UNISON Cymru
@unisoncymru.bsky.social
Wales’ biggest union, representing 100,000 public service workers.
Need support? Call 0800 0857 857.
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Need support? Call 0800 0857 857.
Promoted by UNISON Cymru, Custom House Street, CF10 1AP.
unison.org.uk/cymruwales
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MASSIVE WIN! 🔥
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
Moment hanesyddol i UNISON Cymru.
Mae gan aelodau nawr y cyfle i ddewis y poster coffaol cyntaf erioed i ddathlu ein hunaniaeth ddatganoledig newydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i helpu â llunio sut rydym yn cyflwyno ein hunain i Gymru a'r byd.
Mae gan aelodau nawr y cyfle i ddewis y poster coffaol cyntaf erioed i ddathlu ein hunaniaeth ddatganoledig newydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i helpu â llunio sut rydym yn cyflwyno ein hunain i Gymru a'r byd.
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Moment hanesyddol i UNISON Cymru.
Mae gan aelodau nawr y cyfle i ddewis y poster coffaol cyntaf erioed i ddathlu ein hunaniaeth ddatganoledig newydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i helpu â llunio sut rydym yn cyflwyno ein hunain i Gymru a'r byd.
Mae gan aelodau nawr y cyfle i ddewis y poster coffaol cyntaf erioed i ddathlu ein hunaniaeth ddatganoledig newydd. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i helpu â llunio sut rydym yn cyflwyno ein hunain i Gymru a'r byd.
Historic moment for UNISON Cymru.
Members now have the chance to choose the first ever commemorative poster celebrating our new devolved identity. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we present ourselves to Wales and the world.
With @redshoesposters.bsky.social
Members now have the chance to choose the first ever commemorative poster celebrating our new devolved identity. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we present ourselves to Wales and the world.
With @redshoesposters.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Historic moment for UNISON Cymru.
Members now have the chance to choose the first ever commemorative poster celebrating our new devolved identity. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we present ourselves to Wales and the world.
With @redshoesposters.bsky.social
Members now have the chance to choose the first ever commemorative poster celebrating our new devolved identity. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how we present ourselves to Wales and the world.
With @redshoesposters.bsky.social
Social care should be free of profit and built around the needs of every community. People in Pontypridd know the system is under real pressure and this is a chance to talk about what needs to change.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Social care should be free of profit and built around the needs of every community. People in Pontypridd know the system is under real pressure and this is a chance to talk about what needs to change.
School support staff are often the people who bring energy, warmth and connection into a school. One nominee told us about a colleague who creates clubs, supports young carers and builds inclusive spaces where every child feels they belong. Their humour and care shape the wellbeing of the school. ⭐
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
School support staff are often the people who bring energy, warmth and connection into a school. One nominee told us about a colleague who creates clubs, supports young carers and builds inclusive spaces where every child feels they belong. Their humour and care shape the wellbeing of the school. ⭐
Today’s UK budget offers some welcome relief for families, but it still leaves public services in Wales under pressure.
Read our full response from UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner:
cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read our full response from UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner:
cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Budget offers welcome help for families but leaves public services in Wales under pressure, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON Cymru
Commenting on today’s UK budget, UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner said today (Wednesday): “Scrapping the two-child benefit cap is a hugely
cymru-wales.unison.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today’s UK budget offers some welcome relief for families, but it still leaves public services in Wales under pressure.
Read our full response from UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner:
cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Read our full response from UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner:
cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
UNISON Cymru recently brought school support staff together with Low Pay Commissioners in Swansea so commissioners could hear directly about the realities of low wages.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
UNISON Cymru recently brought school support staff together with Low Pay Commissioners in Swansea so commissioners could hear directly about the realities of low wages.
Thank you to everyone who voted in the general secretary election.
UNISON is a member-led union, your participation keeps our democracy
strong. 🟣
Results will be announced on 17 December.
UNISON is a member-led union, your participation keeps our democracy
strong. 🟣
Results will be announced on 17 December.
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Thank you to everyone who voted in the general secretary election.
UNISON is a member-led union, your participation keeps our democracy
strong. 🟣
Results will be announced on 17 December.
UNISON is a member-led union, your participation keeps our democracy
strong. 🟣
Results will be announced on 17 December.
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💜 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 💜
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
💜 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 💜
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
School support staff across Wales have been pushing for a fair way to decide their pay and conditions. Low wages and the injustice of term-time only pay cannot be fixed without a dedicated national system that works for Wales.
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
School support staff across Wales have been pushing for a fair way to decide their pay and conditions. Low wages and the injustice of term-time only pay cannot be fixed without a dedicated national system that works for Wales.
