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.

Million Voices Campaign - speaking up for women’s equality

(26/05/10) Women are being hit especially hard by the financial and economic crisis. Achieving equality for women is an intrinsic part of strengthening our public services and building a fairer society.

National Women's Committee backs Million Voices campaign

(18/02/10) UNISON's National Women's Committee is backing the Million Voices campaign...

The breastfeeding debate

(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.

End Violence Against Women

UNISON is proud to be a part of the End Violence Against Women coalition. UNISON affiliated to the coalition as a result of a 2008 Women’s Conference decision. Please see www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk for more information about the work of the coalition.