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 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 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
Read moreBranch Equalities and Self-Organisation
Please go and check out our updated Equalities and Self-Organisation page, which includes a new Equalities Events Calendar. Kathleen Kennedy
Read moreBranch urges council to protect jobs, services and equalities in this week’s budget
Aberdeenshire UNISON has issued the following press statement to the Evening Express on Aberdeenshire Council’s budget proposals which are due
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