UNISON Bolton Trade Union Branch

The branch women’s officer (BWO) offers the opportunity to bring about important changes for women in the workplace.  UNISON provides training for the role, and the BWO can network and work collaboratively with other branch women’s officers in their area. They  become involved in the regional women’s committee/forum or network, attend national women’s conference and help UNISON agree its work plan priorities for the national women’s committee.  

The branch women’s officer’s role includes building links with women’s sector organisations and assisting in negotiations on employer policies in relation to subjects and topics affecting women.