World AIDS Day Blog: People with HIV didn’t get to reach 20-year anniversaries, I thought

On World Aids Day, Paul Wickson writes about living with HIV, they talk about their diagnosis, feelings at the time, and where they are now.

Inside UNISON NDC 2025: A Young Delegate’s Inspiring Debut

Gabriel Ezeh from Cornwall Community Health branch attended UNISON’s national delegate conference for the first time, as the region’s Young Members’ Representative. He wrote this report. Attending the UNISON national delegate conference as a first-time delegate was an inspiring and transformative experience for me. Representing the South West Region as a Young Member at this […]

Marking International Non-Binary People’s Day

Monday 14 July is International Non-Binary People’s Day, a time to recognise and celebrate non-binary people.

Pride in our work balloon at UNISON march.

Blog: “There’s a special kind of power in showing up as yourself”

“There’s a special kind of power in showing up as yourself”, a member of our LGBT+ self-organised group writes for International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Migrant workers hold UNISON flags in a staged photo outside the Houses of Parliament.

A new year brings new challenges, but we’re ready for them

UNISON South West regional secretary Kerry Baigent reflects on 2024 as we begin a new year of campaigning and organising in the South West.

We will not tolerate racist attacks on our members, whether at work or in their communities

Last night’s riots and violence in Plymouth City Centre mark a troubling resurgence of right-wing extremism, islamophobia, and racism in the South West.

IWD: Inspirational women on the picket lines across the South West

Kerry Baigent reflects on inspirational women on picket lines on her first International Women’s Day as regional secretary.

Silhouettes in different colours against a purple background.

Migrant workers have a home in UNISON

“UNISON is your union. We will stand together, support each other, and work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected and that justice prevails.” Kerry Baigent writes on International Migrants Day.