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We have over 5,000 members in Plymouth in UNISON, with Branch Officers, Stewards and Health & Safety Reps located throughout the city you have a strong local Branch support network ready to help you wherever and whenever you need us.
Members in Plymouth in UNISON are people working in the public services, or for private contractors providing public services. They include staff working full or part time in local authorities, the NHS, colleges and schools and the voluntary sector. Employers include: Plymouth City Council, Livewell Southwest, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and City College Plymouth. We negotiate on behalf of our members for better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble and campaign for a safer, fairer society.
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All the latest news from your Branch and beyondUnison Labour Link Forum
The Labour Link exists to promote UNISON Policies within the Labour Party At the Forum Motion 1 was to implement the Employment Rights Act in full and in a timely fashion South West Delegates also moved motions on Insourcing and on distancing ourselves from Trumps...
Plymouth goes to Unison National Delegate Conference
Branch Secretary Kevin is a veteran of Unison Conferences an usually is able to contribute on something. This year it was during a debate on the eye watering sums being spent on the military that are leading to yet more cuts in pubic services. I pointed out Trump...
Local Government Conference 26
Plymouth in UNISON was well represented in Brighton this year with Kate and Megan as our delegates and Kevin representing the NJC committee. As you can imagine there was plenty of debate covering this years pay claim and impending ballot as well as the planned split...
Last Chance to Learn with SWTUC
The TUC Education Programme is under threat – cuts in the adult education budget have meant that we have cut the programme and are also asked to fill the courses with more reps. I suspect this will mean the end for this offer very soon. If you or any of your reps...
Feeling Hot
TUC Template Collective Agreement on Heatwaves (1) PiU is using this TUC template agreement to get employers to take the issue seriously
Community Care Online Conference on children’s social care reform 1 July 2026
– 25% discount on standard booking rate for UNISON members Community Care is holding a live online conference on the government’s children’s social care reforms for those working in social work and accompanying professions. This takes place on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at...