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.

Are you interested in becoming a branch international officer?

(26/08/10) Motion 37 at the National Women's Conference ("Women and International Links") was about encouraging women members to become involved in international work and to become branch international officers...

Burma - campaign to release Aung Suu Kyi from house arrest

(22/7/10) A motion passed at National Women's Conference pledged support for Aung San Suu Kyi, the female leader of the Pro Democracy movement in Burma, who despite winning the elections in 1990 with an overwhelmingly majority, has been under house arrest or detention for 14 of the past 20 years

Palestine - UNISON supporting Palestinian women

(22/07/10) A motion supporting Palestinian lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender women was carried by a large majority at National Women's Conference 2010