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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 11h

This evening branch representatives were at the UNISON Scotland – Public Services: The Heart of a Fairer Scotland event at the Scottish Parliament.

We’re proud to stand alongside colleagues, MSPs & campaigners to highlight the vital role of public services & the workers who deliver them every day ✊

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for our Christmas Wreath Making Event 👇🎄

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 2d

Our colleagues have arrived back safely from their visit to the Ukraine. You can read more about the visit here 👇
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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally on SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER at The Scottish Parliament. This festive event will be a vibrant, family friendly day, bringing together individuals and communities from across Scotland to demand better.

www.scotland-demands-better.com

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 3d

There for You is here when life gets tough — offering grants, budgeting tools & debt advice to members who need it most.

As a Branch, we're very proud of the work There For You does for our members. Here are some stats from 2024 and testimonies from members who've utilised the support available.

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 4d

2025's Labour Party Conference was an interesting one, but what was happening in the UNISON corner? Check out the round-up here 👇

5 things we learned from Labour's conference | Article | News | UNISON National

Labour’s annual get together has drawn to a close in Liverpool. It got plenty of media attention. But how was it for UNISON?

www.unison.org.uk

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 5d

No whips, no fedoras – just reps and members fighting for fairness and defending public services ✊
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 5d

✨✈️ She’s taking the leap – for UNISON’s There For You! ✈️✨

Our amazing Branch Welfare Officer, Yvonne Batehup, is doing a tandem skydive to raise vital funds for UNISON’s There For You charity 💜

👉 Donate here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/tandem-sky...

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 5d

📣 UNISON Fife Health Branch – Friday Round Up 💜

It’s been another packed week! Here's what we’ve been up to 👇

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🙏 As always, huge thanks to all our members working this weekend. If you're off — enjoy every moment! 😄

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 6d

🕵️‍♂️🍸 The name’s UNISON… Fife Health Branch.
Powered by members and on a mission with a Licence to Care and a Licence to Defend 💜💚
From protecting staff rights to defending public services – nobody does it better. 🎶
Join the mission today 👉 join.unison.org.uk

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 6d

As part of UNISON Welfare at Work Week. We are highlighting some of the many support options available to you.
You can access Free Confidential Debt Advice from PayPlan through the UNISON Debt-line.
For more information click on the link 👇
unsn.uk/payplan

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 7d

💜✊ Our branch representatives are in St Andrews Community Hospital today holding an information stall as part of Welfare at Work Week.

We’re here to talk with members, share resources and highlight the importance of fairness, wellbeing and support in every workplace.

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 7d

After hearing the inspiring speeches and seeing the government’s efforts up close, we've got a real sense of hope.

Trade unions like UNISON are the driving force behind our movement. We’ll always defend our members, hold the government to account and fight for a fairer future for working people.

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 7d

⚡🌍 At #LabourConference, Ed Miliband set out Labour’s plan to make Britain a clean energy superpower: lower bills for NHS & schools, expand Great British Energy, & create 830,000 green jobs by 2030. A fairer, greener future for public services. 💜✊

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 7d

🚀💜 “Workplace problems can feel like being stranded on Mars…” 💚🪐
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, we help members tackle the toughest challenges, from unfair treatment to unsafe conditions.
You don’t need to face it alone✊
👉 Join us today: join.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 7d

Final day at Labour Conference 🌹💜
Our UNISON Fife Health Branch delegates have been proud to represent members — speaking up for our NHS, fair pay and public services, and making sure Fife’s voice is heard on the national stage.

#UNISON #FifeHealth #LabourConference

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month.

For UNISON, it's a time to acknowledge and celebrate achievements of Black people throughout history.

Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/BHM

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

UNISON's charity, There For You, helps members facing unexpected hardship. Our financial grants, confidential advice and signposting can be a lifeline for members going through tough times.

Will you make a donation today? justvisit.com/unisonwelfare

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

🌹 Renewal for Britain, Renewal for Our NHS.

At #LabourConference, Keir Starmer set out a clear vision: put working people first, grow the economy from the grassroots, reform public services, and build a modern NHS fit for the future. ✊
#LabourConference #OurNHS

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

This morning we heard from Wes Streeting.

UNISON members are the NHS: doctors, nurses, porters, carers. We’ll always fight cuts, privatisation & poverty pay. The NHS must stay universal, public & free at the point of use. Our values. NHS values. Britain’s values. ✊💜

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

Day 3 at Labour Conference 🌹💜
UNISON Fife Health Branch delegates are looking forward to hearing from Keir Starmer this afternoon — putting Labour’s plans for public services and working people at the heart of the debate.
#LabourConference #UNISON #ABetterLifeAtWork

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 8d

🦁✨ Just like the Circle of Life, solidarity connects us all.
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, we stand Stronger Together – lifting each other up, defending public services and giving every member a voice. 💜
Join the pride ✊ 👉 join.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 9d

📢 UNISON’s There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – for 24hrs only.

Low-income members can apply for a £30 food voucher per qualifying household member. Please only apply if in financial difficulty.

🔗 More info: www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...

UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 9d

This morning General Secretary Christina McAnea moved the motion on Palestine making a powerful case for peace and humanitarian support

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