Why we celebrate stars in our schools! ✨
Every school has stars. These are the support staff who keep children safe, help them learn and make sure schools run smoothly. Teaching assistants, ALN specialists, caterers, librarians and admin teams are the people who hold school communities together.
Every school has stars. These are the support staff who keep children safe, help them learn and make sure schools run smoothly. Teaching assistants, ALN specialists, caterers, librarians and admin teams are the people who hold school communities together.
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Why we celebrate stars in our schools! ✨
Every school has stars. These are the support staff who keep children safe, help them learn and make sure schools run smoothly. Teaching assistants, ALN specialists, caterers, librarians and admin teams are the people who hold school communities together.
Every school has stars. These are the support staff who keep children safe, help them learn and make sure schools run smoothly. Teaching assistants, ALN specialists, caterers, librarians and admin teams are the people who hold school communities together.
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“It was won because workers organised, raised collective grievances and, in some areas, prepared for industrial action.
“A massive UNISON win on an all-Wales level – and proof of what’s possible when workers stand together.”
3/3
“A massive UNISON win on an all-Wales level – and proof of what’s possible when workers stand together.”
3/3
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“It was won because workers organised, raised collective grievances and, in some areas, prepared for industrial action.
“A massive UNISON win on an all-Wales level – and proof of what’s possible when workers stand together.”
3/3
“A massive UNISON win on an all-Wales level – and proof of what’s possible when workers stand together.”
3/3
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“Around 7,000 workers will now move to this salary scale, with back pay to recognise the vital clinical work they’ve been doing.
“This long-overdue win delivers justice for a predominantly female, low-paid workforce who keep NHS services running every day.
2/3
“This long-overdue win delivers justice for a predominantly female, low-paid workforce who keep NHS services running every day.
2/3
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Around 7,000 workers will now move to this salary scale, with back pay to recognise the vital clinical work they’ve been doing.
“This long-overdue win delivers justice for a predominantly female, low-paid workforce who keep NHS services running every day.
2/3
“This long-overdue win delivers justice for a predominantly female, low-paid workforce who keep NHS services running every day.
2/3
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“Congratulations to healthcare support worker members in Cymru who have fought for years to be recognised as band 3,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Congratulations to healthcare support worker members in Cymru who have fought for years to be recognised as band 3,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea.
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⏰ Don’t miss your chance!
Ballot papers must reach the scrutineer by 5pm, 25 November.
Post yours today. 🟣
Every member, every vote, every voice counts.
Ballot papers must reach the scrutineer by 5pm, 25 November.
Post yours today. 🟣
Every member, every vote, every voice counts.
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
⏰ Don’t miss your chance!
Ballot papers must reach the scrutineer by 5pm, 25 November.
Post yours today. 🟣
Every member, every vote, every voice counts.
Ballot papers must reach the scrutineer by 5pm, 25 November.
Post yours today. 🟣
Every member, every vote, every voice counts.
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🚨 UNISON WIN! 🎉
This is HUGE! Healthcare support workers across ALL of Wales to be rebanded - including pay rise and back pay.
A historic agreement reached by UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government 🤝
Amazing campaign by staff and their union! 💜✊
This is HUGE! Healthcare support workers across ALL of Wales to be rebanded - including pay rise and back pay.
A historic agreement reached by UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government 🤝
Amazing campaign by staff and their union! 💜✊
MASSIVE WIN! 🔥
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨 UNISON WIN! 🎉
This is HUGE! Healthcare support workers across ALL of Wales to be rebanded - including pay rise and back pay.
A historic agreement reached by UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government 🤝
Amazing campaign by staff and their union! 💜✊
This is HUGE! Healthcare support workers across ALL of Wales to be rebanded - including pay rise and back pay.
A historic agreement reached by UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government 🤝
Amazing campaign by staff and their union! 💜✊
Healthcare support workers at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen are celebrating a long-overdue win today. This agreement did not happen overnight.
It is the result of years of organising by healthcare support workers in health boards across Wales, backed every step of the way by UNISON.
It is the result of years of organising by healthcare support workers in health boards across Wales, backed every step of the way by UNISON.
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Healthcare support workers at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen are celebrating a long-overdue win today. This agreement did not happen overnight.
It is the result of years of organising by healthcare support workers in health boards across Wales, backed every step of the way by UNISON.
It is the result of years of organising by healthcare support workers in health boards across Wales, backed every step of the way by UNISON.
Today's win is for healthcare support workers across Wales.
Jan Tomlinson, convenor for UNISON Cymru, and Dawn Ward, chair of UNISON Cymru’s Health Committee, have shared their reaction to today’s all Wales re-banding agreement.
Watch Jan and Dawn’s reaction in the video. 🎥
Jan Tomlinson, convenor for UNISON Cymru, and Dawn Ward, chair of UNISON Cymru’s Health Committee, have shared their reaction to today’s all Wales re-banding agreement.
