Women

Women have led our resistance. We've achieved so much but still we must keep fighting.

Women need strong trade unions, dedicated to equality. We deserve quality jobs. And we demand a society free of discrimination. 

As women, let's fight for this together.

Join Unite today
 
Download the Unite Women's newsletter for #IWD2025 here

By continually campaigning, organising and representing on the issues facing women, Unite through its members and activists is fighting for equal work, an equal voice, equal pay and constantly challenging inequality and discrimination both in the workplace and across society. 

Women in Unite

Alongside campaigns such as Get ME Home SafelyPeriod dignity and Menopause awareness, Unite is part of a movement demanding:

  • Equal pay and pensions justice
  • The prevention of violence and harassment against women
  • Strong maternity and pregnancy protection
  • Flexible working as a default in all jobs
  • Recognition and support for women's health and safety at work
  • The end of precious and insecure work

By joining Unite you too can get involved in in campaigning for women’s equality.


National Carers Week 2025

Unite Events to mark National Carers Week.

Wednesday 11 June 6-8pm & Friday 13 June 12-2pm.

For National Carers Week 2025, Unite stands with the millions of unpaid carers who up hold our society.

Find out more by downloading this flyer.


Menopause is a key workplace issue

Menopause at work | A key workplace issue

Unite is demanding employers understand their responsibilities and promote menopause friendly workplaces. Our aim is to raise awareness and support members who may be experiencing menopause symptoms through our resources and network of workplace reps. Employers should be willing to negotiate a good menopause agreement and we would encourage reps to use our model policy. Find our more on the Menopause at work | A key workplace issue campaign


Contact us

Unite national contacts 
128 Theobald’s Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8TN, email us

Alison Spencer-Scragg, Unite national women's officer 
Siobhan Endean, Director of Equalities and Education (Acting), 020 7611 2535
Anooshah Farakish, research officer for equalities, 020 7611 2639

Regional women’s & equalities officers
East Midlands – Neelam Verma, 0116 253 2020
Ireland - Taryn Trainor, Belfast 028 90 029443 / Dublin +353 (0) 1873 4577 
London & Eastern - Aisha Malik-Smith, 0208 800 4281 
North East Yorkshire & Humberside - Heather Blakey, 0113 236 4830 
North West - Sharon Hutchinson, 0161 669 8701
Scotland - Lorna Glen, 0141 404 5424 
South East - Jesika Parmer, 01622 234101 
South West - Lorraine Gibbs, 0117 923 0555 
Wales – Joanne Galazka, 02920 394521 

West Midlands - Zoe Mayou, 0121 553 6051