Trade union workplace access, recognition for equality reps, better protection for women and activists the latest raft of laws under the Employment Rights Act have come into play. The Employment Rights Act 2025 continues its phased introduction into the British workplace on 30 October 2026 with a wide range of new laws. From 30 October […]
Have Your Say on Barnardo’s Ways of Working Proposals UNISON is continuing to challenge Barnardo’s proposed Ways of Working changes and needs your feedback to strengthen our case. We remain concerned about the potential impact on home-based contracts, travel costs, flexibility, work-life balance, and the financial implications for staff. Complete the Follow-Up Survey before 17 […]
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2026 – Branch Representation From 15–19 June 2026, two of our branch members attended the UNISON National Delegate Conference (NDC) in Brighton. This important annual event brings together members from across the UK and a wide range of sectors to debate and determine UNISON’s national priorities. NDC is a vital democratic […]
During November 2023, our LGBT+ Branch Officer Yasmin Perez attended UNISON’s National LGBT+ Conference in Liverpool. Read her report on the Conference below to find out more about what was discussed and debated ahead of UNISON 2024 Year of LGBT+ Workers. This was my first National Conference as a Branch Officer, and I wasn’t sure […]
The UNISONs National Womens Conference was held recently in Bournemouth, and two of our officers attended the event on behalf of the Branch, you can read Eleanor O’Dwyer Branch Women’s Officer’s report here, and Janice Chapman, Retired Members Officer report here There was a lot of emotive subjects and motions discussed during the conference, and […]
This year will be a year long focus on the important issues that affect Black members and their everyday lives, more information can be found on the main UNISON website, download the UNISON black workers leaflet. One of our new stewards, Mary along with our Black Members Officer, Luqman attended the National Black Members Conference […]