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UNISON is clear that governments & big businesses are the ones responsible for fixing climate change but we can all help them along the way. Here are some ideas of individual & communal actions you can take, most of these ideas came from our own members so take a look and see what inspires you!
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM
UNISON is clear that governments & big businesses are the ones responsible for fixing climate change but we can all help them along the way. Here are some ideas of individual & communal actions you can take, most of these ideas came from our own members so take a look and see what inspires you!
Welcome to our incoming General Secretary, Andrea Egan. You can find out more about Andrea here buff.ly/owelE3s
January 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Welcome to our incoming General Secretary, Andrea Egan. You can find out more about Andrea here buff.ly/owelE3s
Welcome to the Year of Green Activity! Unison have launched our 2026 Year of Green Activity hub www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-...
January 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Welcome to the Year of Green Activity! Unison have launched our 2026 Year of Green Activity hub www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-...
Hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster today to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers
Well done to the delegation from our Community and Voluntary branch and all the attendees!
Well done to the delegation from our Community and Voluntary branch and all the attendees!
Care workers lobby Parliament - UNISON National
Hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster today to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers
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December 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster today to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers
Well done to the delegation from our Community and Voluntary branch and all the attendees!
Well done to the delegation from our Community and Voluntary branch and all the attendees!
A message from our outgoing General Secretary, Christina McAnea:
"Serving as your general secretary has been one of the greatest honours of my life, and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve delivered together. I want to wish the incoming general secretary every success."
"Serving as your general secretary has been one of the greatest honours of my life, and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve delivered together. I want to wish the incoming general secretary every success."
December 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A message from our outgoing General Secretary, Christina McAnea:
"Serving as your general secretary has been one of the greatest honours of my life, and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve delivered together. I want to wish the incoming general secretary every success."
"Serving as your general secretary has been one of the greatest honours of my life, and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve delivered together. I want to wish the incoming general secretary every success."
On 17 December MPs have a chance to debate the impact of new asylum proposals on LGBTQI+ people. Send Rainbow Migration's briefing to your MP and ask them to speak up for LGBTQI+ people seeking safety this Wednesday.
Urgent - is your MP attending Wednesday's debate?
Email your MP and get them to support LGBTQI+ people seeking safety by speaking up at the debate on 17th December
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December 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On 17 December MPs have a chance to debate the impact of new asylum proposals on LGBTQI+ people. Send Rainbow Migration's briefing to your MP and ask them to speak up for LGBTQI+ people seeking safety this Wednesday.
Excited for the start of our #TeamUNISON event! We will be planning for the year ahead and how your union will work for you
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Excited for the start of our #TeamUNISON event! We will be planning for the year ahead and how your union will work for you
Is a four-day week the future of work? UNISON speaks to the branch secretary at the first council in the UK to trial a four-day work week with no loss of pay
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December 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Is a four-day week the future of work? UNISON speaks to the branch secretary at the first council in the UK to trial a four-day work week with no loss of pay
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UNISON has produced a Bargaining on Green Issues in the Workplace Toolkit
Find out how you can ensure employers:
▶️ deliver the necessary workplace and service delivery changes to meet climate commitments
▶️ protect jobs & services
▶️ engage with staff & UNISON on all green issues
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Find out how you can ensure employers:
▶️ deliver the necessary workplace and service delivery changes to meet climate commitments
▶️ protect jobs & services
▶️ engage with staff & UNISON on all green issues
buff.ly/20080pS
December 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
UNISON has produced a Bargaining on Green Issues in the Workplace Toolkit
Find out how you can ensure employers:
▶️ deliver the necessary workplace and service delivery changes to meet climate commitments
▶️ protect jobs & services
▶️ engage with staff & UNISON on all green issues
buff.ly/20080pS
Find out how you can ensure employers:
▶️ deliver the necessary workplace and service delivery changes to meet climate commitments
▶️ protect jobs & services
▶️ engage with staff & UNISON on all green issues
buff.ly/20080pS
Are you a Migrant Worker? UNISON has a Migrant Worker Network!
