Donate here for the Kirklees 15
“On behalf of the Kirklees 15, we are fundraising to help us build awareness of our campaign for justice in our Union, Unison. We are made up of Unison members and branch employed staff past and present.Our Complaints of…Read more…
In-UNISON: On International Women’s Day – a former UNISON President gives her view on the current “President”
Hat tip in-UNISON blog yesterday by former President and current minority group NEC member, Maureen Le Marinel.
“On such a special day, it is always great to hear news that will make a difference to women in our union both members and staff. Many of y…Read more…
Women face workplace sexism at home
With the majority of office workers working from home since lockdown came into force in March, you’d think that the office-based sexism prevalent in far too many workplaces may have subsided in the…Read more…
Sexism in football: The beautiful game’s ugly secret?
From the school playground to the Premier League stand, for millions of people football is more than a sport – it is a way of life. But it’s a beautiful game with an ugly underbelly when it comes to women working within the sport, who are too often subjected to discrimination, harassment and abuse….Read more…
Sexual harassment is no laughing matter
For anyone who thinks that sexual harassment has been consigned to the past – a relic of the days of Benny Hill and Carry On films – new research from the TUC on sexual harassment in the workplace…Read more…
Work dress codes, high heels, and patent sexism
There are so many problems with the story of Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who was sent home by her agency, Portico, without pay because she refused to wear high heels, it’s hard to know where to begin. From a health and safety perspective, heels are bad for feet, joints and back. Sorry to…Read more…