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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 2d

💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚

Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!

📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December

Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 10d

UNISON members should be receiving their postal ballots to vote for the next general secretary now.

Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Your voice, your vote. Get ready to vote in UNISON’s general secretary election

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 12d

UNISON’s general secretary election is now open!

It’s the top job in the union, so it’s vital you have your say. Here’s what our regional council has to say.

Eastern region nominated Christina McAnea for re-election as general secretary.
We’ve seen how she has delivered for members in our region — growing UNISON in strength and influence. She has often visited the region to support our members’ campaigns.
She has the experience, skills, and commitment to keep improving how our union works for you, not for any narrow political faction.
Her pledges are clear: fight for fair pay, pensions, jobs, rights and services; put resources where you need them most, spend subs wisely; hold the government to account; and keep equality at UNISON’s heart.

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 13d

⚠️ Thanks to everyone who came to the health and safety training day on Friday ⚠️

It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!

See you next year 👀

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 17d

Did you know that Britain's first Black mayor was from right here in the Eastern region?

West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Remembering Allan Glaisyer Minns, Britain’s first Black mayor

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20d

As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve just opened nominate a star. This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings. Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 26d

Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Oct 10

👏 👏 👏 Amazing news from Dorset, where trusts have scrapped plans to chuck 1,700 staff into a subsidiary company, putting them at risk of worse pay and conditions after workers overwhelmingly backed strikes to save their jobs.

Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Oct 9

“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
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

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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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Oct 9

🤔 Ever wondered what it’s like to work for @unisontheunion?

Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...

Mo’s journey

UNISON Eastern area organiser Mo Tsentides shares her journey from activist to staff member. If a job organising is your dream too, check out our current vacancies:…

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Oct 3

With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

We have an obligation to learn the lessons from our history and defend our migrant colleagues today.
Tim Roberts, UNISON Eastern regional secretary

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 26

There's just a few days left to apply for your dream job!

Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 24

Mental health counsellors took their strike protest to Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's main site, today.

NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.

Counsellors raise their fists outside Hellesdon Hospital

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 24

🌍 Greening the planet starts in the workplace and the home.

Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

As trade unionists, we stand up for fairness, dignity and solidarity in the workplace. That includes protecting the environment we all depend on.

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 24

Norfolk and Waveney Mind counsellors are on strike all week because they're not being paid NHS rates for NHS work.

Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 21

We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for two regional organisers to join the team here at UNISON Eastern.

If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

Work for UNISON: we're hiring two regional organisers

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 19

✊ A fantastic Know Your Rights day for migrant workers in Chelmsford yesterday!

Well done to UNISON Essex and Southend UNISON 👏👏👏

Migrant workers hold signs reading 'I support fair visas'

JCWI solicitor Sairah gives an update on the law

UNISON Essex branch secretary Firdy open the day

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 19

Green Week this year is extra special as we’re looking ahead to @unisontheunion Year of Green Activity.

Read regional convenor Becky Tye’s blog on why it’s so important public service workers take part 👇

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

UNISON members are being left to pick up the pieces for this climate catastrophe.
But we can do something about it.
Becky Tye, regional convenor

unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 10

UNISON Eastern’s regional council met yesterday to decide the region’s nomination for general secretary.

Delegates voted to support Christina McAnea.

Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

UNISON Eastern nominates Christina McAnea for general secretary

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hats off to Suffolk County UNISON for an inspiring event bringing together migrant workers for a day of educating and organising!

Some of the attendees at Suffolk County UNISON's migrant workers event.

Sairah from the Joint Council for the Welfare of Migrants

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 9

The sun was shining as we celebrated the longest strike in history yesterday!

Another fantastic day at the Burston Strike School!

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · Aug 31

One of the many great things about #HertsPride is the conversations you have with people. Thanks to everyone I spoke with. @unisoneastern.bsky.social #HertsPolice #ImpactfulLives #HarryHornet

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Sep 1

Get ready for @unisontheunion’s Green Week later this month.

In 2025 it’ll be the gateway to 2026’s Year of Green Activity so let’s make it a good one.

Here’s how you can get involved: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Aug 23

Take a moment today to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.

It doesn’t commemorate a moment of enlightenment on behalf of the slavers, but the day Haitian slaves started to throw off their chains in 1791.

✊ Keep up the fight!

A graphic showing colonial forces trying to put down a slave revolt in Haiti and the words International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 23 August

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · Aug 19

A group of @unisontheunion members in Ipswich were delighted to meet local MP Jack Abbott earlier today, quizzing him on everything from local government reorganisation to health and social care visas, NHS pay and HE funding.

Jack Abbott MP poses with UNISON members

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