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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is a major conference on the democratic future of the United Kingdom and its constituent nations. One of the speakers, Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, calls the event “incredibly timely and important.” Other speakers include The National columnist Lesley Riddoch, writer Neal Ascherson, journalist Isabel Hilton, Clive Lewis MP, The Scotsman journalist Joyce McMillan, prize-winning novelist James Robertson, Professor Richard […]
Join us for a lively discussion on the future of our democracy featuring Frances Crook OBE, Co-Convenor of the Commission on Political Power, and political commentator and activist, Femi Oluwole. We'll be diving into the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century.
Over the past year, we seen union members up and down the country take action to win pay rises. During Young Members Month, join us for a day of practical workshops and talks on winning pay rises in your workplace. It’s an opportunity to: Learn skills for negotiating pay claims Understand how to escalate action in your workplace alongside negotiations […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
