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When Unite rep Sarah Guyon returned to work after giving birth to one of her children, she’d expected – as anyone would – the support and congratulations of her colleagues. But on a male-dominated construction site, women like Sarah are still met with attitudes you’d think we’d eradicated decades ago. “Some of the men told […]
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UNISON statement on new guidance for single sex spaces issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
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UNISON statement on new guidance for single sex spaces issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
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Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap
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Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap
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Baroness Lawrence joined UNISON head of health Helga Pile in conversation to discuss racism in healthcare and wider society, and why we need to decolonise education and support young people
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Baroness Lawrence joined UNISON head of health Helga Pile in conversation to discuss racism in healthcare and wider society, and why we need to decolonise education and support young people
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If you receive PIP, support someone who does, or work with people affected by the benefit, we’re urging you to share your experiences
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If you receive PIP, support someone who does, or work with people affected by the benefit, we’re urging you to share your experiences
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Women’s conference delegates discuss and condemn the ‘damage’ of controversial Equality and Human Rights Commission interim guidance
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Women’s conference delegates discuss and condemn the ‘damage’ of controversial Equality and Human Rights Commission interim guidance
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UNISON members call for greater flexibility and support for bereavement and pregnancy loss
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UNISON members call for greater flexibility and support for bereavement and pregnancy loss
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The union stands by its beliefs in the rights of our trans, non-binary and gender diverse members
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The union stands by its beliefs in the rights of our trans, non-binary and gender diverse members
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Report provides detailed examination of services
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Report provides detailed examination of services
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On White Ribbon Day (25 November) Unite stands together to call for an end to gender-based violence and campaign for safer workplaces and communities. The White Ribbon is a globally recognised symbol to end men’s violence against women and girls and was started as a movement 34 years ago in Canada. Since then the White […]
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Unite Community members joined with fellow trade unionists and local activists to organise “Bridgwater Together” on Saturday (15 Nov). The annual event aims to bring together communities from across the Somerset town, build bridges and celebrate what they all have in common. The event is now in its 11th year, and fills the town with […]
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Today’s workers are tomorrow’s pensioners. And I’m proud that as your general secretary, I’m there for all of you
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