Around 600 NHS staff could be forced to take out loans to make ends meet if their employer switches from
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University of West of Scotland support staff balloted on strike action over redundancy threats, says UNISON
Support staff at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) are to be balloted for strike action over the
Read moreLisa Neal – we must fight for dignity, equality, and justice for women in retirement.
Lisa Neal (Grampian Health Branch) highlighted the deep inequality facing women in retirement. Despite decades of equality legislation, women in
Read moreSophie Watson we need to fight for investment in universities
Sophie opened with energy, calling on delegates to stop scrolling on their phones and really listen — because the Higher
Read moreJim McFarlane, public services are vital to improving living standards and tackling poverty.
Jim spoke passionately about how vital public services are to improving living standards and tackling poverty. He criticised those in
Read moreStephen Smellie – Turning climate change commitments into actions
Moving the motion on climate change, Stephen stressed that climate change is here and now — already costing lives through
Read moreLindsay McNaught – climate change isn’t a distant threat
Lindsay McNaught backed the motion, saying climate change isn’t a distant threat — it’s here now and already changing members’
Read moreIvana Ferguson – public service staff help society cope with climate emergencies
Ivana is a home carer and spoke about how climate change already affects her and her colleagues at work. As
Read moreCameron Thompson – stamp out sexual harassment.
Cameron spoke on motion 14 – Sexual Harassment, describing a situation at his workplace and the importance of education and
Read moreWillie Docherty, a just transition must be led by workers
Willie Docherty reminded conference about UNISON’s 2019 Power to the People report — a resource which gave practical advice for delivering
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