Delegates discuss motions on equalities issues and the cuts

Delegates at UNISON’s local government conference completed their conference this afternoon with a series of debates around equalities issues and the cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Conference hears of impact of cuts on Black people

Two fifths of Black workers live in low-income households: more than the national average

Article on the UNISON National site.

Help fight back against the attack on the equality duty

You can help the fight back against attacks on the equality duty by asking your MP to ask them to sign an early day motion reaffirming commitment to the duty

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns racists for capitalising on soldier’s murder

June meeting of NEC also notes success of recruitment drive, sends support to Mid Yorkshire members and prepares for delegates conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON hosts the launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

UNISON Northern regions hosts launch of Show Racism the Red Card schools’ toolkit

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON gives evidence to the equality duty review

Union says it has only been two years since the Public Sector Equality Duty came into force and this review is premature

Article on the UNISON National site.

NBMC conference decisions now available

A full record is now available of all this year’s conference decisions

Article on the UNISON National site.

Black members stress need to build the union

Debates see commitment to encourage young members and voting

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON membership and the EDL, SDL and WDL

The NEC meeting on 5 December 2012 agreed that membership of, or support for, the English, Welsh and Scottish Defence Leagues is incompatible with UNISON membership

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Article on the UNISON National site.