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Health and safety make up one of the key pillars of trade unionism. The aim of this newsletter is to raise the profile of health and safety, highlight the good work undertaken by our network of […]

UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter asks organisations to commit to taking anti-racism seriously in all processes, polices and procedures, training, progression opportunities, and in pay. In a society where racism is systemic, being non-racist isn’t enough. Everybody has a role to play in actively challenging racial discrimination at its roots. The Anti-Racism Charter has been developed to […]

UNISON is calling for an improvement to pay that fairly rewards council and school staff, many of whom are in low-wage roles, for the essential services […]

UNISON is calling for an improvement to pay that fairly rewards council and school staff, many of whom are in low-wage roles, for the essential services they provide. UNISON head […]

She said: "UNISON colleagues have been honoured nationally and won awards for the work they have done in this area. "You have done credit to yourselves in shining a really […]

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Prime Minister’s decision to call a general election on Thursday 4 July

Date

20 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Online

This short course will help you gain confidence in public speaking. Tailored especially for UNISON Eastern members in social care, it aims to help you recognise elements of what makes a good speech, plan, write and prepare a speech. Sign up Please register using the form below. Space is limited so your space is only […]

Muriel was more than a colleague; she was a cherished member of our team who devoted her life to helping others. Her passion for charity work, particularly her tireless efforts with the Wood […]

Date

8 June 2024 10:30am–1:00pm

Location

Wolsey Theatre car park 5 Chapman Ln, Ipswich IP1 9SA

Suffolk County Council wants to make £65 million of cuts over the next two years, shedding 350 jobs. UNISON says our communities can’t take this and is leading the fight against the attacks on Suffolk’s services. Join the march and rally in Ipswich. Gather at the Wolsey Theatre from 10.30am before a march to the […]

Teachers and school support staff at Sir Francis Primary School in Lincoln have gone on strike over issues around bullying, intimidation, and misogynist behaviour. A considerable number of staff have left the school over the last 18 months after school leaders and governors failed to properly address their concerns. UNISON East Midlands regional organiser Liz […]

Forcing unemployed into care jobs with poor wages is not the answer

Three union representatives from Wiltshire and Avon Health took home the Organising Rep of the Year award at this year’s Get Active event

“The plight of care workers in adult services has rightly been highlighted in recent years, but care staff in children’s […]

A three night luxury lodge break has raised £346 for UNISON’s There For You charity following a raffle at UNISON’s Get Active event at Croyde Bay

Date

8 – 16 July 2024

Location

UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1NH

This course is aimed specifically at HCA’s or healthcare workers. Please note that you must have been elected as a representative by your branch and be showing as such on the membership system. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an organising union in public services; Recognise the importance of […]