UNISON has almost one million women members - more than two thirds of our union. Women still earn a lot less than men and face sex discrimination and harassment at work. Our members also juggle work and home commitments. Many have caring responsibilities and almost half work part-time. This is why UNISON takes a lead on negotiating and campaigning on women's rights at work and in the community. To get involved in our campaign go to Equal Pay.
Women
Our practical courses are essential for anyone who supports women affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Women Reclaim the Night : 21 November 2009
2009 women’s conference recognised that the issue of violence against women is something that many women feel passionately about tackling.
Not Even Where Her Life is at Stake - Women in Nicaragua
(30/07/09) UNISON women’s conference in February pledged to support campaigners in Nicaragua who are trying to overturn new and draconian legislation which has made abortion illegal in all circumstances – even on medical grounds, where the mother’s life is at risk, or where she is a victim of rape or incest.
Women at work
No time like the present - women and pensions
(21/07/09)With the credit crunch biting, soaring bills and conflicting demands on family incomes, it is tempting to avoid the unpleasant truth
Breast Cancer Care Employ Charter
Breast Cancer Care has produced resources to support workers with breast cancer
UNISON has produced an updated Pregnancy diary, to support expectant mothers in workplaces.
Women and Health
Ovarian Cancer - remember the symptoms
A new nationwide advertising campaign has been launched by Ovarian Cancer Action to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Cervical Cancer - Urgent action needed
England is the only part of the UK where women are first invited for screening at 25 years of age. In other parts of the country women are first invited at 20 years of age. Take action now to help change this situation.
Women’s conference 2008 made a decision to publicise the use of mooncups as a natural and safe method of dealing with periods.
Women - Other Campaigns
(21/07/09) Media interest in breastfeeding has recently been stirred again by the publication of a report into mother's experience of bottle feeding, and concerns about the perceived pressure to breastfeed.
New campaign launched to tackle ‘women-blaming’ attitudes to rape
Rape Crisis Scotland has launched a hard hitting campaign tackling the myths around rape. The central purpose of This Is Not An Invitation To Rape Me is to challenge women-blaming attitudes to rape by stimulating public debate.
Welcoming Jacqui Smith's announcement
UNISON has welcomed announcements made by Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, that the Government will grant local people a greater say in stopping lap dancing clubs opening, following a consultation with local authorities on whether they would like enhanced powers to regulate lap dancing clubs.
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