Supporting lower paid women in UNISON

UNISON’s 2023 national delegate conference opened with a motion on increasing participation of lower paid women within the union. The motion was introduced by Sharon Foster, on behalf of the national women’s committee. Ms Foster said: “Let’s face it. Sometimes women need a little bit of encouragement to step into the limelight and get more active in UNISON.” “Most women are trapped in casualised, low paid work, and in-work poverty remains a consistent problem. It’s crucial for women everywhere, now more than ever, to make sure women’s voices are heard. To actively campaign and force change. “The determination, anger and ability is there for sure. So why isn’t it more clearly represented among activists and officers? “We do not need others to speak for us – we can speak for ourselves.” Speaking in support of the motion on behalf of the union’s NEC, Lyn Marie O’Hara said: “As a woman who came through the union of which I’ve been a member for 36 years, I’m proud to come from a branch where women’s voices aren’t just heard, but we have so many women who are so strong.” Caroline Collinson from Newcastle city local government branch also supported the motion with a clear statement: “The strength and stability of our union relies on our ability to recruit, support and develop our women activists. It’s so important to have women lead on campaigns that affect them. The barriers to participation are clear. “Women in UNISON are our streng...
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