UNISON Barnsley Branch
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Official account of the Barnsley branch of UNISON – the UK’s largest union. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857.Promoted by UNISON, Church Street,Barnsley S70 2TA.
🗳️ UNISON General Secretary Election – Your Vote Matters!
The ballot is now open! 📬
This is your chance to help shape the future of our union.
The ballot is now open! 📬
This is your chance to help shape the future of our union.
October 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🗳️ UNISON General Secretary Election – Your Vote Matters!
The ballot is now open! 📬
This is your chance to help shape the future of our union.
The ballot is now open! 📬
This is your chance to help shape the future of our union.
🛒📉 Did you know UNISON members enjoy exclusive discounts on everyday essentials, travel, and leisure activities? Start saving today because #ItPaysToBeAMember. Together, we're #StrongerTogether.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes
September 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🛒📉 Did you know UNISON members enjoy exclusive discounts on everyday essentials, travel, and leisure activities? Start saving today because #ItPaysToBeAMember. Together, we're #StrongerTogether.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes
Being a member means having a say in decisions regarding your pay.
As a member you will be invited to vote in ballots to ensure you’re getting the pay you deserve.
If you sign up and encourage colleagues to join too, you’ll get a £20 shopping vouchers for recommending a friend.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
As a member you will be invited to vote in ballots to ensure you’re getting the pay you deserve.
If you sign up and encourage colleagues to join too, you’ll get a £20 shopping vouchers for recommending a friend.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Being a member means having a say in decisions regarding your pay.
As a member you will be invited to vote in ballots to ensure you’re getting the pay you deserve.
If you sign up and encourage colleagues to join too, you’ll get a £20 shopping vouchers for recommending a friend.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
As a member you will be invited to vote in ballots to ensure you’re getting the pay you deserve.
If you sign up and encourage colleagues to join too, you’ll get a £20 shopping vouchers for recommending a friend.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
💬🛡️ Need a helping hand at work? UNISON provides robust support, advice, and representation for its members. Join now and find out how #ItPaysToBeAMember.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all you need is your bank details.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all you need is your bank details.
September 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💬🛡️ Need a helping hand at work? UNISON provides robust support, advice, and representation for its members. Join now and find out how #ItPaysToBeAMember.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all you need is your bank details.
It’s quick and easy to become a UNISON member sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all you need is your bank details.
UNISON Barnsley (Local Government)’s branch committee met on Thursday 4th September and agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming general secretary election.
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
UNISON Barnsley (Local Government)’s branch committee met on Thursday 4th September and agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming general secretary election.
Time to re-mortgage or moving home? Take advantage of our mortgage offers with UNISON Living to get that dream house, and see how much you could save on home insurance.
Click here:
Home offers | UNISON Member Benefits
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here:
Home offers | UNISON Member Benefits
#ItPaysToBeAMember
September 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Time to re-mortgage or moving home? Take advantage of our mortgage offers with UNISON Living to get that dream house, and see how much you could save on home insurance.
Click here:
Home offers | UNISON Member Benefits
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here:
Home offers | UNISON Member Benefits
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Did you know that migrant workers working in the UK should receive equal pay to British workers doing the same job and must be paid at least the national minimum wage.
If you’re a migrant worker or have colleagues who are, UNISON have a host of resources available yorks.unison.org.uk/migrant-work...
If you’re a migrant worker or have colleagues who are, UNISON have a host of resources available yorks.unison.org.uk/migrant-work...
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Did you know that migrant workers working in the UK should receive equal pay to British workers doing the same job and must be paid at least the national minimum wage.
If you’re a migrant worker or have colleagues who are, UNISON have a host of resources available yorks.unison.org.uk/migrant-work...
If you’re a migrant worker or have colleagues who are, UNISON have a host of resources available yorks.unison.org.uk/migrant-work...
🌟 Want to make a positive impact in your workplace? Become an activist, rep, or officer with UNISON Barnsley! Help us champion workers' rights. Join us today! bit.ly/BeTheUnionBa... #BeTheUnion #StrongerTogether
August 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌟 Want to make a positive impact in your workplace? Become an activist, rep, or officer with UNISON Barnsley! Help us champion workers' rights. Join us today! bit.ly/BeTheUnionBa... #BeTheUnion #StrongerTogether
UNISON Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact There for You (UNISON Welfare), which provides confidential advice and support services for members and their dependants.
Find out more:https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Find out more:https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
August 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
UNISON Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact There for You (UNISON Welfare), which provides confidential advice and support services for members and their dependants.
