On 28 April each year, International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) is a time to remember those who have died either because of a workplace accident, ill health or diseases as a result of work. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual statistics show on average that 135 workers are killed in work related accidents each year. […]

As many of you will have heard, on Monday 22nd May, the Strikes Bill returns to the House of Commons where MPs will cast their final vote. In response, the TUC have called an emergency protest outside Parliament on Monday at 6pm. We will hear from union members and leaders on what we must do next. We will also […]

1pm June 1st Have you had your pay ballot yet? This meeting should solve any problems you have getting your vote as well as helping you to answer the questions you may have to help you decide how to use it Either way, make sure you do Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile […]

Have you had your pay ballot yet? This meeting should solve any problems you have getting your vote as well as helping you to answer the questions you may have to help you decide how to use it Either way, make sure you do Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room […]

Open forum for members from any part of the union to raise any issues they want and to guide delegates in their voting at the forthcoming National Delegate Conference All the conference documents including motions can be found here 2023 National Delegate Conference | Events | UNISON National   ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on […]

Joint education unions lobby of parliament, 20 June – Save Our Schools Trade unions in the education sector have come together to organise a lobby of parliament, to be held in Westminster on Tuesday 20 June. The campaign headline for the event will be ‘Save Our Schools’ and we will be asking members to contact […]

It’s Green UNISON Week from Friday 15 – Friday 22 September. Green UNISON Week is a chance to raise awareness of green issues, plan green activities to encourage members to get more active on environmental concerns – both at work and at home - and show non-members that UNISON is active on the climate emergency […]

Celebrate the Champions where you work UNISON’s Local Service Champions Campaign is an important part of UNISON’s work fighting cuts. Raising the profile of local government workers helps us to make the case for increased funding for local government services. Let’s celebrate and defend the work UNISON members delivering council services do and raise UNISON’s […]

Stop the War have called an emergency public meeting to discuss the situation in Palestine and what trade unionists can do to build the movement. UNISON have agreed to support demonstrations in support of Palestinians that are currently taking place every Saturday Here is the national statement on the crisis https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2023/10/unison-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-israel/ There is one in […]

UNISON encourages our members and branches to take action calling for a ceasefire, including joining peaceful protests and contacting their members of parliament. UNISON will be making donations to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross and encourages branches to do the same. https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2023/10/unison-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-israel/ Sat 4th November: Palestine Solidarity Campaign Day of Action – “Ceasefire Now!” Midday at Place […]

One Team Day takes place on Wednesday 15 November and this year we have some exciting news to announce on the day! We’ll tell you more in next week’s edition of Health News... One Team Day is a chance to highlight the work of those members of the healthcare team who often go unrecognised: cleaners, […]

Celebrating all the non-teaching staff that are so important to making our schools function More details here as they become available

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