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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 13d

UNISON's industrial action ballot for members in higher education is open now. Make sure you have your say!

More info 👉 unison.org.uk/hepay2526

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 13d

🚨 We are balloting members in higher education over this years pay offer. Voting YES for strike action sends a strong message to your employers that you deserve more for your hard work.
More info: www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/
@UNISONinHE

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Jul 1

Have your say on the 1.4% pay offer from UCEA in our online consultation. Voting closes at noon on 11 July.

We recommend to REJECT this insulting pay offer. We are worth more!

www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jun 30

Particpating in the higher education 2025/26 pay consulatation is quick and simple: 📧 check your email 🗳️ decide whether to accept or reject the offer 👍 submit, and done! Make sure you do this before 11 July to demand the pay you deserve
More info: unison.org.uk/hepay2526
@UNISONinHE

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

unison.org.uk

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UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University @unisonmmu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Pickets done and dusted for the week. Thank you to all members who have struck and picketed and to everyone who came down to lend solidarity.

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UNISON East Midlands @unisonem.bsky.social · Jun 24

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 💷
Staff in higher education are experiencing a significant real terms pay cut.

HE members - take part in UNISON’s 2025/26 higher education pay consultation before 11 July and make your voice heard 💜

Find out more: unsn.uk/4kEcRFp

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UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University @unisonmmu.bsky.social · Jun 24

It’s day 1 of the strike at Rainchester Wetropolitan University!

Obviously being northern we’re made of sterner stuff so the drizzle won’t put us off in our fight for fair pay!

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UNISON in Higher Education @unisoninhe.bsky.social · Jun 23

Universities could not function without dedicated support staff. This year, staff have been offered only a 1.4% pay rise. With a cost of living crisis and the higher education sector in crisis, this is not good enough. Join UNISON today and vote to REJECT this offer. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jun 21

If you work in Higher Education and aren't yet a UNISON member, join by Tuesday 24 June to be able to get involved in our 2025/26 pay consultation. It couldn't be easier, just visit join.unison.org.uk @UNISONinHE

Join UNISON and get essential cover

We’re the UK’s largest union, with over 1.4 million members. Join today and you’ll receive our support – with membership costing less than you might think. Before you get to work, get essential cover.

join.unison.org.uk

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UNISON in Higher Education @unisoninhe.bsky.social · Jun 4

Yesterday afternoon, members from across the country came to Parliament to lobby their local MP over the higher education funding crisis. Thank you to all who attended.

UNISON is calling for urgent action to defend jobs, save universities and deliver free education. #highereducation #fundourfuture

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 14

Tomorrow UNISON branches will be supporting the TUC-endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. www.unison.org.uk/events/cease...

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City St George’s UCU @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social · May 7

We see you. We love you. We stand with you. Trade unions for trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️❤️✊🏽

City St George’s trade union members holding up signs in support of trans rights

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · May 1

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY 2025 ✊

HAPPY MAY DAY!

Standing in solidarity with workers and trade unionists around the world today, and every day✊ 💜

#IWD2025 #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #JoinAUnion

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Apr 25

Staff working in universities are facing the brunt of cuts because of a funding model that is broken

Of a total of 166 universities across the UK, 90 are proposing job cuts, including City St George's University where management want to make £6m in job cuts.

magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/04/14/f...

Failing to make the grade - Magazine

UNISON members working in universities are facing the brunt of cuts because of a funding model that is 'not fit for purpose', as Janey Starling discovers

magazine.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Apr 10

Solidarity with Healthcare support workers at Nottingham QMC and City Hospitals on strike over pay.

Visit if you can, send messages of support and hardship donations. Details:
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/pay-fair-for...

📸 University of Notts UNISON visit this morning ⏬

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Mar 31

We send our support and solidarity to Tower Hamlets UNISON members taking strike action at St Luke's Primary School in their fight against Teaching Assistant job cuts.

