Significant equal pay win for Yorkshire woman thanks to help from UNISON

Kathy Wright has worked as an IT specialist in South Yorkshire for over two decades. But for a significant period of that time, she was being paid less than her male colleague. Kathy challenged the employer – and won. This is her story… “I started working at Rotherham Council in 2003”, Kathy says. “My work […]

UNISON branches across the region mark International Workers Memorial Day

UNISON branches from across the Yorkshire and Humberside region took part in a number of ceremonies to mark International Workers Memorial Day on Sunday.  The day is a time to remember those who have died either because of a workplace accident, ill health or diseases as a result of work. A number of events were […]