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Celebrating our strength: UNISON national delegate conference 2025 #uNDC25
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“You’re the beating heart of policing, probation and family justice,” general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates at conference this week in Brighton. #upjcc25

Delegates representing 40,000+ members, debated motions on low pay, the policing white paper, and sentencing review
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Photos from conference. Clockwise from top left: UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea; Ben Priestley UNISON national officer; Chief Constable Gavin Stephens National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) ; Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 

Thank you UNISON Lincs, Leics, and West Mercia for photos.
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Our branch is working with Show Racism the Red Card and will be supporting Wear Red Day ✊🏾✊✊🏼

Get involved on Friday 17th October by wearing something red and help us to show that we are united against racism.

Register and Donate here
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Wirral care workers to continue strikes over grading dispute

“It’s time for the local authority to work with staff to implement a fair grading system that ends this dispute.” UNISON
Wirral care workers to continue strikes over grading dispute
WIRRAL care workers are continuing strike action over grading dispute, says Unison.
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With a foreword by UNISON GS Christina McAnea
“People have come from across the world to help deliver public services in the UK, not just recently but throughout the history of the UK.

"Migrant worker rights are workers' rights. All workers should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.”
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Migrant workers are central to building strong public services and trade unions. They are vital to keeping services running. Yet many face shocking exploitation.

Today we launch our new, free LRD guide
Supporting migrant workers
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Unison Guide: Supporting migrant workers
Unison Guide: Supporting Migrant WorkersPublished by the LRDMigrant workers have always been central to building strong public services and trade unions. Today, around one in five workers in the UK…
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Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.
On Friday 17 October UNISON members wear red to say no to racism and yes to change.
Share your red and tag #WRD25 to show your support. #SRTRC
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Together we are Stronger.
UNISON is wearing red to show racism the red card. Join us in standing up for equality and inclusion.
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📣 Are you a Disabled Members Branch Officer or looking to get more active in your branch?
Join UNISON’s one-day online training on 6 Nov to build skills, connect, and campaign for disability equality.
Sign up here: unsn.uk/4oizrop
Disabled Members Branch Officer Training November 2025 | UNISON College
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The public services we use in the UK, from hospitals to care homes to farms, are too often entangled in global supply chains where exploitation thrives.  

UNISON’s Gemma Freedman looks at how our taxes can fuel abuse in global supply chains and what we can do about it.
How Can Supply Chain Transparency in Public Procurement Strengthen Workers’ Rights? - Open Supply Hub Blog
Time and again, workers around the world have used supply chain data to expose labour abuses and pressure multinational companies in fashion, food, and tech to clean up their act. These stories…
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NMC plans to cut 145 jobs at regulator.

‘The scale of these redundancies is troubling,' said UNISON’s head of health Helga Pile, warning that the cuts 'risk undermining service quality and staff morale.'
NMC plans to cut 145 jobs at regulator
The NMC has announced plans to cut almost 150 jobs at the regulator amid a projected ‘financial gap’ of £24m this year.
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Council funding shortfall is an iceberg that the Government cannot ignore

UNISON estimates that the shortfall, between what councils need to run services and what they receive, amounts to £4.1bn in 2026/27.
Council funding shortfall is an iceberg that the Government cannot ignore
The country is headed towards an iceberg that none of the major parties seem willing to acknowledge. Councils up and down the country find themselves in a dire situation. This is no longer a partisan…
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🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day.
At UNISON, we know that mental health matters in every workplace, every union branch and every conversation.
Here's four ways we're supporting mental health across the UK.
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Don’t cut police staff to boost officer numbers, says UNISON

“Police staff are essential to keeping communities safe," said UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea as she warned against getting police officers to do the work of police staff at a greater cost to the taxpayer.
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UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea speaking at national  police, probation and CAFCASS conference in Brighton
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“A commitment to limit the impact on professional regulation is welcome, but any reduction in roles will pile further pressure on those staff who remain.

“No one wants to see the backlogs worsen in fitness-to-practice cases or increase delays for those trying to clear their names."
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“The NMC’s own poor financial planning has contributed to this situation, so there'll be understandable concern among health professionals about how their fees are being used.
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"The NMC has faced significant internal challenges and staff had hoped for a period of stability and progress.

“Instead, they face further uncertainty. Employees continue to deliver a vital service to people required to register, but these cuts risk undermining service quality and staff morale.
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145 jobs to go at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

“The scale of these redundancies is troubling," UNISON head of health Helga Pile

“NMC staff deserve clarity about their futures, and the union will work to minimise job losses and support those affected.”
Photo of health worker "NMC job cuts risk undermining services and staff morale"
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'Let's fix probation' and 'We are police staff'.

Police, probation and CAFCASS conference delegates stand together on Brighton sea front to highlight issues facing our members in carrying our their vital work. #upjcc25
Large number of police, probation and CAFCASS conference delegates on Brighton sea front holding signs: 'Let's fix probation' and 'We are police staff'.
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Britain's weekend of hope ❤️

UNISON joins national call for unity.
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.
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Hope, not hate – UNISON joins national call for unity | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON backs Hope not Hate's weekend of action to stand against division
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“Today’s announcement is a long overdue first step. It must result in full and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance immediately, the rapid withdrawal of Israeli forces and the safe, speedy release of all hostages,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
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Photo of Unison general secretary Christina McAnea: “A ceasefire will be an immense relief to Palestinians in Gaza who have endured the most extraordinary devastation and suffering. It’s also a moment of enormous relief for the hostages and their families, following two years of captivity in the most appalling conditions.”
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"School staff put children’s welfare first in the pandemic.” Watch UNISON School Support Staff Forum vice chair, Angharad, talk about life in school hubs during covid.
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“It was a horrible, horrible time – because you felt powerless.”

Angharad is a Teaching Assistant and worked throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hear Angharad’s first-hand account of the risks to life taken by school staff, as the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social now takes evidence on schools.
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“This was a truly collaborative process with staff wellbeing at its heart. We developed the new policy with input from across the Trust, under the guidance and support of Working With Cancer.”

UNISON working with RUH and WWC on a new policy to support staff diagnosed with cancer
RUH introduces new policy to support staff diagnosed with cancer
The hospital trust has teamed up with Working With Cancer (WWC) to develop the policy.
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New UNISON research reveals a mental health crisis among crime scene investigators.
84% say their mental health is affected by the trauma they face at work.
With rising workloads and limited support, UNISON is calling for paid recovery time and better resources.
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