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The life of Mary Macarthur

Sue’s on the road to somewhere

Unite learning rep Sue Mann has been named TUC ULR of the Year for her work promoting learning opportunities to colleagues at Blackpool Transport.

Sue Mann

Elane on the importance of Intersectionality

For me Disability History Month (DHM) means a chance to heighten our organising for equality; an opportunity to demand change and a chance to come together to celebrate our lives, learn from each-other and share our struggles.

Elane

Steven on improving equality for disabled workers

Disability history month is a time to reflect on the leaders of the past, and to remember the challenges faced and overcome by many activists throughout the years, and the lessons we can learn from those who have come before us.

Steven

Colleen on the importance of a diverse workforce in Education

Disability history month is very important to me because every year it reminds me of why I’m so proud to self-identify as disabled.

Colleen

How Ford’s striking women drove the Equal Pay Act

On 7 June, 1968 after a pay regrade that saw sewing machinists classed as “unskilled labour”, 187 of those machinists – all women – decided to walk out. Why? Because they’d been unfairly graded as a ‘B’, when men doing a similar job elsewhere in the factory were given a higher grade of ‘C’ – skilled labour.

Dagenham workers

Serge’s story: ”I felt nervous all the time”

Why the menopause is a trade union issue

The effects of menopause, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome at work

Sexual harassment at work

Union case study: the changing nature of surveillance in the energy sector

The principles of EU law

Raising awareness of disability and 'hidden' impairments in the workplace

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West Sussex FBU Members Gain Mental Health Awareness Qualifications

Fire Fighter Jason Sadler, based at Haywards Heath Fire Station, enrolled onto unionlearn's Distance Learning Programme after the Fire Brigades Union's Education and Lifelong Learning team visited Fire Stations in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (FRS).

Fire Fighter Jason Sadler

From gender reassignment to trade union activist

Secondary school teacher Debbie had been teaching in the same school for nine years when she came out as a trans woman.

Debbie

I’m being exploited in the gaming industry

My company is exploiting contracted workers and I’m one of them.

Rob learns as he represents NHS workers

I left school with no qualifications. My dad was a miner and his philosophy in life was that you contributed to the household as soon as you were able.

As an Uber driver I’m sick and tired of losing out

I’m an Uber driver, so I’m really happy with the growing pressure on my employer, including by my union, GMB. Uber drivers are employed, not self-employed “partners” as the company always says.

Chris and zero-hours contracts

In the hotel where I work, we’re trying to get them to recognise our union.

Hotel worker

Sophie and the campaign for fair tipping

Working in hospitality can be really insecure. There are lots of young people and migrants. You can be especially vulnerable if you don’t know your rights. That’s why I joined Unite. It’s important to know the union has got your back.

Sophie

Joining a union kickstarted Louise’s TV career

I was offered a work experience placement with a broadcast company covering rugby matches. In the beginning, I was just really pleased to be getting the experience and they paid my expenses.

Liam has had support from his rep since he was 18

As a younger worker, just having a rep to guide and support me has been a huge help.

Carl supports workers with health struggles

Since I became a Disability Advisor six years ago, the company hasn’t been to an employment tribunal on the grounds of disability discrimination.

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Union learning has impacted Mark's whole family

I had life-long difficulties with reading and writing, which I finally overcame as an adult, thanks to the support of my union. Improving my essential skills has been nothing short of life changing – it was like being let out of a cage.

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