Supporting Women Members
Our branch membership is nearly three quarters women. It is a priority of ours to ensure that women are at the heart of everything we do; and that we offer support and opportunities that specifically address the challenges and realities of many women’s working and personal lives. As Women’s Officer for the branch I am currently focussing on:
The Statistics
Understanding what the issues are facing women, what questions we need to ask and where the data gaps are.
Training
Working with the employer to produce training for staff and managers to raise awareness of issues facing women
Working with Unison reps and officers, to ensure they have a good understanding of women members needs and barriers
(Virtual) Book Shelf
Creating a resource for people to learn more
I will be looking to expand my role to include making links to local women’s networks, and other sources of support. If you would like support on anything above, want to get involved yourself, or there are issues facing women that you would like me to help with please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact Details:
Teresa Williams, Branch Women’s Officer
Disabled women members network meeting
A meeting to give disabled women members a chance to network and agree amendments to National Disabled Members Conference.
WHEN: 26 June, 2024
WHERE: UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY
“Imagine a world where your phone is too big for your hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injured, where every week the countless hours of work you do are not recognised or valued. If any of this sounds familiar, chances are that you’re a woman.”
Caroline Criado Perez, author of INVISIBLE WOMEN: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men