Respect for Shopworkers Week

Usdaw’s survey results have shown a troubling increase in violence and abuse against retail workers in recent years. We know our members suffer appalling abuse and violence while at work, however the official retail crime figures don’t always reflect the true picture. This is because not all retail crime is reported. The campaign can be anything from a stall in […]

THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS – TOUR DATES

One person Magic Lantern show of the classic book The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell directed by Louise Townsend Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece. NOV […]

UK Disability History Month 2023

This Autumn 2023 UKDHM focusses on the Experience of Disablement amongst children and young people in the past, now and what is needed for the future. UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma, stereotypes, negative attitudes and socially created barriers […]

Violence in the workplace webinar

To mark the United Nations International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls, the National Women’s Committee has organised a webinar on Violence in the workplace and International Labour Organization Convention 190 (ILO C190). This webinar will explore experiences of unions in dealing with violence in the workplace, including domestic violence and the experience of unions in putting forward […]

2023 National Young Member Conference (Newcastle)

UNISON’s Young Member Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a Young Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Friday 24th November at 4pm, finishing Sunday  26th November 2023 at 12:30pm. We have now opened the Online Conferencing System (OCS) to allow submission of motions in line with the rule-book requirements. Information on when, how and who can submit it can be found in the NYMC bulletin. Please note the […]

Next Gen Conference 2023

The Youth Conference of the Year is back: Experience the Future at Next Gen Conference 2023! Join us on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, from 09:00 to 17:00 at Plexal in London for the Next Generation Conference—an event that's all about inspiring young minds and forging connections. Get ready for an extraordinary, FREE experience where you'll find inspiration and connect with […]

Tackling racism and the far-right – a trade union response (Manchester)

Across the country, we are seeing racists and fascists look to divide our communities. In the North West, we’ve seen anti-migrant and refugee sentiment on the rise, protests at hotels and far-right candidates standing in local elections. Increasingly, far-right groups and individuals are using conspiracy theories as a recruiting ground. No longer is it just about migrants and race, but […]

ASK HER: 1:1 TIME WITH THE ELECT HER TEAM

We love speaking directly to you, the women in our community! It really helps us to understand how we can best support you on your journey to elected office, what you need and how the work of Elect Her can adapt in response to your needs. This year, we want to offer the opportunity to women in our community to […]

The Future of Democracy in the UK: Public Attitudes and Policy Options

This seminar gathers leading figures from Westminster, together with an expert on public attitudes and members of the project team, to explore the findings of the final report of the Democracy in the UK after Brexit project. Over the past two years, a Constitution Unit team has been examining public attitudes to democracy in the UK. The project’s final report […]

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