Find out more:https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Find out more:https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
UNISON provides quality legal services for employment-related and non-work issues at no extra cost to members and their family. We provide the broadest range of legal help to union members in the UK. Click here for more information: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/legal-services/
August 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
UNISON provides quality legal services for employment-related and non-work issues at no extra cost to members and their family. We provide the broadest range of legal help to union members in the UK. Click here for more information: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/legal-services/
Did you know as a UNISON member you can get an exclusive discount on your car insurance with LV? They even offer multicar cover!
Click here to find out more: UNISON member discounts | LV=
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here to find out more: UNISON member discounts | LV=
#ItPaysToBeAMember
August 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Did you know as a UNISON member you can get an exclusive discount on your car insurance with LV? They even offer multicar cover!
Click here to find out more: UNISON member discounts | LV=
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here to find out more: UNISON member discounts | LV=
#ItPaysToBeAMember
🔍 Looking for new challenges? UNISON Barnsley offers you chance to make a real difference! We're seeking a Health & Safety Officer, Young Members Officer, Equalities Officer, and Assistant Branch Treasurer to join our dynamic team. Get involved - be the change you want to see bit.ly/BeTheUnionBa...
August 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🔍 Looking for new challenges? UNISON Barnsley offers you chance to make a real difference! We're seeking a Health & Safety Officer, Young Members Officer, Equalities Officer, and Assistant Branch Treasurer to join our dynamic team. Get involved - be the change you want to see bit.ly/BeTheUnionBa...
📢In case you missed it. The 2025 NJC Pay Award of 3.2% for council and schools workers has been accepted 📢 Branch reps urge employers to pay new rates incl. back pay to 1st April as soon as feasible barnsleylg.unison.site/2025/08/01/2...
2025/26 NJC Pay Offer for Council and Schools Workers Accepted
UNISON’s committee of leading activists have reached an agreement alongside the other NJC trade unions to accept the employers’ pay offer of 3.2% (with backpay to 1 April 2025).
barnsleylg.unison.site
August 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📢In case you missed it. The 2025 NJC Pay Award of 3.2% for council and schools workers has been accepted 📢 Branch reps urge employers to pay new rates incl. back pay to 1st April as soon as feasible barnsleylg.unison.site/2025/08/01/2...
Happy Yorkshire Day from all of us at UNISON Barnsley Branch!
August 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Happy Yorkshire Day from all of us at UNISON Barnsley Branch!
Did you know UNISON even have their very own holiday resort for members to visit in Devon?
Offering 20% off stays its worth a look if you’re already planning a staycation for summer 2026!
For more information: www.croydeunison.co.uk/about-us/uni...
Offering 20% off stays its worth a look if you’re already planning a staycation for summer 2026!
For more information: www.croydeunison.co.uk/about-us/uni...
July 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Did you know UNISON even have their very own holiday resort for members to visit in Devon?
Offering 20% off stays its worth a look if you’re already planning a staycation for summer 2026!
For more information: www.croydeunison.co.uk/about-us/uni...
Offering 20% off stays its worth a look if you’re already planning a staycation for summer 2026!
For more information: www.croydeunison.co.uk/about-us/uni...
If you have friends or colleagues who haven’t signed up to be a UNISON member yet.
Share this short video with them that quickly explains the benefits of being a member of the union.
They can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all they need is their bank details.
Share this short video with them that quickly explains the benefits of being a member of the union.
They can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all they need is their bank details.
July 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you have friends or colleagues who haven’t signed up to be a UNISON member yet.
Share this short video with them that quickly explains the benefits of being a member of the union.
They can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all they need is their bank details.
Share this short video with them that quickly explains the benefits of being a member of the union.
They can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk in under 3 minutes, all they need is their bank details.
Getting fed up of non-UNISON colleagues asking you what is happening in the NJC Pay Ballot? Get them to join UNISON and not only do they get the updates and benefits membership brings, you will also benefit from a £20 Love2Shop voucher for each colleague who puts your name on their membership form
July 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Getting fed up of non-UNISON colleagues asking you what is happening in the NJC Pay Ballot? Get them to join UNISON and not only do they get the updates and benefits membership brings, you will also benefit from a £20 Love2Shop voucher for each colleague who puts your name on their membership form
If you’ve been a member with us for a while you may have changed your name, moved home or got a new phone number or email since joining.
If so, please visit to update details www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/
If you've never had an online account with us, you just need membership number to register
If so, please visit to update details www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/
If you've never had an online account with us, you just need membership number to register
July 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
If you’ve been a member with us for a while you may have changed your name, moved home or got a new phone number or email since joining.