Members are taking strike action on 1 and 3 April.

london.unison.org.uk/2025/03/28/t...

Teaching assistants at St Luke’s Primary School to strike over cuts, says UNISON | Article, News | News | UNISON Greater London

Teaching assistants at St Luke’s Primary School to strike over cuts, says UNISON Staff at St Luke’s Primary School in Tower Hamlets are to take two days

london.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Mar 26

Please donate to show solidarity with
@knowsleyunison.bsky.social members at Livv Housing!

They are taking strike action in a long-running dispute that stems from years of below-inflation pay increases.

www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Donate to show solidarity with members at Livv Housing | Article, News | News | UNISON National

UNISON members have been taking action over pay since last October

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Mar 14

The results are in and members have spoken, voting overwhelmingly in favour of strike action on the 2024-25 pay offer.

Congratulations to our members, sending a clear message to our employer that we care about pay and are prepared to act to improve it.

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · Mar 14

Alfie popped by to see us yesterday. They pointed out that we already have 237 colleagues who have already left the University of Dundee.

We were told we need to lose 632 jobs top of this!

869 colleagues will be lost and this is just phase 1!

#PicketLinePets #PicketPups #dogs #SaveHE

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UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University @unisonmmu.bsky.social · Feb 27

The deadline for our strike ballot is looming large on the horizon!

A strong mandate for action demonstrates our strength and gives us the tools we need to fight for better pay in our sector.

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Feb 24

Another ballot paper posted! 📬

Have you posted your ballot paper back yet? Make sure to post it as soon the deadline is 4 March! 🚨

Every vote counts, every vote makes a difference, every vote builds our strength. Vote YES for strike action for the pay you deserve ✊

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Feb 19

The ballot hotline closes TODAY!

Call 0800 0857 857 to request new ballot papers if you’ve lost or not received them.

Ballot closes on March 4th so there’s still time to vote. Notify the branch when you’ve posted your papers back and we’ll remove you from our individual contact list.

Solidarity!

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Feb 14

🐾 Meet Fudge, the union pup 🐶! Fudge is ALWAYS up for a good strike and now it’s time to act! 📣 Vote before 4 March!

Let’s bark loud and clear that we’re worth more! Let’s get those paws together for better pay 🐾 Vote YES! 🐕💰 #FairPayInHE #VoteYes #UnionStrong

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UNISON @ City St George's University @citysgunison.bsky.social · Feb 6

It's Race Equality Week, but not at City St George's University.

Cleaning staff are predominantly People of Colour but the university chooses to outsource them, resulting in worse pay and terms & conditions.

This institutionally racist practice must end and cleaning staff brought in house.

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Feb 6

Race Equality Week
Trade unions are at the forefront of campaigning for racial equality. Difference in pay is a daily reality for many Black workers.

Check out our Ethnicity Pay Gap toolkit to use in the workplace ⏩ https://msg.unison.org.uk/c/12Rw4tJl15NTznhAr
#EveryActionCounts

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Lykara Ryder @lykarar.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hey, it’s me! Unsurprisingly, I agree with myself. #HEPay2024 #SaveOurUnis

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Feb 5

Voting in the higher education ballot is important. It’s the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. VOTE YES for strike action
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2024

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UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University @unisonmmu.bsky.social · Feb 5

Our amazing Branch Sec has her say on our strike ballot.

📮 Get those ballot papers posted!

😩 If you’ve lost or not received your ballot then don’t miss out! You can order a new one through My UNISON or by ringing 0800 0 857 857.

Picture of a smiling woman with dark hair wearing glasses on the left. On the right there is black and green text on a lighter green background that reads: “'I'm proudly voting YES in this ballot to stand together with members across Higher Education.
Universities can't balance their books on the backs of workers - we deserve better pay and a secure future. Let's make our voices heard!'
Lykara Ryder
Branch Secretary
MMU UNISON/Faculty RKE Manager”

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