“It is essential that opportunities for good jobs are open to everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and social background” - Sue Ferns on diversity in the tech sector gg2.net/role-models-an…

The government’s changes to rules on migration and visa income thresholds could harm UK science and the workforce in other STEM sectors.
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Today and tomorrow I will be Ørsted UK's East Coast Hub in Grimsby talking to Prospect Union members and non-members. Prospect Union are the recognised union for offshore wind at Orsted and we're currently in negotiations over pay so now is a good time to join if you want a voice

Very sad news and our thoughts are with all the workers who are being impacted by this decision, local knowledge cannot be replaced by a website

Great webinar on the impact of changes to changes to visa income thresholds for members.

With Sue Ferns, Martin McIvor from our research team and Rachel Halliday Thompsons Solicitors

We are being clear to government on the damaging impact of this and giving members the info they need

Early start for me and DJ from Prospect Mids Region talking to Equinor UK staff in Great Yarmouth about the benefits of joining Prospect Union. Find out more at prospect.org.uk/joinus

Prospect reps Rebecca and Kathryn on challenges women face working in engineering, and how trade unions can help change workplace culture.

Increasingly, when talented science graduates choose an employer they will consider if it recognises a trade union. The MBA recognises Prospect from today, and we welcome them to our growing union! Prospect Union #joinaunion

That’s brilliant! ⬇️

Urgent action needed from Scottish Government RESAS funders to ensure crisis James Hutton Institute is averted.

Globally renowned Scottish research institutions must be properly funded.

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Great Prospect Women's Network event on work flexibility with members in Salford yesterday, followed by a visit to the Rovers Return!

This week, Prospect reps working at Defra’s arm’s length bodies met with Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed to talk about our members’ crucial work in tackling climate change and food security, and protecting our environment.

This is great to see after Wylfa Newydd was left to fail by the Tories.

It would be good to see similar assurances about Sizewell C where 100s of workers and Prospect Union reps are waiting to hear about government investment and their future.

I'll be chairing a panel on #FlexibleWorking on Thursday for Prospect Union and Bectu women as part of the Prosepect Womens Network.
Come join us, network, connect and learn from each other what's possible!
14th March 4-6pm, all members welcome!
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Thanks to all Prospect Union delegates - you did us proud

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at Prospect! #IWD2024

We're proud to represent women breaking new ground in fields such as science, technology and aviation.

We'll keep fighting every day for gender equality in the workplace ✊

Prospect Union delegation pleased to hear from Anneliese Dodds on what a Labour government will do for a #NewDealForWomen on #InternationalWomensDay2024

Prospect Union moving motion at TUC Women's Conference on flexible working for #newdealforwomen

Prospect Union calling for urgent improvements to workplace access, support and opportunities for women in STEM #newdealforwomen Trades Union Congress Womens conference 2024

It is right that Michelle Donelan has apologised over her UKRI remarks but they never should have been made.

As we said at the time, we strongly believe such political game-playing has no place in research & innovation, EDI, or broader public service.

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