Thursday 1st October is the International Day of Older Persons. To celebrate this, branch equalities officer, Kathleen Kennedy is hosting
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Kathleen writes in the UNISON UK Blog: When you’re the wrong sort of ‘vulnerable’
Kathleen Kennedy, branch equalities officer and depute co-chair of UNISON’s national disabled members’ committee, has written in a blog on
Read moreUNISON Equality Survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic
Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since 2016 we have run an annual survey asking members about their
Read moreBranch launches stewards’ guide on supporting disabled members
Branch equalities officer, Kathleen Kennedy has drawn up a stewards’ guide to supporting disabled members in Aberdeenshire Council. The guide,
Read moreBlack Workers and Covid – Call for action to tackle structural inequality and risk
UNISON is calling for urgent action from both the Scottish and UK governments to recognise the increased risk of infection
Read morePride memories from the North East
We should have been on the streets celebrating Glasgow PRIDE on 27 June. Our Grampian PRIDE event on 16th May
Read moreBranch Equalities Newsletter – Equality Matters – June issue out now
Here is the second issue of the branch ‘s equalities newsletter, Equality Matters, edited by Equalities Officer, Kathleen Kennedy. Articles
Read moreBranch commemorates Refugee Week and stands in solidarity with all refugees and asylum seekers
Our branch has a proud history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers and wants to highlight that this week is
Read moreBranch condemns George Floyd killing and renews pledge to fight racism
Aberdeenshire UNISON condemns the killing of George Floyd by police officers in the USA and stands in solidarity with all
Read moreMay 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Branch treasurer and LGBT+ ally, Ann Gray celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by looking back at how
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