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✊UK's biggest trade union in the East Midlands | 🔗http://join.unison.org.uk
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Derbyshire care homes rally 🏘️

Family members of care home residents and staff came together to protest the closure of council care homes.

Council leader Alan Graves made an appearance to say that he wouldn’t talk to us about the care homes for as long as UNISON opposes Reform UK’s politics 👀
February 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 🏡
Join us tomorrow at County Hall in Matlock from 1pm as we show our support for the care home residents and staff who could be shown the door if these special places are closed.

Sign the petition: unsn.uk/savederbyshirecarehomes
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲 📄
First presented at our regional council AGM on Saturday, take a look at this year’s annual report. Read about amazing workplace wins and UNISON’s regional targets for this year.

👉 unsn.uk/eastmidsreport25
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 AM
🏆East Midlands Branch Awards 2026

From recruitment wins and pay victories to outstanding activism and equality leadership, over 170 UNISON activists came together in Lincoln to celebrate their work.

Read who took home the awards 🔽
UNISON East Midlands branch awards 2026 | Article, News | News | UNISON East Midlands
On Friday evening, over 170 regional activists and members gathered for the UNISON East Midlands Branch Awards 2026. Held in Lincoln for the first time,
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
MPs are backing UNISON's campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale.

Vulnerable residents, their families and dedicated care staff deserve better than this ideological nonsense 🔽
Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure
Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale.
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! ✨

🔎We're on the hunt for three new local organisers to help build and strengthen our presence in workplaces across the region. We also need an admin superstar to support that organising work.

👉Apply before 22 Feb: unsn.uk/eastmidsjobs
February 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM
February is LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

It's an opportunity for each one of us to make a difference - at work and in our communities.

Find out more about unions and LGBT+ history 👉 unsn.uk/3NQzVVW
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Derbyshire MPs back families in battle to save care homes 🏡

UNISON is campaigning to save eight care homes from closure. Read more about Friday's summit with Derbyshire MPs, families of care home residents and the incredible staff who keep them going ⬇️
Derbyshire MPs back families in battle to save care homes | Article, News | News | UNISON East Midlands
Pressure is mounting on Derbyshire County Council to rethink plans to close eight care homes after local MPs met with families affected by the decision.
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🎦 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: ‘𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲’

In case you missed it, catch up with our new general secretary’s message to UNISON members
@andreaegangs.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM
💚 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡’𝘀 ‘𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸’ 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

Your answers will shape our campaigns and what we raise with employers and government ✊

🔒 It’s anonymous and only takes a few minutes
👉 unsn.uk/ylaw26
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.

Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination🕯️
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 AM
𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗘𝗴𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 🗓️
“I can’t wait to get to work with members, activists and staff to build on our strengths and start turning UNISON into an incredible force for change.”

Read more 🔽
Andrea Egan begins five-year term as UNISON general secretary - UNISON National
'We will put faith in members' decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests'
unsn.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:26 AM
𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻! 🎉

Do you know a local government worker who goes above and beyond in their role? Nominate them for a Local Service Champion Award! 🏆

Tell us about an unsung hero before this Friday: unison.org.uk/lsc-awards2026
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 🧑‍🎓
The regional member-learning programme for the first half of 2026 is now live!

Book your place on one of our free courses 🔽
Learning for Members | UNISON East Midlands
Each year 2000+ East Midlands members take part in some form of learning through UNISON Below you will find details of UNISON's Learning 'offer' which
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁?

We need you to make sure your details and contact permissions are up to date as soon as possible.
It only takes a couple of minutes: my.unison.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ⛑🚧⚠
This year’s seminar focuses on empowering health and safety representatives to become confident leaders in their workplaces.

If you wish to attend the seminar at UNISON Centre, your branch can register your interest via the Online Conferencing System.
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM
🚨 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀
After six years in the job, regional secretary Chris Jenkinson is moving on to a new national role as UNISON assistant general secretary.

Read a message from Chris and find out what happens next: unsn.uk/chrisjenkinson
January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗨𝗞 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 ❌
Horsley Division has a by-election after yet another Reform councillor walked away. Join our friends at @hopenothate.org.uk for a leafletting session next Friday 16 January.

Sign up below 🔽
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/184331/...
Help keep out Reform in Derbyshire
Stop Reform getting another council elected
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
✍️ 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
💜 From UNISON East Midlands x
#StormGoretti
January 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by UNISON East Midlands
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 ❄️🥶

With Storm Goretti predicted to dump snow across the East Midlands tomorrow, take a look at UNISON's cold weather working advice 🔽
Cold weather working | UNISON East Midlands
On wintery days there's snow place like home - but if you're out and about for work - please take care! While workers should make every effort to get into
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡’𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌳
Kicking off our year of green activity is activist Chris Packham, who sets out why urgent collective action on climate matters now more than ever.

Sign up to our launch event next Tuesday: unsn.uk/4aP03tM
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 ❄️🥶

With Storm Goretti predicted to dump snow across the East Midlands tomorrow, take a look at UNISON's cold weather working advice 🔽
Cold weather working | UNISON East Midlands
On wintery days there's snow place like home - but if you're out and about for work - please take care! While workers should make every effort to get into
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The start of the new year is the perfect time to make sure we have the correct information for you.

Make sure your details are up to date through your MyUNISON account.

👉 my.unison.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
First day back at work after the festive break? Make sure you add nominating a local service champion to your to-do list! 📝

We want to recognise those who always go the extra mile to give ongoing support to our communities 🔽
Local Service Champions
Workers who run our vital local services are often undervalued. It's time to give our local service champions the recognition they deserve.
www.unison.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:58 AM
𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎤🎧

In this episode, we're with hundreds of migrant care workers who have travelled to London to push for a reversal of the government's immigration plans - including David and Audrey from Northampton.

LISTEN NOW ➡️podfollow.com/together-in-unison
December 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM