UNISON West Midlands
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📢 Equal pay victory! 🎉
Hundreds of low-paid women at Birmingham City Council have won long-overdue compensation thanks to UNISON’s campaigning.
This is a huge step forward in the fight for fairness and equality.
Read more here: unsn.uk/3KN4KJs
Hundreds of low-paid women at Birmingham City Council have won long-overdue compensation thanks to UNISON’s campaigning.
This is a huge step forward in the fight for fairness and equality.
Read more here: unsn.uk/3KN4KJs
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📢 Equal pay victory! 🎉
Hundreds of low-paid women at Birmingham City Council have won long-overdue compensation thanks to UNISON’s campaigning.
This is a huge step forward in the fight for fairness and equality.
Read more here: unsn.uk/3KN4KJs
Hundreds of low-paid women at Birmingham City Council have won long-overdue compensation thanks to UNISON’s campaigning.
This is a huge step forward in the fight for fairness and equality.
Read more here: unsn.uk/3KN4KJs
This years Organising Convention was another huge success to general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social for our Key note speech
September 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This years Organising Convention was another huge success to general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social for our Key note speech
The West Midlands region has agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming General Secretary election.
September 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The West Midlands region has agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming General Secretary election.
BOOKING NOW OPEN! 🎉 - for all the details visit westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/young...
August 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
BOOKING NOW OPEN! 🎉 - for all the details visit westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/young...
Pride and equality is something to be celebrated, not rallied against.
Reform UK’s obsession with flags is quite bizarre considering the many important issues facing councils and people who rely on their services here in Warwickshire and around the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK’s obsession with flags is quite bizarre considering the many important issues facing councils and people who rely on their services here in Warwickshire and around the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Warwickshire council boss vetoed Reform's Pride Flag removal request
Reform UK accuses Warwickshire council's chief executive of a
www.bbc.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Pride and equality is something to be celebrated, not rallied against.
Reform UK’s obsession with flags is quite bizarre considering the many important issues facing councils and people who rely on their services here in Warwickshire and around the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK’s obsession with flags is quite bizarre considering the many important issues facing councils and people who rely on their services here in Warwickshire and around the country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Are you a UNISON West Midlands Branch Welfare Officer or Interested in becoming one? The Regional Welfare Seminar is the place to be! more information? - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/uniso...
May 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Are you a UNISON West Midlands Branch Welfare Officer or Interested in becoming one? The Regional Welfare Seminar is the place to be! more information? - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/uniso...
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Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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
May 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social writes for @mirror.co.uk about the importance of overseas workers to the social care sector, as the government announces major immigration changes. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Christina McAnea - 'Care sector would have collapsed without overseas workers'
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea writes for The Mirror as Keir Starmer's government announces major changes to immigration rules for care workers
www.mirror.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social writes for @mirror.co.uk about the importance of overseas workers to the social care sector, as the government announces major immigration changes. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Are you a new UNISON branch officer? Need to refresh your skills?
Join or in person training day to meet fellow officers, learn about your role and share your experiences .
All the details can be found here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/?filt...
Join or in person training day to meet fellow officers, learn about your role and share your experiences .
All the details can be found here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/?filt...
May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Are you a new UNISON branch officer? Need to refresh your skills?
Join or in person training day to meet fellow officers, learn about your role and share your experiences .
All the details can be found here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/?filt...
Join or in person training day to meet fellow officers, learn about your role and share your experiences .
All the details can be found here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/?filt...
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Today is International Workers' Memorial Day when we remember those who have died at work, or as a result of ill health at work.
We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD25
We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD25
April 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Today is International Workers' Memorial Day when we remember those who have died at work, or as a result of ill health at work.
We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD25
We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD25
New Course for UNISON Activists! Find all the details and joining instructions here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/motio...
April 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
New Course for UNISON Activists! Find all the details and joining instructions here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/motio...
Social Work England want to hike your fees by 33%.
This is only making the chronic recruitment and retention crisis worse.
Have your say by 13 May bit.ly/4hSAAzu
This is only making the chronic recruitment and retention crisis worse.
Have your say by 13 May bit.ly/4hSAAzu
March 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Social Work England want to hike your fees by 33%.
This is only making the chronic recruitment and retention crisis worse.
Have your say by 13 May bit.ly/4hSAAzu
This is only making the chronic recruitment and retention crisis worse.
Have your say by 13 May bit.ly/4hSAAzu
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Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees.
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
February 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees.
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
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International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
January 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
As the first term of 2025 begins, UNISON West Midlands celebrates our ⭐ school stars ⭐ and all those heading back to school
January 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
As the first term of 2025 begins, UNISON West Midlands celebrates our ⭐ school stars ⭐ and all those heading back to school
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‘NHS staff are facing a huge challenge this winter… our biggest worry is this news will drive more people to leave’
UNISON head of health Helga Pile on BBC Breakfast this morning.
