UNISON has almost one million women members - more than two thirds of our union. Women still earn a lot less than men and face sex discrimination and harassment at work. Our members also juggle work and home commitments. Many have caring responsibilities and almost half work part-time. This is why UNISON takes a lead on negotiating and campaigning on women's rights at work and in the community. To get involved in our campaign go to 
Equal Pay.
Fawcett Society Day of Action: Saturday 19th November!
On average, women earn less, own less, and are more likely to work and retire in poverty than men.
Enough is enough - Why women must vote 'yes' and take action to defend pensions
We have fought for thousands of women who worked part time and who were denied access to their employer's pension scheme to be able to join those schemes, and to have their contributions backdated; also for the state pension to recognise the reality of women's working lives - their caring responsibilities, time taken out of the workforce and their lower earning ability throughout their careerDefend a womans right to choose
(11/08/11) UNISON policy is to support a woman’s right to choose. The issue was debated again at national womens conference in 2009, where delegates restated the belief that a woman's right to choose with regards to abortion is fundamental to her political, social and economic equality.Stop CSA Charges – don’t make children pay the price
(20/7/11) UNISON is supporting Gingerbread, the lone parents group, who are campaigning against proposals included in the Welfare Reform Bill which would see the introduction of fees for parents wishing to use the CSA to ensure that parents contribute towards the cost of their children’s upbringing.
New Guide to Women and Pensions
(06/07/11) UNISON has produced a new guide to help members understand more about the structure of the pension system as historically it is women who reach retirement age with insufficient pension savings.
