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 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 moreResponse to ECCLR Cttee on new Climate Bill
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union with members across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Our members have many roles
Read moreJust Transition Partnership MSP Briefings
The Just Transition Partnership sent this briefing to all MSPs last week. It summarises the JTP’s thinking on the Just
Read moreSTUC launches ground-breaking report on impact of Menopause in the Workplace
Over 3,500 women responded to the STUC Women’s Committee survey, with over half of participants currently going through the menopause.
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