UNISON head of health Helga Pile on BBC Breakfast this morning.
December 11, 2024 at 9:04 AM
‘NHS staff are facing a huge challenge this winter… our biggest worry is this news will drive more people to leave’
UNISON head of health Helga Pile on BBC Breakfast this morning.
UNISON head of health Helga Pile on BBC Breakfast this morning.
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BBC News: Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile said the proposal was a "bitter pill".
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile said the proposal was a "bitter pill".
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:50 AM
BBC News: Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile said the proposal was a "bitter pill".
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile said the proposal was a "bitter pill".
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Government plans to limit wage rises across the NHS to 2.8% next year will 'go down badly with staff'.
UNISON on the government’s evidence to NHS pay review body
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2024/12/pay-is-key-to-turning-around-nhs-fortunes-warns-unison/
UNISON on the government’s evidence to NHS pay review body
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2024/12/pay-is-key-to-turning-around-nhs-fortunes-warns-unison/
December 11, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Government plans to limit wage rises across the NHS to 2.8% next year will 'go down badly with staff'.
UNISON on the government’s evidence to NHS pay review body
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2024/12/pay-is-key-to-turning-around-nhs-fortunes-warns-unison/
UNISON on the government’s evidence to NHS pay review body
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2024/12/pay-is-key-to-turning-around-nhs-fortunes-warns-unison/
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🌟 Great news for UNISON members! UNISON’s Winter Essentials Grant offers £200 vouchers for food shopping.
Open for just 24 hours on 11 Dec! Check eligibility now 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials #ThereForYou #WinterEssentials
Open for just 24 hours on 11 Dec! Check eligibility now 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials #ThereForYou #WinterEssentials
December 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM
🌟 Great news for UNISON members! UNISON’s Winter Essentials Grant offers £200 vouchers for food shopping.
Open for just 24 hours on 11 Dec! Check eligibility now 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials #ThereForYou #WinterEssentials
Open for just 24 hours on 11 Dec! Check eligibility now 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials #ThereForYou #WinterEssentials
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Violence and abuse incidences on paramedics and emergency call handlers have risen by more than a third.
Listen now on BBC 5 live as one paramedic tells of the violence he has experienced when trying to do his job www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen now on BBC 5 live as one paramedic tells of the violence he has experienced when trying to do his job www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio 5 Live - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to BBC Radio 5 Live on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Violence and abuse incidences on paramedics and emergency call handlers have risen by more than a third.
Listen now on BBC 5 live as one paramedic tells of the violence he has experienced when trying to do his job www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen now on BBC 5 live as one paramedic tells of the violence he has experienced when trying to do his job www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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🥶 Cold one this morning, isn't it? Hands up who had to scrape the car?
A big thank you to all the public service workers who will be keeping communities safe whatever the weather ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham Health Branch
A big thank you to all the public service workers who will be keeping communities safe whatever the weather ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham Health Branch
November 19, 2024 at 8:12 AM
🥶 Cold one this morning, isn't it? Hands up who had to scrape the car?
A big thank you to all the public service workers who will be keeping communities safe whatever the weather ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham Health Branch
A big thank you to all the public service workers who will be keeping communities safe whatever the weather ❄️
📸 Photo: Rotherham Health Branch
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Disability History Month from 14 November - 20 December is a time to spotlight the ongoing journey towards equality in the workplace.
Join our networks and find out more about making changes in your workplace.https://buff.ly/3WeVJfw
Join our networks and find out more about making changes in your workplace.https://buff.ly/3WeVJfw
November 18, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Disability History Month from 14 November - 20 December is a time to spotlight the ongoing journey towards equality in the workplace.
Join our networks and find out more about making changes in your workplace.https://buff.ly/3WeVJfw
Join our networks and find out more about making changes in your workplace.https://buff.ly/3WeVJfw
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UNISON condemns mass sentencing of trade unionists and civil society activists in Hong Kong and calls for their immediate release
“I stand in solidarity with the 45 trade unionists and pro-democracy leaders,” UNISON gen sec Christina McAnea
https://buff.ly/4fOIgBS @catherinewestmp.bsky.social
“I stand in solidarity with the 45 trade unionists and pro-democracy leaders,” UNISON gen sec Christina McAnea
https://buff.ly/4fOIgBS @catherinewestmp.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 12:13 PM
UNISON condemns mass sentencing of trade unionists and civil society activists in Hong Kong and calls for their immediate release
“I stand in solidarity with the 45 trade unionists and pro-democracy leaders,” UNISON gen sec Christina McAnea
https://buff.ly/4fOIgBS @catherinewestmp.bsky.social
“I stand in solidarity with the 45 trade unionists and pro-democracy leaders,” UNISON gen sec Christina McAnea
https://buff.ly/4fOIgBS @catherinewestmp.bsky.social