UNISON the public service union

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

(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 site

Equality briefing

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