The lack of sympathy toward Waspi women is not surprising. Society continues to undervalue the work that women do and takes their contribution for granted
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Inconsistent, rigid and unimaginative employers are denying individuals the flexibility they need
News, Press release on the UNISON National
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Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate Women’s History Month we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.
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UNISON is marking World Menopause Day by stressing that just a few changes in the working environment can make the world of difference to working women
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UNISON has been working with Dan Jarvis MP on the issue and with a second reading of a private member’s bill due this Friday, you can help ensure it gains support
Article, News on the UNISON National
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Abortion is still illegal in the UK, with a recent report revealing that a woman was arrested straight after a stillbirth in Cornwall and remains under investigation
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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 international committee, explain why this matters to UNISON
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The new policy, which was created in conjunction with UNISON and announced on International Women’s day, will apply to all workers at City Hall
Article, News on the UNISON National
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Christina McAnea addresses women’s conference and stresses the need for the union to be more representative of its million female members
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Opening debates see delegates discuss how to increase proportionality within the union, particularly for part-time women workers, who represent a large part of the membership
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