News

by Alison Jones, Organiser



The presence of a trade union and collective bargaining is a key determination for best practice in the workplace.

Research has shown that there is more likely to be a greater awareness and compliance with employment rights where workers are represented by trade unions.

Negotiating good agreements often includes promoting equal opportunities and TUC audit reports have shown that collective agreements help to deliver equality in the workplace as there is a strong correlation between the level of bargaining and the gender pay gap. Women earn more than their non-unionised colleagues in the same job, enjoy better benefits and greater job protection.

Workplaces that have a union presence are also likely to have a better work/life balance and provide a key role in protection against discrimination.

Saturday, 8th March

These events range from fairly small, randomly organised, informal gatherings, to large scale highly organised and publicised events.

The day is an opportunity to promote women’s achievements and to consider what still remains to be done. If you are involved in such an event, either through work or through your own community, let us know.

Here in the UK many companies and unions have actively supported International Women’s Day and women’s advancement for many years. For Unite this is essential if we are to recruit and retain female members and lay reps that are the lifeblood of our movement. Like many companies, Unite has had to take account of the changing world of work and the huge population of women now in the workplace and consider its policies and activities to ensure that they are relevant to everyone.



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