Volunteering opportunity – Workplace Contact Role – Want to do something more? Get involved!
The role of a workplace contact is to let your branch know what’s happening in your workplace, and to help the union get messages to its members. It’s a good learning opportunity and starting point to get involved in the union. They: Share information with colleagues...Retired members – information on South West Region Retired Members’ support & Glos LG Branch Retired Members’ Committee
UNISON retired members in the South West have a wealth of experience and knowledge that make them a valuable part of UNISON campaigns. Our retired members work closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting...Women in Unison – information on South West Region Women’s Committee & Glos LG Branch Women’s Officer
In the South West 81% of UNISON members are women. Our members are taking big steps for gender equality, but there’s a lot further to go. On average women still earn a lot less than men and face sex discrimination and harassment at work. Women are often the primary...Black members – information on South West Region Black members committee & Glos LG Branch Equalities Officer
Black members* in UNISON work to improve equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. Black members have many of the same concerns as other members regarding access to employment, pay, promotion and training. However, race discrimination can...LGBT+ members – information on South West Region LGBT+ Group & Glos LG Branch Equalities Officer
UNISON South West LGBT+ group fights discrimination and prejudice in the workplace on behalf of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members. We organise through an elected LGBT+ Regional Committee who meet at least four times a year to plan our campaigns. We...
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- UNISON condemns killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh 17th May 2022
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