In the heat of the general election fight, let’s take a moment to recognise all of the other brilliant battles (and awards) that UNISON has won this month
disabled members
UNISON disabled members’ conference marks Disability Pay Gap Day and calls for mandatory reporting
Assistant general secretary Christina McAnea address disabled members and urges them to tell people to consider public services when they decide how to vote in December’s general election
Disabled members’ conference also discusses the importance of inclusivity and the work of caucuses
Josie Bird tells disabled members’ conference that the general election is ‘not a challenge we can afford to shirk’
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 final debates at national conference witnessed passionate debates on sexual harassment in the workplace and raising the profile of disabled members
Delegates discuss a range of issues that affect the lives of disabled people, in and out of the workplace
Disabled activists employers often don’t understand the issue and can ‘punish’ disabled workers.
Assistant general secretary addresses disabled members’ conference
Disabled members speak out about the importance of mental health care and the role that mental health first aid can play
Emma Lewell-Buck highlights ‘cruelty’ of government policies toward disabled people
Workers are often punished for disability-related absences, with more discretion needed from employers and managers
Gordon McKay also urges members to use ‘Grovember’ to continue to make the union stronger
UNISON’s disabled members are working hard to combat unfair treatment at work