Gordon McKay, chair of Ayrshire and Arran Health Branch, has been elected as UNISON’s senior vice president – the first
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Conference – a summary
The cloud of the tragic events in London and Manchester has hung heavy over Conference this week. The aftermath of
Read moreStanding together for LGBT equality
UNISON research carried out in 2013 and recently updated has found that LGBT members have been disproportionately hit by cuts.
Read moreUnion must continue to support women’s right to choose
Conference agreed to call on all relevant national bodies to encourage our members to hold events to promote the 50th
Read moreSave our planet and our pensions: Divest from fossil fuels
UNISON will campaign for the divestment of fossil fuel extraction for all pension funds where we have members, for the
Read moreJane Carolan NEC – Thank you to Scotland
It has been my privilege to represent Scottish District (NALGO) and Scottish Region (UNISON) nationally for 30 years. First you
Read moreThere must be support for members living with mental ill health
Speaker after speaker bravely shared their own experiences of living with mental ill health, as conference backed a motion from
Read moreProtecting devolution in Brexit
During what has been dubbed “the Brexit debate” at conference, delegates backed Northern Ireland’s call to campaign for the devolution
Read moreNorthern Ireland peace process must be protected – no hard border
UNISON will spearhead a campaign to protect the Northern Ireland peace agreement as a priority in EU exit negotiations, amidst
Read moreRose raises a giggle backing young members
Retired Members’ delegate, Scotland’s Rose Jackson welcomed the rule change to increase the number of young members’ seats on the
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