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Wishing all the workers of the world, a peaceful and happy festive season, and a safe and prosperous new year - with love from unions ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Wishing all the workers of the world, a peaceful and happy festive season, and a safe and prosperous new year - with love from unions ❤️
See UNISONdirect opening hours during the Christmas period below:
UNISONdirect: 0800 0 857 857
UNISONdirect: 0800 0 857 857
December 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
See UNISONdirect opening hours during the Christmas period below:
UNISONdirect: 0800 0 857 857
UNISONdirect: 0800 0 857 857
Would you like to represent our Black members
on the Regional Black Members Committee 2025/26?
Following the South-East region's AGM on 9 December 2025, there are 11 vacant Women's Seats on this committee.
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS FROM BRANCH –
6th JANUARY 2026
on the Regional Black Members Committee 2025/26?
Following the South-East region's AGM on 9 December 2025, there are 11 vacant Women's Seats on this committee.
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS FROM BRANCH –
6th JANUARY 2026
December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Would you like to represent our Black members
on the Regional Black Members Committee 2025/26?
Following the South-East region's AGM on 9 December 2025, there are 11 vacant Women's Seats on this committee.
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS FROM BRANCH –
6th JANUARY 2026
on the Regional Black Members Committee 2025/26?
Following the South-East region's AGM on 9 December 2025, there are 11 vacant Women's Seats on this committee.
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS FROM BRANCH –
6th JANUARY 2026
Christmas Rewards! 🎄🛍️
As a UNISON member you can save £££’s on discounted gift vouchers and shopping cards and get cashback from top retailers such as Argos, Currys, M&S, IKEA, Boots, and more.
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As a UNISON member you can save £££’s on discounted gift vouchers and shopping cards and get cashback from top retailers such as Argos, Currys, M&S, IKEA, Boots, and more.
unsn.uk/4f9DKgL
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Christmas Rewards! 🎄🛍️
As a UNISON member you can save £££’s on discounted gift vouchers and shopping cards and get cashback from top retailers such as Argos, Currys, M&S, IKEA, Boots, and more.
unsn.uk/4f9DKgL
As a UNISON member you can save £££’s on discounted gift vouchers and shopping cards and get cashback from top retailers such as Argos, Currys, M&S, IKEA, Boots, and more.
unsn.uk/4f9DKgL
🎁 Before you finish for the holidays, don’t forget to enter our #LocalServiceChampions Awards. The prizes include: £500 gift card for the overall winner, £250 gift card for two runners up and three £50 gift cards for the winning nominators ➡️ unsn.uk/4pXCP90
December 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🎁 Before you finish for the holidays, don’t forget to enter our #LocalServiceChampions Awards. The prizes include: £500 gift card for the overall winner, £250 gift card for two runners up and three £50 gift cards for the winning nominators ➡️ unsn.uk/4pXCP90
The government has changed how councils are funded. The “Fair Funding” review believes that Surrey residents have less needs and are more able to raise funds themselves, than other councils.
This means we will pay MORE COUNCIL TAX FOR LESS SERVICES.
This means we will pay MORE COUNCIL TAX FOR LESS SERVICES.
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The government has changed how councils are funded. The “Fair Funding” review believes that Surrey residents have less needs and are more able to raise funds themselves, than other councils.
This means we will pay MORE COUNCIL TAX FOR LESS SERVICES.
This means we will pay MORE COUNCIL TAX FOR LESS SERVICES.
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📹📢 Yesterday, hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
December 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
📹📢 Yesterday, hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
Surrey County activists stood in solidarity with campaigners at HMP Bronzefield yesterday morning.
@zarahsultana.bsky.social and others demanded that the prison allowed an ambulance to take hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah to hospital.
@zarahsultana.bsky.social and others demanded that the prison allowed an ambulance to take hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah to hospital.
December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Surrey County activists stood in solidarity with campaigners at HMP Bronzefield yesterday morning.
@zarahsultana.bsky.social and others demanded that the prison allowed an ambulance to take hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah to hospital.
@zarahsultana.bsky.social and others demanded that the prison allowed an ambulance to take hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah to hospital.
