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.

Breast Cancer Care Strawberry Tea (updated 9/6/2010)

(9/06/10) UNISON women’s conference supports the work of Breast Cancer Care and is campaigning to raise awareness, increase funding, improve services and encouraging branches to negotiate workplace policies to support women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Ovarian Cancer - remember the symptoms

(21/07/09) A new nationwide advertising campaign has been launched by Ovarian Cancer Action to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.