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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 21h

Tomorrow!

Members, if you’ve got your beanie hats and other picket line Unison items please do wear them and join the Trade Union bloc ✊

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 18d

Mark your calendars‼️

On Saturday 11th October at 12:30, Leeds Stand Up To Racism are organising a Refugees Welcome demonstration outside Leeds Art Gallery.

Say No to the far right and No to reform. Refugees are welcome here! ✊

Poster from Leeds Stand Up To Racism giving the date and time of the protest against the far right and Reform

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 21h

🎄🎁 The branch will be running our FREE York Christmas market coach trip again this year! 🎁🎄

📆Saturday 6 December
⏰Leaving from Parkinson steps 9:30am, departing York 4:30pm
👯Places are limited but you’re welcome to bring a guest
✍️ Book your space by emailing the branch before Monday 24th November

A poster for the trip containing the post information with images of Christmas market stalls, people shopping, a mug of cocoa and baubles

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 3d

Our next members meeting is Wednesday 8 October, 12:30-1:30pm on Teams.

The joining link is in today’s email, but contact us if you need it forwarding.

In solidarity!

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 9d

🥫Needed items:
- Christmassy treats
- Tinned goods (beans, breakfasts, tuna, veg, cold meats, fruit, soups)
- Tea, coffee, sugar
- Cup-a-soups
- Biscuits
- Long life milk (inc. UHT & powdered)
- Cereals and porridge
- Chocolate and sweets
- Cooking sauces
- Fruit juice (long-life)
- Instant mash

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 9d

💝 Donations will be going to @trusselluk (Leeds South & East) and Richmond Hill Elderly Action.

🚨FOUR ITEM DONATION MINIMUM this year with one raffle ticket allocated per member. Bring/donate as much as you can and please check that it’s all well within date. Raffle closes 2nd December.

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 9d

🎄🎟️🎅🏼The branch CHRISTMAS RAFFLE has now opened!

🎁 We’ve got a bumper crop of prizes this year including a Kindle Fire, Nintendo Switch, Bluetooth shower speaker, an air fryer as well as vouchers for the cinema, Love2Shop, independent bookshops, spa days and more!

Poster for the Christmas raffle including charities and donation locations.

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 15d

📣 Announcing an online session on Work-Life Balance and Expectations! 📣

This FREE online session has been created specifically for branch members and will be held on Teams on Tuesday 21st October, 12:30-1:30.

Email the branch for the Teams link. Hope to see you there! 👋

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 15d

Tomorrow! Hope to see you there 👋

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 18d

Our Disabled Members’ Officer Graeme has been hard at work organising a first meeting of the new disabled members’ Self Organised Group (SOG).

Come along on Friday 26th September from 1-2! Teams meeting link and in-person location information are in your member emails.

Poster for the upcoming Disabled Members’ SOG featuring people sitting at a table and conversing with each other

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 18d

Our Disabled Members’ Officer Graeme has been hard at work organising a first meeting of the new disabled members’ Self Organised Group (SOG).

Come along on Friday 26th September from 1-2! Teams meeting link and in-person location information are in your member emails.

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 18d

Mark your calendars‼️

On Saturday 11th October at 12:30, Leeds Stand Up To Racism are organising a Refugees Welcome demonstration outside Leeds Art Gallery.

Say No to the far right and No to reform. Refugees are welcome here! ✊

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · 29d

Save the date 📆 UNISON’s Seasonal Food Fund opens on Tuesday 30th September. More details in the link below 👇

UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 9

💜 There for You – UNISON’s charity – is here to help
Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...

🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only
💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member
🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty

Basket of groceries with text: Seasonal Food Fund. UNISON and There for You logos

University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Aug 26

Solidarity with striking members at the @ncmme.bsky.social. Pay staff what they’re worth! ✊

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · Aug 26

Security firm: £1,200 a day, £33,600 total ✅
Land train: £15,000 for six days ✅
Attempting to solve the dispute ❌

It's time for museum bosses to stop this wasteful spending and pay staff fairly.

👉 unsn.uk/NCMMstrikespending

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 20

Solidarity with workers on strike at the National Coal Mining Museum ✊

Employers have the power to bring this strike to a halt. UNISON is ready and waiting to have meaningful discussions at any time.

Please send your message of support 👉 @unisonyh.bsky.social

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · Aug 20

National Coal Mining Museum picket underway and standing strong ✊

👉 unsn.uk/NCMM25strikeinfo

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Aug 13

UNISON condemns 'deliberate killing' of Al-Jazeera journalists www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

UNISON condemns 'deliberate killing' of Al-Jazeera journalists | Article | News | UNISON National

Union also calls on UK government to take further steps to bring about a permanent ceasefire and full access to humanitarian assistance

www.unison.org.uk

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Aug 4

Members, a reminder of our online members’ meeting Tuesday 5 August, 12:30-1:30pm on Teams.

The joining link is in your members email from today; please contact the branch at [email protected] if you haven’t received it.

In solidarity!

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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · Aug 1

Ey up, happy Yorkshire Day!

We're using today to say a huge thank you to all the public service workers right here in God's own who help to make it the best place to be in the world, tha' knows!

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Jul 31

Tomorrow at the Britannia Leeds Hotel! ✊

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 21

The minimum wage, equal pay, holiday leave and the weekend - all seemed impossible, until unions made it happen.

But is a four-day week now the future of work?
magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/04/14/s...

Seize the day – campaigning for a four-day week - Magazine

Is a four-day week the future of work? Simon Jackson speaks to the branch secretary at the first council in the UK to trial a four-day work week with no loss of pay

magazine.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 22

Unions force university to abandon outsourcing plans morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unio...

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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · Jul 17

The process for nomination someone to attend UNISON's Young Members Conference in Brighton in November is open!

Just complete the form before 5pm on Thursday 28 August.

👉 unsn.uk/NYMC25-nom-form

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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · Jul 23

Did you see UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on BBC Newsnight last night?

UNISON (@unison.org.uk)

Christina McAnea on the #BBCNewsnight panel says Kemi Badenoch’s mini-reshuffle is not going to ‘cut through with the public in terms of how they see the Tories’

bsky.app

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Jul 15

Solidarity from @unison.org.uk with peaceful protestors ✊ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

UK union leaders express fear over erosion of right to protest in open letter

Twenty-two union leaders criticise Met over arrest of people who took part in pro-Gaza march in January

www.theguardian.com

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 2

Do you work in Higher Education? Are you struggling after years of low pay, below inflation offers and the cost of living crisis? Your pay should be a priority - have your say on this years pay offer in our consultation. Check your emails and click the link to take part www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON in Higher Education @unisoninhe.bsky.social · Jul 3

Remember to vote REJECT in the HE consultation on the 2025/26 pay offer. A real-terms pay cut is simply not good enough. 1.4% does not reflect the essential role played by support staff in higher education, and they deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay #saveuniversities

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

www.unison.org.uk

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University of Leeds UNISON @uolunison.bsky.social · Jun 26

Online consultation ballot on HE pay is still open! Check your emails for your unique link to vote 🗳️

UNISON in Higher Education @unisoninhe.bsky.social · Jun 20

Without support staff, universities would not operate. This year, staff have received an offer of just a 1.4% pay rise. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is not good enough. Our consultation is now open and UNISON is urging members to reject the offer. #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National

There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

www.unison.org.uk

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