UNISON South West
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BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
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Longest strike in NHS history 🪧
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
October 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Longest strike in NHS history 🪧
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
We back the incredible Gloucester Phlebotomists, who’ve taken over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of action.
Back the @unisonsw.bsky.social strikers & sign this petition started by a local resident: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/say-no-to-bullying-of-nhs-staff
#StrikeMap
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NHS migrant workers are vital to our NHS, and communities.
Recent visa rule changes have left many of them feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures.
Visit our new webpage outlining our policy and the work we are doing: · www.unison.org.uk/nhs-migrant-...
Recent visa rule changes have left many of them feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures.
Visit our new webpage outlining our policy and the work we are doing: · www.unison.org.uk/nhs-migrant-...
Migrant workers in the NHS | UNISON National
Changes to government policy on international recruitment, visa rules and earnings thresholds have left NHS migrant workers feeling anxious and uncertain
www.unison.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NHS migrant workers are vital to our NHS, and communities.
Recent visa rule changes have left many of them feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures.
Visit our new webpage outlining our policy and the work we are doing: · www.unison.org.uk/nhs-migrant-...
Recent visa rule changes have left many of them feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures.
Visit our new webpage outlining our policy and the work we are doing: · www.unison.org.uk/nhs-migrant-...
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'We all have to play our part and stop the hate'
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges members to join Hope not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday.
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️ 18-19 October
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges members to join Hope not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday.
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️ 18-19 October
Opinion: We all have to play our part and stop the hate | Article, General Secretary's blog | News | UNISON National
'In the face of such evil and hate, none of us should stand by and do nothing. That’s why HOPE not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday (18-19 October) is so important'
unsn.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
'We all have to play our part and stop the hate'
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges members to join Hope not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday.
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️ 18-19 October
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges members to join Hope not Hate’s weekend of action this Saturday and Sunday.
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️ 18-19 October
92% vote for strike action at Cathedral Schools Trust ✊🏼
Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.
Read more 👇🏼
Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.
Read more 👇🏼
Cathedral Schools Trust staff vote to strike over back pay - UNISON South West
Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly (92%) to strike in a dispute over pay.
southwest.unison.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
92% vote for strike action at Cathedral Schools Trust ✊🏼
Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.
Read more 👇🏼
Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.
Read more 👇🏼
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Nice feature in @countrystandard.bsky.social by @unisonsw.bsky.social regional secretary Kerry Baigent on the legacy of Tolpuddle and the power of solidarity in shaping our future ✊
July 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Nice feature in @countrystandard.bsky.social by @unisonsw.bsky.social regional secretary Kerry Baigent on the legacy of Tolpuddle and the power of solidarity in shaping our future ✊
Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire hospitals were promised a job review today. Now it’s pushed back another week.
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
July 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire hospitals were promised a job review today. Now it’s pushed back another week.
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
Consultation on local government pay has started for school and council workers.
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Consultation on local government pay has started for school and council workers.
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
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NHS staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise, says UNISON
'A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once again failed to deliver,' UNISON head of health Helga Pile
Read full response www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
'A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once again failed to deliver,' UNISON head of health Helga Pile
Read full response www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
May 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NHS staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise, says UNISON
'A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once again failed to deliver,' UNISON head of health Helga Pile
Read full response www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
'A reliance on the slow, outdated and unnecessary pay review body process has once again failed to deliver,' UNISON head of health Helga Pile
Read full response www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
Congratulations to Nasim Dumont-Namin, winner of this year’s Learning Initiative Award at our Get Active event 🏆
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
May 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations to Nasim Dumont-Namin, winner of this year’s Learning Initiative Award at our Get Active event 🏆
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
UNISON stands proudly against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
May 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
UNISON stands proudly against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them.
Read more and get in touch 👇🏼
Read more and get in touch 👇🏼
Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them
www.unison.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them.
Read more and get in touch 👇🏼
Read more and get in touch 👇🏼
Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
May 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Derriford health care support workers named Organising Reps of the Year at our Get Active awards 🏆
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Derriford health care support workers named Organising Reps of the Year at our Get Active awards 🏆
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Christina McAnea has made it to Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff.
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
May 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Christina McAnea has made it to Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff.
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
📍 Cornwall
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
May 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📍 Cornwall
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is in the South West this week for a four-day visit!
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
May 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is in the South West this week for a four-day visit!
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
Congrats to Phlebotomists in East and North Herts hospitals, supported by @unisoneastern.bsky.social, for securing your re-banding to band 3.
“Hopefully this will show other NHS trusts that they should be paying phlebotomists fairly as well.”
cc: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 👀
“Hopefully this will show other NHS trusts that they should be paying phlebotomists fairly as well.”
cc: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 👀
Phlebotomists celebrate £2,000 pay rise | Article, News | News | UNISON Eastern
Phlebotomists in East and North Herts hospitals have won a £2,000 a year pay rise, after successfully arguing that their jobs should be upbanded. The
eastern.unison.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Congrats to Phlebotomists in East and North Herts hospitals, supported by @unisoneastern.bsky.social, for securing your re-banding to band 3.
“Hopefully this will show other NHS trusts that they should be paying phlebotomists fairly as well.”
cc: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 👀
“Hopefully this will show other NHS trusts that they should be paying phlebotomists fairly as well.”
cc: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 👀
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Could you be one of our four new regional organisers? You'll help us drive change, support our current members and activists, and lead on employer negotiations.
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
April 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Could you be one of our four new regional organisers? You'll help us drive change, support our current members and activists, and lead on employer negotiations.
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
Schools and council workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.2% from 1 April 2025.
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
April 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Schools and council workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.2% from 1 April 2025.
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have started their sixth week of strike action over pay ✊🏼
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
April 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have started their sixth week of strike action over pay ✊🏼
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
600 full time equivalent jobs could go at Derriford Hospital.
Plymouth in UNISON branch secretary Kevin Treweeks said: “I am as shocked as the staff are, no-one was expecting anything this drastic.”
Read more 👇
Plymouth in UNISON branch secretary Kevin Treweeks said: “I am as shocked as the staff are, no-one was expecting anything this drastic.”
Read more 👇
Job cut fears as Derriford Hospital bosses seek £34m in savings
A union says up to 600 full-time jobs could be axed at Derriford Hospital.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
600 full time equivalent jobs could go at Derriford Hospital.
Plymouth in UNISON branch secretary Kevin Treweeks said: “I am as shocked as the staff are, no-one was expecting anything this drastic.”
Read more 👇
Plymouth in UNISON branch secretary Kevin Treweeks said: “I am as shocked as the staff are, no-one was expecting anything this drastic.”
Read more 👇
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An incredible moment at conference yesterday as health conference joined striking members live on the picket line!
Solidarity. Your union is with you!
Solidarity. Your union is with you!
April 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
An incredible moment at conference yesterday as health conference joined striking members live on the picket line!
Solidarity. Your union is with you!
Solidarity. Your union is with you!
Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
April 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y