Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a better society. To celebrate International Women’s Day we’ve put together a timeline of some of their key achievements
women members conference 2016
Experience of a first-time speaker at UNISON’s national women’s conference
Article on the UNISON National
site.
Understandably many of the UNISON members I speak to are scared, concerned or just plain appalled by the government’s assault on women. But I’m determined that no bill, cut or law will ever stop UNISON fighting for our members.
General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National
site.
Speaker from charity Forward urges UNISON members to fulfil their duty to protect women and girls from FGM
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
Women are being hit hardest by government cuts and by changes that restrict access to justice, Dave Prentis tells women’s conference
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
Labour MP Naz Shah wins applause with the story of her own personal politics
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
UNISON women’s conference applauds survivor’s tale of domestic violence
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
Women share their experience as carers at Brighton conference
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
Conventional and unconventional approaches to recruitment debated at women’s conference
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.
UNISON president Wendy Nichols opens women’s conference in Brighton with call to action
Article, News on the UNISON National
site.