Today, on International #MigrantsDay, we honour the contribution migrants make to the life of our country and our public services.
From health and care to many other sectors, migrant workers have played a vital role in building workers’ rights.
Join our migrant workers' network
unsn.uk/3ZJ3M4P
From health and care to many other sectors, migrant workers have played a vital role in building workers’ rights.
Join our migrant workers' network
unsn.uk/3ZJ3M4P
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today, on International #MigrantsDay, we honour the contribution migrants make to the life of our country and our public services.
From health and care to many other sectors, migrant workers have played a vital role in building workers’ rights.
Join our migrant workers' network
unsn.uk/3ZJ3M4P
From health and care to many other sectors, migrant workers have played a vital role in building workers’ rights.
Join our migrant workers' network
unsn.uk/3ZJ3M4P
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🥳 It’s that time of the year again, the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate local government workers. Our awards aim to spotlight some of the best examples of these amazing unsung heroes, so get nominating today: unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🥳 It’s that time of the year again, the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate local government workers. Our awards aim to spotlight some of the best examples of these amazing unsung heroes, so get nominating today: unsn.uk/4ixU0eH
#LocalServiceChampions
#LocalServiceChampions
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) - Ballot on compulsory redundancies
HAVE YOU VOTED?
Surrey CC state that no jobs will be lost as a direct result of LGR or the TUPE transfer of staff into the new unitary councils but have so far been unwilling to commit to protecting jobs in the run-up.
HAVE YOU VOTED?
Surrey CC state that no jobs will be lost as a direct result of LGR or the TUPE transfer of staff into the new unitary councils but have so far been unwilling to commit to protecting jobs in the run-up.
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) - Ballot on compulsory redundancies
HAVE YOU VOTED?
Surrey CC state that no jobs will be lost as a direct result of LGR or the TUPE transfer of staff into the new unitary councils but have so far been unwilling to commit to protecting jobs in the run-up.
HAVE YOU VOTED?
Surrey CC state that no jobs will be lost as a direct result of LGR or the TUPE transfer of staff into the new unitary councils but have so far been unwilling to commit to protecting jobs in the run-up.
Winter Essentials Grant
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
Full details here: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
Full details here: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
Winter Essentials Grant - UNISON National
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
www.unison.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Winter Essentials Grant
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
Full details here: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
Full details here: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
Calling all members who are D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and those who have long term/chronic health conditions.
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Online meeting via Teams:
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Online meeting via Teams:
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Calling all members who are D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and those who have long term/chronic health conditions.
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Online meeting via Teams:
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Online meeting via Teams:
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Unions and civil society organisations join with stars in new alliance - #Together - against hate and division unsn.uk/3KnBPfg
@togetheralliance.bsky.social
@togetheralliance.bsky.social
NEWS: Fontaines D.C, Sir Lenny Henry, Paloma Faith, Brian Eno And More Lead Together Against The Far Right Campaign - God Is In The TV
More than 50 civil society organisations, leading figures in entertainment, and thousands of supporters come together to launch a new alliance: TOGETHER.
www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Unions and civil society organisations join with stars in new alliance - #Together - against hate and division unsn.uk/3KnBPfg
@togetheralliance.bsky.social
@togetheralliance.bsky.social
Calling all members who are D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and those who have long term/chronic health conditions.
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Calling all members who are D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and those who have long term/chronic health conditions.
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
Surrey County UNISON’s next Disabled Members Self Organised Group meeting is:
Tomorrow (4th December)
4:15 – 5:15pm
A meeting for our Black members will be held on:
8th December 12-1pm
Agenda will discuss members’ issues at work and agree delegates to the National Black Members Conference 2026.
8th December 12-1pm
Agenda will discuss members’ issues at work and agree delegates to the National Black Members Conference 2026.
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A meeting for our Black members will be held on:
8th December 12-1pm
Agenda will discuss members’ issues at work and agree delegates to the National Black Members Conference 2026.
8th December 12-1pm
Agenda will discuss members’ issues at work and agree delegates to the National Black Members Conference 2026.
UNISON National Black Members Conference.
Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 2GR
Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2026
Further details of conference here: www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 2GR
Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2026
Further details of conference here: www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
UNISON National Black Members Conference.
Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 2GR
Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2026
Further details of conference here: www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 2GR
Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2026
Further details of conference here: www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
🚨 Last chance to ask for a replacement ballot paper for the general secretary election
No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857 - hotline closes at noon on 19 November.
Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
unison.org.uk/gs2025
No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857 - hotline closes at noon on 19 November.
Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
unison.org.uk/gs2025
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🚨 Last chance to ask for a replacement ballot paper for the general secretary election
No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857 - hotline closes at noon on 19 November.
Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
unison.org.uk/gs2025
No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857 - hotline closes at noon on 19 November.
Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
unison.org.uk/gs2025
Who decides who runs the UK’s biggest union? You do!
Voting has started on the BIGGEST job in UNISON. The election for our next General Secretary is underway ... DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
www.youtube.com/shorts/RW3eY...
See why your branch nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary here:
Voting has started on the BIGGEST job in UNISON. The election for our next General Secretary is underway ... DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
www.youtube.com/shorts/RW3eY...
See why your branch nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary here:
UNISON General Secretary Elections 2025
YouTube video by UNISON
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Who decides who runs the UK’s biggest union? You do!
Voting has started on the BIGGEST job in UNISON. The election for our next General Secretary is underway ... DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
www.youtube.com/shorts/RW3eY...
See why your branch nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary here:
Voting has started on the BIGGEST job in UNISON. The election for our next General Secretary is underway ... DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
www.youtube.com/shorts/RW3eY...
See why your branch nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary here:
Who do you want to lead on UNISON policies for the NEXT 5 YEARS?
By law, members can NOT vote electronically. Your ballot will be posted to your home address.
See why we nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Missing ballot? Call 0800 0 857 857
By law, members can NOT vote electronically. Your ballot will be posted to your home address.
See why we nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Missing ballot? Call 0800 0 857 857
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Who do you want to lead on UNISON policies for the NEXT 5 YEARS?
By law, members can NOT vote electronically. Your ballot will be posted to your home address.
See why we nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Missing ballot? Call 0800 0 857 857
By law, members can NOT vote electronically. Your ballot will be posted to your home address.
See why we nominated Andrea Egan for General Secretary: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Missing ballot? Call 0800 0 857 857
UNISON General Secretary Elections 2025… Have your say in how our union is run!
Please DON’T FORGET TO POST YOUR VOTE 🗳️
surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Please DON’T FORGET TO POST YOUR VOTE 🗳️
surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
UNISON General Secretary Elections 2025… Have your say in how our union is run!
Please DON’T FORGET TO POST YOUR VOTE 🗳️
surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Please DON’T FORGET TO POST YOUR VOTE 🗳️
surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
UNISON is entering a very important election. As a UNISON member, you will now get the opportunity to have YOUR say on who becomes our next General Secretary for the next 5 years.
See who your branch nominated and why: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
See who your branch nominated and why: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
UNISON is entering a very important election. As a UNISON member, you will now get the opportunity to have YOUR say on who becomes our next General Secretary for the next 5 years.
See who your branch nominated and why: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
See who your branch nominated and why: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Statement of solidarity with Jamaica 🇯🇲
At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜
unsn.uk/3X2WbwQ
At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜
unsn.uk/3X2WbwQ
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Statement of solidarity with Jamaica 🇯🇲
At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜
unsn.uk/3X2WbwQ
At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜
unsn.uk/3X2WbwQ
UNISON General Secretary Election 2025 - YOUR VOTE MATTERS
Turnout in UNISON elections is often disappointingly low - and that weakens us as a trade union.
Find out who your branch nominated and why here: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Turnout in UNISON elections is often disappointingly low - and that weakens us as a trade union.
Find out who your branch nominated and why here: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
UNISON General Secretary Election 2025 - YOUR VOTE MATTERS
Turnout in UNISON elections is often disappointingly low - and that weakens us as a trade union.
Find out who your branch nominated and why here: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...
Turnout in UNISON elections is often disappointingly low - and that weakens us as a trade union.
Find out who your branch nominated and why here: surreycounty.unison.site/2025/10/20/g...