UNISON’s Migrant Worker Network builds connections between migrant worker members across different sectors. You can find out more about the network and join here www.unison.org.uk/unison-migra...
UNISON’s Migrant Worker Network builds connections between migrant worker members across different sectors. You can find out more about the network and join here www.unison.org.uk/unison-migra...
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Are you a Migrant Worker? UNISON has a Migrant Worker Network!
UNISON’s Migrant Worker Network builds connections between migrant worker members across different sectors. You can find out more about the network and join here www.unison.org.uk/unison-migra...
UNISON’s Migrant Worker Network builds connections between migrant worker members across different sectors. You can find out more about the network and join here www.unison.org.uk/unison-migra...
UNISON believes sexual harassment is an urgent workplace issue
29% of people in employment experienced some form of sexual harassment in their workplace or work-related environment in the last 12 months
Check out our Sexual Harassment Guidance and Model Policy to make sure your workplace is safe
29% of people in employment experienced some form of sexual harassment in their workplace or work-related environment in the last 12 months
Check out our Sexual Harassment Guidance and Model Policy to make sure your workplace is safe
Sexual harassment | Campaigns | UNISON National
Sexual harassment is an urgent workplace issue. It's not just a joke or banter or flirting – if it causes offence then it’s sexual harassment, whether or not the perpetrator says they meant to cause…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
UNISON believes sexual harassment is an urgent workplace issue
29% of people in employment experienced some form of sexual harassment in their workplace or work-related environment in the last 12 months
Check out our Sexual Harassment Guidance and Model Policy to make sure your workplace is safe
29% of people in employment experienced some form of sexual harassment in their workplace or work-related environment in the last 12 months
Check out our Sexual Harassment Guidance and Model Policy to make sure your workplace is safe
As a union everything we do is about creating a better life for our members. UNISON is constantly campaigning on behalf of our members about issues including campaigning for a National Care Service.
Find out more here
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
Find out more here
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
December 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As a union everything we do is about creating a better life for our members. UNISON is constantly campaigning on behalf of our members about issues including campaigning for a National Care Service.
Find out more here
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
Find out more here
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
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Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
Our member, Danielle Roberts, speaks in supporting of motion 23. Abolition of Conversion Therapy. Our branch supports a ban on all conversion practices.
Find out more about the impact of conversion practices in this report www.rainbow-project.org/wp-content/u...
Find out more about the impact of conversion practices in this report www.rainbow-project.org/wp-content/u...
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our member, Danielle Roberts, speaks in supporting of motion 23. Abolition of Conversion Therapy. Our branch supports a ban on all conversion practices.
Find out more about the impact of conversion practices in this report www.rainbow-project.org/wp-content/u...
Find out more about the impact of conversion practices in this report www.rainbow-project.org/wp-content/u...
The final day of the Unison #LGBTPLUS conference is underway! We'll will soon be heading home, suitcases laden with new resources and plenty of learning to share
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The final day of the Unison #LGBTPLUS conference is underway! We'll will soon be heading home, suitcases laden with new resources and plenty of learning to share
Our member, Danielle Roberts, moves motion 12. "Campaigning for LGBTplus Rights in every region" at the #ulgbtplus25 conference
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our member, Danielle Roberts, moves motion 12. "Campaigning for LGBTplus Rights in every region" at the #ulgbtplus25 conference
#ulgbtplus25 conference is now hearing from guest speaker, Chaber, the ILGA Europe Executive Director.
Chaber reminds us of the fight against communism in Poland and that the key to securing democracy was people coming together, refusing to conform.
Chaber reminds us of the fight against communism in Poland and that the key to securing democracy was people coming together, refusing to conform.
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#ulgbtplus25 conference is now hearing from guest speaker, Chaber, the ILGA Europe Executive Director.
