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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 12h

Our 169,000 retired members continued activism for social justice inspires our union ✊

We had a great day of discussion at our retired members conference in Brighton covering social care, NHS outsourcing, tackling the far right, fuel poverty, pensions and digital exclusion. #uretired25

Unison retired members conference at the Brighton centre - facing the podium.

Unison retired members conference at the Brighton centre - facing the audience holding up voting cards.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 13h

The sharp end of the housing crisis 🏠
Survey reveals housing workers are battered by stress, overwork, violence, and lack of support. Without urgent investment, councils will continue to struggle.

The sharp end of the housing crisis | Article | News | UNISON National

Survey reveals housing workers are battered by stress, overwork, violence, and lack of support. Without urgent investment, councils will continue to struggle

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 15h

Join us at UNISON Centre for our Standing in Power and Pride event, hosted by UNISON and the Royal College of Midwives.
📅 A day of inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and powerful storytelling.
Book your tickets here: unsn.uk/4h72ZmE

National Black History Event - Standing in Power and Pride - Where next ?

Come , join and partake with UNISON's National Black Members Committee & Royal College of Midwives at their National Black History event.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 17h

Day 2 at Community Care Live. Come and see us on stand 16! 👋

UNISON stand in at Community Care Live 2025 in London

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20h

Branches only have a couple of days left to order merchandise for this years #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars - make sure yours doesn't miss out! bit.ly/4mN7HYI

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

Welcome to delegates at our national retired members’ conference #uretired25 in Brighton! 🌤️

Conference info: unsn.uk/42uIz0D

Photo of Brighton pier from the beach. UNISON national retired members conference #uretired25

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

We're here at Community Care Live 2025! Come and see us ☺️ @unisonlg.bsky.social

Our social care team on the stand at Community care live

Attendees listen to a discussion at Community Care Live

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

Durham Pride is at risk after the council withdrew its funding, citing financial pressure and political ideology.
UNISON is backing the fight to save it.
Support if you can.

Save Durham Pride | Article, News | News | UNISON National

Trade unions are helping effort to save the annual event after Reform council cuts funding

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

UNISON statement on the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks.

On the second anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, our thoughts are with the families of those murdered and those hostages still in captivity, who must be released immediately.

As the recent deadly terrorist attack in Manchester showed, there's much to do in tackling antisemitism on our own shores.

Our Jewish communities should not have to live in fear in the UK. We can all play our part in standing up to hate.

UNISON, now and always, will challenge antisemitism and campaign against hate and extremism.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

BBC News: Strike off after hospitals abandon outsource plans

Strike off after hospitals abandon outsource plans

Read this article and more on NewsNow, the independent news discovery platform.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

Nearly one in four children not receiving free school meals are in debt, new research shows.

“No child should miss out on school meals because their parents can’t afford them." UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:

Nearly one in four children not receiving free school meals are in debt, new research shows

NEARLY one in four pupils in England not receiving free school meals are in debt, new research suggests.Aberlour Children’s Charity, which publishes the findings today, urged ministers to tackle the…

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

Strike action halted as trusts axe plans for subco's in Dorset

HEALTH workers have confirmed that will not be striking in Dorset after employers halted its subco plans.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 2d

Britain's weekend of hope ❤️
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.

Be Part of Britain’s Weekend of HOPE - 18th/19th October

On 18-19 October, thousands of us will take to the streets with a simple message: our communities are stronger together. Will you join us?

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 2d

🎉 Strike action off in Dorset
Three NHS trusts drop outsourcing plans after 94% of support staff voted to strike.
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea says this decision brings relief and sends a strong message to other trusts.

Strikes off in Dorset after U-turn in outsourcing NHS staff row - UNISON South West

Hundreds of health staff in Dorset won’t be taking strike action after their employers halted plans that could’ve seen them transferred out of the NHS.

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unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 5d

With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.

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We have an obligation to learn the lessons from our history and defend our migrant colleagues today.
Tim Roberts, UNISON Eastern regional secretary

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 5d

UNISON WIN! 🎉

Dorset HealthCare University, Dorset County Hospital, and University Hospitals Dorset trusts have stood down their SubCo proposals.

A result of UNISON members getting organised and building power ✊ An inspirational campaign by the cleaners, porters, security and catering staff 💯

Hospital staff protesting SubCo plans outside a hospital building.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 5d

UNISON statement on the Manchester synagogue attack: "Jewish people should not have to live in fear in the UK. We all have a role to play in stamping out antisemitism." www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Statement on the Manchester synagogue attack | Article | News | UNISON National

UNISON is horrified at the terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue yesterday, which left two people dead and many more injured.

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 5d

Urgent appeal for Ukraine 🇺🇦
With no end in sight and winter setting in, UNISON is supporting an urgent fundraiser www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Urgent appeal for Ukraine | Article | News | UNISON National

With no end in sight and winter setting in, UNISON is supporting an urgent fundraiser

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

“The current debacle is the legacy of failed privatisation, which burdened Thames Water with billions of pounds of debt, gave generous payouts to shareholders and put profit before services.

“The time has come for ministers to step in and bring the company into public ownership.”

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

“Once again, there are promises of investment and debt restructuring but no details on what that means for water bills, jobs or the environment.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

“The chaos at Thames Water has dragged on for years, yet these latest proposals still don’t provide the clarity customers or staff need, " UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on the latest rescue plan for Thames Water

Photo of Thames water van. "Thames Water: Customers and staff need more from latest Thames Water deal, says UNISON"

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

Labour ‘planning to bring back employment tribunal fees’

UNISON: "The government shouldn’t even be considering bringing fees back. This would completely undermine all that’s in the [Employment Rights] bill and be a victory for unscrupulous bosses.’

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Labour ‘planning to bring back employment tribunal fees’

TUC warns that reintroducing a charge would 'price many low-paid workers out of justice'.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

Staff at 12 schools vote to strike over back pay www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Staff at 12 schools vote to strike over back pay

Teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers and caterers have agreed to strike

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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 7d

Admin staff work tirelessly to ensure access to healthcare. But with thousands of job cuts proposed & plans for further automation, staff are understandably anxious.

Admin-specific cuts leaflets are available with info on how to get involved in campaigning

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Together against cuts – admin staff leaflet

An A5 leaflet for branches to campaign against cuts within the NHS, specifically addressing threats to admin staff jobs. Maximum 250 per branch

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 6d

"Our support goes to the emergency services who are responding to this appalling tragedy and those affected by today’s events."

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