Watch Jan and Dawn’s reaction in the video. 🎥
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today's win is for healthcare support workers across Wales.
Jan Tomlinson, convenor for UNISON Cymru, and Dawn Ward, chair of UNISON Cymru’s Health Committee, have shared their reaction to today’s all Wales re-banding agreement.
Watch Jan and Dawn’s reaction in the video. 🎥
Jan Tomlinson, convenor for UNISON Cymru, and Dawn Ward, chair of UNISON Cymru’s Health Committee, have shared their reaction to today’s all Wales re-banding agreement.
Watch Jan and Dawn’s reaction in the video. 🎥
MASSIVE WIN! 🔥
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
MASSIVE WIN! 🔥
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
More than 6,000 healthcare support workers across Wales will now receive pay rises and back pay after an all-Wales agreement was reached between UNISON Cymru, NHS employers and the Welsh government.
All the best to the Cymru team tonight.
Cardiff nights have powered so many big moments and everyone across the country will be backing the boys once again.
Pob lwc, Cymru! 🏴
Cardiff nights have powered so many big moments and everyone across the country will be backing the boys once again.
Pob lwc, Cymru! 🏴
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
All the best to the Cymru team tonight.
Cardiff nights have powered so many big moments and everyone across the country will be backing the boys once again.
Pob lwc, Cymru! 🏴
Cardiff nights have powered so many big moments and everyone across the country will be backing the boys once again.
Pob lwc, Cymru! 🏴
UNISON Cymru was proud to stand with the phlebotomists from Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals earlier today on their 236th day of strike action. ✊
These workers have been on strike since 17 March, fighting for fair pay after years of doing Band 3 work while being paid Band 2 wages.
These workers have been on strike since 17 March, fighting for fair pay after years of doing Band 3 work while being paid Band 2 wages.
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
UNISON Cymru was proud to stand with the phlebotomists from Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals earlier today on their 236th day of strike action. ✊
These workers have been on strike since 17 March, fighting for fair pay after years of doing Band 3 work while being paid Band 2 wages.
These workers have been on strike since 17 March, fighting for fair pay after years of doing Band 3 work while being paid Band 2 wages.
We're on our way! ✊️
Phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers in history. unsn.uk/4qXPPg1
Health workers are joined by union leaders and supporters at a Gloucester rally today marking their 236th day of action - fighting for the right pay for the job.
Post your support! ✊💜
Health workers are joined by union leaders and supporters at a Gloucester rally today marking their 236th day of action - fighting for the right pay for the job.
Post your support! ✊💜
Phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers in history with Gloucester rally - UNISON South West
Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire mark their 236th day of industrial action with a rally, highlighting the longest strike of NHS workers.
unsn.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We're on our way! ✊️
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The hotline for the higher education ballot closes on 20 November. If you have lost or misplaced your ballot paper you can call 0800 0 857 857 or log into your MyUNISON online to request a new one. Don’t miss your chance to have your say to improve your pay.
www.unison.org.uk/my-unison @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/my-unison @UNISONinHE
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The hotline for the higher education ballot closes on 20 November. If you have lost or misplaced your ballot paper you can call 0800 0 857 857 or log into your MyUNISON online to request a new one. Don’t miss your chance to have your say to improve your pay.
www.unison.org.uk/my-unison @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/my-unison @UNISONinHE
Cefndy Healthcare is at risk of closure. Councillors are ready to scrap skilled manufacturing jobs and a lifeline workplace for disabled workers rather than invest in a service that supports our NHS and our community.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cefndy Healthcare is at risk of closure. Councillors are ready to scrap skilled manufacturing jobs and a lifeline workplace for disabled workers rather than invest in a service that supports our NHS and our community.
Whether you’re on the front line or behind the scenes, your voice matters.
UNISON’s future is shaped by every member.
Post your ballot before it’s too late. 🟣
UNISON’s future is shaped by every member.
Post your ballot before it’s too late. 🟣
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Whether you’re on the front line or behind the scenes, your voice matters.
UNISON’s future is shaped by every member.
Post your ballot before it’s too late. 🟣
UNISON’s future is shaped by every member.
Post your ballot before it’s too late. 🟣
Cefndy Healthcare has been left to struggle and now some in the council want to walk away. Instead of investing in a service that provides skilled, secure and dignified work for disabled people while producing essential equipment for hospitals, they are proposing closure and ignoring the human cost.
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Cefndy Healthcare has been left to struggle and now some in the council want to walk away. Instead of investing in a service that provides skilled, secure and dignified work for disabled people while producing essential equipment for hospitals, they are proposing closure and ignoring the human cost.