Pride is about people. It’s about creating a society where everyone feels they belong, where people are respected for who they are, and where differences are valued rather than judged. Recent events in Durham have shown just how important that sense of solidarity still is. When funding for Pride was pulled, it could have been […]
Equalities
UNISON is proud of its work to promote trans-inclusive workplaces, and of its track record in campaigning for changes to equalities laws The Supreme Court judgment has created anxiety and concern for many trans, non-binary and gender diverse people. UNISON wants to make clear that it will not condone use of the ruling to generate hostility against or between people who have or share the different characteristics protected […]
Members reflect on the 2024 Year of LGBT+ Workers – what it has achieved, how it has benefited from UNISON’s previous ‘Years of’ and brought people together
Analysis by the Work Foundation shows that the rights of millions of workers in the UK are under threat, with a disproportionate impact on women.
Adam Ridley came to us for help when his employer discriminated against him due to his long-term health condition. He won his claim and was awarded over £22,000.
Some employers are seeking to make it a condition of employment to have the COVID-19 vaccination. Our solicitors explain what your right are in this area,
In a major victory for UNISON and our members, the government has backed down and withdrawn plans for a £95k cap on exit payments in the public sector, following pressure from us.
Care worker wins £1,826 in unpaid wages after being unable to work due to her pregnancy and COVID-19.