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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · 10d

Instead, Cathedral Schools Trust has delayed these payments until the start of the school term in September, leaving staff without several months’ worth of pay increases compared to colleagues in other schools.

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · 10d

The workers have been missing out on hundreds of pounds every year because of their employer’s failure to implement annual pay awards when they are announced in April.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · 10d

More than 100 teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers and caterers will take action at schools across Bristol and North Somerset.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · 10d

92% vote for strike action at Cathedral Schools Trust ✊🏼

Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.

Read more 👇🏼

Cathedral Schools Trust staff vote to strike over back pay - UNISON South West

Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly (92%) to strike in a dispute over pay.

southwest.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 30

Nice feature in @countrystandard.bsky.social by @unisonsw.bsky.social regional secretary Kerry Baigent on the legacy of Tolpuddle and the power of solidarity in shaping our future ✊

Photo of striking Phlebotomists from Gloucester at Tolpuddle festival. Martyrs' blood flows in us today
As we gather for the 2025 Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival, we are reminded of the power of solidarity in shaping our future. This year, our d celebration carries the
echoes of struggles close to home, particularly the ongoing dispute by Unison Gloucestershire phlebotomists striking against a belligerent employer who refuses to pay them what they are worth.
The "magnificent 37" have surpassed 110 days of strike action with no signs of stopping any time soon.
Inspired by the vic- tories of healthcare assistants across the
by Kerry Baigent Unison South West
country, including those at Derriford Hospital who secured a well-deserved upbanding last year after their own successful strike action, Glouces- tershire's phlebotomists are demonstrating the strength of unity.
Their battle for fair pay is a reminder that the fight for equality in the workplace is far from over and that the strug- gle is alive and kicking.
Meanwhile, in Dorset, Unison members contin- ue to challenge propos- als that would see 1,700 staff transferred into a wholly owned subsidiary,
or SubCo. This proposal threatens to undermine the terms and conditions of workers, shifting them into a structure that could erode their rights and protections and flies in the face of Labour's commitment for the big- gest wave of insourcing in a generation.
The fight to defend their terms is crucial, as it represents a broader struggle against the erosion of public-sector services.
Unison is also at the forefront of the fight for migrant workers' rights. We continue to cam- paign for the introduc- tion of a certificate of common sponsorship, which would allow mi-
grant healthcare workers to change employers without jeopardising their visa status. At the same time, we are chal- lenging the government's proposed immigration white paper, which aims to double the qualify- ing period for indefinite leave to remain from five to…

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · Jul 9

The 37 phlebotomists have been on strike for over 100 days, marking the milestone on Friday.

Phlebotomists with big balloons in the shape of the number one hundred.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · Jul 9

Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire hospitals were promised a job review today. Now it’s pushed back another week.

They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳

They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼

Quote graphic: “Staff are exhausted and angry. After 105 days on strike, the hospital finally said the jobs panel would meet.
But now it's been pushed back again."

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 27

Consultation on local government pay has started for school and council workers.

Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️

It’s time for fair pay decorative graphic.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 22

NHS staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise, says UNISON

'A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once again failed to deliver,' UNISON head of health Helga Pile

Read full response www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...

Photo of health staff in scrubs. "NHS staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise, says UNISON"

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations to Nasim Dumont-Namin, winner of this year’s Learning Initiative Award at our Get Active event 🏆

Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 18

Important point. Thanks for raising.

You’ll be pleased to hear that, at women’s conference, our women members back trans rights 👇🏼

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

'Unite for more rights!' | Article | News | UNISON National

UNISON's women's conference opens with clear calls to champion trans rights, healthcare and childcare

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

First step would be for you to raise it with your local branch, then get the motion written, agreed by the branch and submitted to NDC.

If you need help finding your local branch, let me know ☺️

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

That’s a different question.

If a motion were to be taken to our national delegate conference then that would have the ability to impact our position / policy.

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

If you’re a member of UNISON and you have a concern, issue at work or just want to speak to someone then your local branch is the first point of contact.

Alternatively feel free to email us (SW region) on [email protected]

Or you can call UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

Hi, to explain the article reference - UNISON members voted last year to retain the Labour Link fund. It’s a vote we have to have every 10 years.

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

Here’s our branch finder so you can get in touch with your local branch if you’d like to discuss this further: branches.unison.org.uk

UNISON Branch Finder | UNISON Branch Finder

The branch finder helps you find your branch through a quick search of employers on the UNISON database. Start entering your employer’s name to continue.

branches.unison.org.uk

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

Hi 👋 replies are actually off cause it’s a Saturday and our social media team (one person) is back on Monday.

But, of course the best way to challenge this, if you hold a different view, is to speak to your local UNISON branch.

We’re a member-led union, that was the point here.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

When signing up to join UNISON, members can choose to opt in to the Labour Link fund, or the campaign fund, neither, or both.

In 2024, members voted to renew both funds for a further 10 years.

More here 👇🏼
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

UNISON votes to renew political fund | Article, News | News | UNISON National

Ballot results show members voted overwhelmingly to renew support for Labour Link and the Campaign Fund

www.unison.org.uk

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

When signing up to join UNISON, members can choose to opt in to the Labour Link fund, or the campaign fund, neither, or both.

In 2024, members voted to renew both funds for a further 10 years.

More here 👇🏼
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

UNISON votes to renew political fund | Article, News | News | UNISON National

Ballot results show members voted overwhelmingly to renew support for Labour Link and the Campaign Fund

www.unison.org.uk

UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 17

UNISON stands proudly against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.

If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.

UNISON stands against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 16

UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them.

Read more and get in touch 👇🏼

Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you | Article | News | UNISON National

UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 15

Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.

UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

UNISON staff holding signs reading “ceasefire now”

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 13

UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼

Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.

Helga Pile speaking to Phlebotomists on the picket line. An ambulance can be seen in the background turning into Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 13

Derriford health care support workers named Organising Reps of the Year at our Get Active awards 🏆

Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷

Derriford reps hold their award at UNISON's Get Active event.

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UNISON South West @unisonsw.bsky.social · May 8

Pick a side!

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