Chaber reminds us of the fight against communism in Poland and that the key to securing democracy was people coming together, refusing to conform.
Chaber reminds us of the fight against communism in Poland and that the key to securing democracy was people coming together, refusing to conform.
Our members are prepared for another busy day of conference at the #ULGBTPlus25 conference
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our members are prepared for another busy day of conference at the #ULGBTPlus25 conference
In the Community Service Group meeting, our Branch Member, Danielle Roberts, raised the issue of a lack of an LGBTPlus Strategy in NI and subsequent lack of statutory funding.
We need secure funding to prevent losses in the sector, such as the loss of mermaids
We need secure funding to prevent losses in the sector, such as the loss of mermaids
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In the Community Service Group meeting, our Branch Member, Danielle Roberts, raised the issue of a lack of an LGBTPlus Strategy in NI and subsequent lack of statutory funding.
We need secure funding to prevent losses in the sector, such as the loss of mermaids
We need secure funding to prevent losses in the sector, such as the loss of mermaids
Our members are excited for the start of the LGBTPlus conference. Workshops and info sessions galore, so we will be coming back with plenty of learning share
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our members are excited for the start of the LGBTPlus conference. Workshops and info sessions galore, so we will be coming back with plenty of learning share
She’s a Leader. She Just Might Not Know It Yet.
Look around you.
Do you know a woman who speaks up, shows up, and steps in when things need fixing?
#Askhertostand.
Research shows women wait to be asked 3 times or more. So be the 1st. Be the 2nd. Be the 3rd
5050parliament.co.uk/ask-her-to-s...
Look around you.
Do you know a woman who speaks up, shows up, and steps in when things need fixing?
#Askhertostand.
Research shows women wait to be asked 3 times or more. So be the 1st. Be the 2nd. Be the 3rd
5050parliament.co.uk/ask-her-to-s...
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
She’s a Leader. She Just Might Not Know It Yet.
Look around you.
Do you know a woman who speaks up, shows up, and steps in when things need fixing?
#Askhertostand.
Research shows women wait to be asked 3 times or more. So be the 1st. Be the 2nd. Be the 3rd
5050parliament.co.uk/ask-her-to-s...
Look around you.
Do you know a woman who speaks up, shows up, and steps in when things need fixing?
#Askhertostand.
Research shows women wait to be asked 3 times or more. So be the 1st. Be the 2nd. Be the 3rd
5050parliament.co.uk/ask-her-to-s...
Members of our branch and the LGBT+ SOG attend the #TransDayOfRemembrance vigil in Edinburgh 🕯
November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Members of our branch and the LGBT+ SOG attend the #TransDayOfRemembrance vigil in Edinburgh 🕯
"Now is the time to stand up for our migrant workers, not demonise them"
We need an immigration system that works for the people who keep our public services going – not empty rhetoric that divides and fuels racism and hate
Find out more here unsn.uk/4owVYhv
We need an immigration system that works for the people who keep our public services going – not empty rhetoric that divides and fuels racism and hate
Find out more here unsn.uk/4owVYhv
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"Now is the time to stand up for our migrant workers, not demonise them"
We need an immigration system that works for the people who keep our public services going – not empty rhetoric that divides and fuels racism and hate
Find out more here unsn.uk/4owVYhv
We need an immigration system that works for the people who keep our public services going – not empty rhetoric that divides and fuels racism and hate
Find out more here unsn.uk/4owVYhv
As we remember the our Trans colleagues and friends no longer with us due to transphobic violence, its more important than ever to be an ally.
Find out how you can do more here buff.ly/KvsBMZH
Find out how you can do more here buff.ly/KvsBMZH
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As we remember the our Trans colleagues and friends no longer with us due to transphobic violence, its more important than ever to be an ally.
Find out how you can do more here buff.ly/KvsBMZH
Find out how you can do more here buff.ly/KvsBMZH
Find out everything you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s general secretary www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Find out everything you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s general secretary www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...