Women’s conference unanimously backed UNISON’s call to tell the story of the women in the trade union movement who have
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Let’s recognise our shared humanity and welcome migrant workers and refugees
Women’s conference sent our thoughts to the 39 victims who died in the back of the lorry last week and
Read moreRedoubling efforts to end child poverty
The theme of the 92nd Women’s Conference was “Fighting to eradicate child poverty” and delegates pledged support for a range of
Read moreMothers of pre-term or sick babies must have more workplace support
Women’s conference backed UNISON’s call for more support in the workplace for women with premature or sick babies. The Women’s
Read moreDavena brings greetings from TUC Women’s Committee
UNISON’s Davena Rankin brought greetings from the TUC Women’s Committee, standing in from Chair, Philipa Harvey who was unable to
Read moreSplit shifts – a health and safety issue for women
Split shifts came under the spotlight at STUC Women’s conference as delegates backed a need for proper research into the
Read moreFollowing in her mum’s footsteps – UNISON’s Eileen Dinning wins Meritorious Award
UNISON’s Eileen Dinning was the proud recipient of the STUC Women’s Conference Meritorious Award for her outstanding work in the
Read moreExpand and invest more in child care
Women’s conference #stucwomen19 backed a call from Glasgow Trades Union Council to press the Scottish Government to expand and further
Read moreConference pledges to step up protection of abortion rights
A week on from the historic decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland, #stucwomen19 Women’s conference backed a range of measures
Read moreWe need a new vision for our society and women must be to the fore
Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, addressed Women’s Conference and committed that the STUC would continue to mainstream women’s issues. He
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