If so, please visit to update details www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/
If you've never had an online account with us, you just need membership number to register
If so, please visit to update details www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/
If you've never had an online account with us, you just need membership number to register
Today is Barnsley Pride @mybarnsleypride! Come and pay the UNISON stall a visit for some goodies and to find out how we’re supporting LGBT+ workers.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UnisonLGBT+
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UnisonLGBT+
July 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is Barnsley Pride @mybarnsleypride! Come and pay the UNISON stall a visit for some goodies and to find out how we’re supporting LGBT+ workers.
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UnisonLGBT+
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UnisonLGBT+
If you’re a student or an apprentice, did you know you can get an annual UNISON membership for just £10?
That’s less than two cocktails on a night out at the Botanist or a weekend trip to the cinema!
You can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
That’s less than two cocktails on a night out at the Botanist or a weekend trip to the cinema!
You can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
UNISON - the public service union
UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, with 1.3 million members. We represent staff who provide public services in the public and private sector.
start.unison.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
If you’re a student or an apprentice, did you know you can get an annual UNISON membership for just £10?
That’s less than two cocktails on a night out at the Botanist or a weekend trip to the cinema!
You can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
That’s less than two cocktails on a night out at the Botanist or a weekend trip to the cinema!
You can sign up online here: start.unison.org.uk
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
This year we are proud to be official stall holders at Barnsley Pride @mybarnsleypride, come and see us on Saturday 12th July to learn more about being a UNISON member and pick up some goodies!
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UNISONLGBT+
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UNISONLGBT+
July 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This year we are proud to be official stall holders at Barnsley Pride @mybarnsleypride, come and see us on Saturday 12th July to learn more about being a UNISON member and pick up some goodies!
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UNISONLGBT+
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#StrongerTogether
#UNISONLGBT+
Time to re-mortgage or moving home? Take advantage of our mortgage offers with UNISON Living to get that dream house, and see how much you could save on home insurance.
Click here:
benefits.unison.org.uk/home-offers/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here:
benefits.unison.org.uk/home-offers/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
June 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Time to re-mortgage or moving home? Take advantage of our mortgage offers with UNISON Living to get that dream house, and see how much you could save on home insurance.
Click here:
benefits.unison.org.uk/home-offers/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Click here:
benefits.unison.org.uk/home-offers/
#ItPaysToBeAMember
Your UNISON membership entitles you to free insurance cover, which pays your loved ones £5,000 if you die from an accident. Cover is for UK residents aged 18-69. It lasts for one year and then you can renew it again for free. bit.ly/UNISONFreeAc...
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#ItPaysToBeAMember
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Your UNISON membership entitles you to free insurance cover, which pays your loved ones £5,000 if you die from an accident. Cover is for UK residents aged 18-69. It lasts for one year and then you can renew it again for free. bit.ly/UNISONFreeAc...
#ItPaysToBeAMember
#ItPaysToBeAMember
🌐 Join the #BeTheUnion movement! 🤝💪
We're on the lookout for dedicated officers and workplace reps to strengthen our union and support members.
Visit barnsleylg.unison.site/betheunion/ for more info and step into a role where you can make a real impact. Together, we're stronger! 💙👥 #JoinUsNow
We're on the lookout for dedicated officers and workplace reps to strengthen our union and support members.
Visit barnsleylg.unison.site/betheunion/ for more info and step into a role where you can make a real impact. Together, we're stronger! 💙👥 #JoinUsNow
June 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🌐 Join the #BeTheUnion movement! 🤝💪
We're on the lookout for dedicated officers and workplace reps to strengthen our union and support members.
Visit barnsleylg.unison.site/betheunion/ for more info and step into a role where you can make a real impact. Together, we're stronger! 💙👥 #JoinUsNow
We're on the lookout for dedicated officers and workplace reps to strengthen our union and support members.
Visit barnsleylg.unison.site/betheunion/ for more info and step into a role where you can make a real impact. Together, we're stronger! 💙👥 #JoinUsNow
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It was a great week for our education programme last week, as 𝟐𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 were trained across courses in Rotherham and Leeds. Congratulations all! 🙌
Interested in what other courses we have coming up?
Have a look here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/
Interested in what other courses we have coming up?
Have a look here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/
June 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It was a great week for our education programme last week, as 𝟐𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 were trained across courses in Rotherham and Leeds. Congratulations all! 🙌
Interested in what other courses we have coming up?
Have a look here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/
Interested in what other courses we have coming up?
Have a look here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/