speaks at the union’s women’s conference in Brighton
LGBT delegates hear of fears after EU referendum and pledge to fight rise of hate crime after the vote
Vice president Carol Sewell hands out awards and urges delegates to continue the excellent work
Delegates debate a range of motions on how best to increase inclusivity while being sensitive on language issues
Delegates look back at a tumultuous year – and forward to building the community of the union
General secretary highlights work done by the union’s LGBT members as conference convenes in Wales
Guest speaker to disabled members’ conference explains the work of a House of Lords committee looking at the Equality Act
Some managers don’t understand reasonable adjustments, but others are using disability as an excuse to get rid of staff, say delegates
Experiences range from disabled parking spaces being blocked to being denied access to a bus because drivers won’t insist buggies are folded up
Brighton conference opens with delegates debating a raft of motions that reveal how members face bullying and harassment in many guises