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Link to a document on this siteBranch Development and Organising Toolkit: an overview
A set of short planning modules to help branches map their branch organisation and membership.

Briefings

An in depth look at the issue of the week

Brothers and sisters in UNISON

(28/05/08) Encouraging migrant workers to become activists helps them – and the rest of the union

60 and still going strong

(28/05/08) In July, the NHS will be 60 – UNISON knows there’s plenty to celebrate

UNISON's very own parliament

(28/05/08) Your delegates will be getting to grips with a full agenda when the union’s national delegate conference convenes in Bournemouth

Changing the law on discrimination

(25/04/08) The legislation on sex discrimination has been changed to bring it in line with European laws

SGE elections - Time to choose

(21/03/08) April is election month - this year, members will vote to fill seats on the union's service group executives

Celebrate the NHS - and look to the future

(21/03/08) The health group conference has a lot to discuss when it meets in Manchester this month

Legal briefing - there's a law against harassment

(21/03/08) There is legislation to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace - but it's complex and not always the ideal solution

New UNISON centre approved

(03/03/08) Council gives planning permission for new UNISON headquarters

Protecting transgender members

(25/02/08) The Sex Discrimination Act (1975) protects members from discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment

Equality duty guide out now - A great chance

(22/02/08) A new guide to the public service equality duties will give activists vital help in making the most of this opportunity

Equal rights - equal treatment?

(20/02/08) The TUC has produced a new health and safety checklist, taking account of gender differences

New equality legislation

(25/02/08) Government proposals to change anti-discrimination legislation will not help the gap in pay for women. The union has prepared a briefing on the issues raised in the government green paper.
Link to a PDF document on this siteEquality briefing

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