A message from your Women’s Officers Debbie Hollingsworth and Hannah Newell…

We are both passionate about the issues affecting women, supporting work and non-work-related campaigns, and working with other women’s groups to improve and enhance the lives of women, particularly those in marginalised groups. Both of us have been inspired to get involved in trade unionism by women we know who were or still are positive role models for ourselves and others.

Going forward we would like to hold lunch and learn sessions, run, and support campaigns, and hopefully hold a few social events which could include fundraising activity to support charities who focus on women’s issues. We are also here to give support and advice.

We aim to hold an online meeting in October, and it would be fantastic to hear your ideas and thoughts. I the meantime though if any of you want to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact us.

UNISON National Women’s page – Women members equality | Fighting for fairness and equality | UNISON National

A motion titled ‘Cost of living crisis sees loan sharks thrive’ was passed at 2024’s women’s conference. The motion called for sign posting confidential debt advise to women in regions and branches.

UNISON has a dedicated webpage on debt advice where members can get a free debt advice service. The UNISON Debtline is run by our trusted partners, PayPlan. The service offers free, confidential debt advice to help members on the road to becoming debt-free. The UNISON Debtline can be found here: Get free and trusted debt advice | There for You (UNISON Welfare) | UNISON National