A leaked opinion from the US supreme court has suggested that abortion there could be severely limited. Anne McVicker, chair of national women’s committee, and Liz Wheatley, chair of the…Read more…
Putting the local into reducing health inequalities
While national strategies are essential in reducing health inequalities, we need to emphasise local action. This week the Scottish Government statistics division published its long-term…Read more…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
To UNISON and our predecessor unions Desmond Tutu was and is an inspiration
The article Archbishop Desmond Tutu first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Our trans members, proud to be in – and out in – UNISON
For Trans Awareness Week this year, let’s meet some UNISON members and find out what makes them proud of their union
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Blog: What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger
As part of Black History Month, Mary Folashade Onafalujo shares her personal journey, from arriving in the UK to being a national officer at UNISON
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Blog: Why we should all take the menopause seriously
World Menopause Day is a reminder that the menopause is a workplace issue, says Christina McAnea
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Blog: During Pride, let’s recommit to act for LGBT+ equality
June is Pride month. Though not many of us are in central London to see it, the UNISON Centre is rainbow-lit in celebration. It’s a time for joy. LGBT+ people and communities face layers of…Read more…
UNISON to help lead union response to the racism report
The union will work with the TUC to address the discredited report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, which downplays structural and institutional racism
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Blog: Challenging racism matters to every branch
This Saturday, 27 February, the TUC and trade unions will be holding an online conference, From COVID-19 to #BlackLivesMatter – Fighting for an Anti-Racist Workplace. The conference will hear from…Read more…
‘All they’ve done is ignite a toxic debate’
UNISON says the government’s response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation is a missed opportunity and has, once again, let down the trans community
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‘It’s time for equality’
Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland spoke passionately at Congress today (September 14) in a debate about the unequal impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on ethnic minorities, working…Read more…
Gaining support for disability equality
Shadow minister for disabled people endorses UNISON’s equality work
The article Gaining support for disability equality first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Blog: LGBT+, COVID-19 and mental health
Eileen Best, of UNISON’s national LGBT+ committee, talks of the pandemic’s massive impact on mental wellbeing
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UNISON Equality Survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the pandemic
Tell us about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic – and join the prize draw for shopping vouchers
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Blog: The inequality of the pandemic
The evidence of COVID-19’s devastating impact on Black workers should shock us all
The article Blog: The inequality of the pandemic first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Action needed to address higher coronavirus death rates for Black people
Higher-risk job roles must be examined
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Letter to the Morning Star
Letter on behalf of UNISON’s presidential team and general secretary regarding the shocking, vile, transphobic cartoon that appeared in the Morning Star last week
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NHS still has huge task ahead on race, says UNISON
Bullying, harassment and abuse are a disgrace
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Support pregnant UNISON members in casualised work
Union reps: take 10 minutes to fill in our survey
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Making the NHS a positive and friendly place for everyone
UNISON ‘proud’ to sponsor inaugural health BAME award as it launches Race for Equality campaign
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