Conferences

National Delegate Conference
19-22 June 2007 The Brighton Centre
Battle against BNP continues
Battle against BNP continues
(21/6/07) Delegates reaffirmed UNISON’s “sustained and intelligent” campaign against the British National Party, after a passionate debate in Brighton today.

Conference heard of the union’s role, with others, in thwarting BNP local election bids up and down the country this year.

Today also saw Baroness Howells (pictured right) speaking of the legacy of the slave trade.
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oxfam2 hope not hate centre Picnic
News | Press Releases
Government faces united fight on pay
(22/06/07) Conference commits to fight for fair pay
Government urged to define domestic abuse
(22/06/07) Brighton hears of “institutional indifference to women’s lives”
UNISON gears up for equality duty
(22/6/07) Gender equality is more than crèches and maternity leave
New PM offers a “fresh start”, says TUC president
(22/6/07) Unions to call for new thinking on public services
Union fights for a “lifeline” for disabled people
(22/6/07) Government must keep its word on Access to Work
Hands up for council housing
(22/06/07) Conference calls for immediate investment in council housing
Conference opposes plans to impose 'enabling councils'
(22/06/07) Local govt bill big on words but small on rights
Equality for all
(22/06/07) UNISON to publish a ‘charter for change’ for LGBT equality
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Video highlights

Brighton Conference 2007
Watch video
Highlights of general secretary Dave Prentis's speech on 19 June 2007.
Type: Flash
Duration: 5:05 mins
Ashok Sinha director of Stop Climate ChaosAshok Sinha director of Stop Climate Chaos
Duration: 3:28 mins
UNISON supports Oxfam campaignUNISON supports Oxfam campaign
Duration: 1:09 mins
Delegate of the day
Angie Marriott - Representative disabled members' conferenceAngie Marriott - Representative disabled members' conference
Ken Allen - (AFSCME) international guestKen Allen - (AFSCME) international guest
Sarmukh Singh - Pembrokeshire & Derwen NHS branchSarmukh Singh - Pembrokeshire & Derwen NHS branch
Anita Purdham, Cumbria County Council branch secretaryAnita Purdham, Cumbria County Council branch secretary
Conference Documents 2007-08

Retired Members' Conference 2008: bulletin

Bulletin for the retired members conference 2008 in Glasgow.
Link to a PDF document on this siteRetired Members' Conference 2008: bulletin

Retired Members' Conference 2008: forms

Forms for delegate appointment, travel, accommodation, motions and amendments for the retired members conference 2008 in Glasgow.
Link to a PDF document on this siteZip file

HE conference guide 2008 and annual report

UNISON Higher Education Service Group conference on 3 April 2008 at Warwick University. Conference Guide and Service Group Annual Report for 2007/08. Also advisory bulletin sent to all branches.
Link to a PDF document on this siteConference guide
Link to a PDF document on this siteAnnual report
Link to a PDF document on this siteBranch advice

Local government conference bulletin 2008 – SPECIAL EDITION

Special edition of the Local government conference bulletin 2008.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal government conference bulletin 2008 – SPECIAL EDITION