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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Barnet UNISON is demanding the £14.80 London Living Wage now—not in 6 months. Our members can’t wait. Full release 👇
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/10/3...

#LondonLivingWage #Barnet #UNISON #PayRiseNow

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · 5d

Barnet UNISON urges The Barnet Group to implement the £14.80 London Living Wage now—not April. Frontline staff can’t wait.

Full press release:
www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/10/3...

#LondonLivingWage #UNISON #Barnet

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Aug 19

“She’s on the frontline every day.

Now we’re on the frontline for her.

Equal Pay for all school & care staff.”
#EqualPay #FairPayNow #UNISON

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢 SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF – THIS IS FOR YOU!
✅ It doesn’t matter what your grade is — if you work in a school, this could affect you.
✅ You don’t have to decide if you have a case — our lawyers will.
🚫 No form = No claim.

Equal Pay — Fill it in! ✊💜
#EqualPay #UNISON #SchoolSupportStaff #FairPay

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Aug 8

🔍 What’s Equal Pay?
It’s the law: Men and women must receive equal pay for equal work.
That means:
⚖️ Same job
⚖️ Work rated as equivalent
⚖️ Work of equal value

If the work’s equal but the pay isn’t – that’s illegal.

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Aug 2

🗓️ 2 August 2025 marks 700 days since our mental health social workers dispute began.
📆 81 strike days. 13 weeks of action.
@BarnetCouncil paid agency staff to break the strike.
But the workplace is still unsafe.

Shame on @BarnetCouncil

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨 Barnet UNISON members – ACT NOW 🚨

You may be owed £££ in an Equal Pay claim.

📄 Complete your case form TODAY.
⏳ Deadlines are strict – don’t miss out!
🔗 Form & info: www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/2...

#EqualPay #Barnet #FairPay

Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 Equal Pay Alert 🚨

Barnet UNISON is launching a potential Equal Pay claim for women working at Barnet Council.

You may have been underpaid for years – act now.
📄 Info + form 👉 www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/2...

#EqualPay #FairPay #Barnet

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 17

🔥 It’s official: @SouthCambs has voted to become the UK’s first permanent 4-day week council — 32hrs, full pay!
✅ Services improved
✅ Staff wellbeing up
📻 As heard on BBC Radio 4
📖 Our response ➡️ www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/07/1...
#4DayWeek

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 16

🧓👵 Care in Crisis?
📊 New data shows over 60% of Barnet care workers are aged 51+
👉 168 workers are 51–60
👉 100 are aged 61–70
👉 Just 28 aged 21–30
🛑 Without urgent action to recruit and retain new staff, our care system is at serious risk.
#Barnet #SocialCareCrisis #UNISON #SaveCare

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 13

📣 Our members are struggling — not because they don’t work hard,
but because they’re not paid fairly.

We demand action on poverty wages.

💥 The crisis is real. So is the fight.

#CostOfLivingCrisis #BarnetUNISON

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jul 1

Big thanks to @ShellyAsquith and @The_TUC for this fast emerging issue diue to #ClimateChange our branch is working with our employers @BarnetCouncil @thebarnetgroup to ensure workers are protected. @BarnetLabour #ExtremeWeather

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 25

Struggling with health at work?
Barnet UNISON is proud to support WorkWell North-Central London – a free, government-funded programme offering 8 weeks of personalised coaching to help you manage your health and wellbeing at work.

🔗 shawtrust.org.uk/workwell-north-central-london

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚨 The biggest lie? That there's no money for public services.
💰 There is money — but it's hoarded, not shared.
✊ Time to demand #FairPay and real investment in care, schools, and council workers.
👉 www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/06/2...
#BarnetUNISON

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔍 #BarnetUNISON is watching the Peopletoo review closely. We’re asking the tough questions and defending your jobs, pay, and wellbeing.
📢 Read our full briefing here:
👉 www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/06/1...
#BarnetUNISON #StopTheCuts #uNDC25

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 13

📢 Barnet UNISON has submitted a formal request for Barnet Council to cover Social Work England registration fees for social workers.
🎯 Other employers do it—why not Barnet?
✊ Support the call for fairness and recognition.
🔗 Read more www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/2025/06/1...
#SocialWork #BarnetCouncil

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 13

👩‍⚕️👵 Female care workers in The Barnet Group are underpaid and undervalued.

We’re fighting back.
🧾 Read our latest Barnet Voice newsletter to see how:
👉 www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...

#BarnetUnison #CareAndJustice

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 12

📢 Barnet UNISON has submitted a bold pay claim for all staff in The Barnet Group!
We’re demanding:
✅ £3k pay rise
✅ Better sick pay
✅ Fair shift enhancements
✅ Equal treatment with council staff
Because “Same Work, Less Pay” must end.
#BarnetGroup #UNISON #FairPayNow #CostOfLivingCrisis

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 9

👩‍⚕️👵 Female care workers in The Barnet Group are underpaid and undervalued.
We’re fighting back.
🧾 Read our latest Barnet Voice newsletter to see how:
👉 www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-conten...
#BarnetUnison #CareAndJustice

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 5

In the 1870s, UK trade unions helped win shorter hours, safer jobs & fairer wages.
They fought child labor, improved working conditions & gave workers a voice.
Not just protecting jobs—building better lives.
✊ #UnionPower #WorkersRights #HistoryMatters #JoinUNISON

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Jun 4

Listen to the latest Barnet UNISON Podcast and make sure you “Use Your Vote!” #LowPay #TaxTheRich

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · May 27

📣 Barnet deserves better.
Cuts to social care. Crumbling roads. Stretched staff.

The government’s chronic underfunding of @BarnetCouncil is hurting our community.

🖊️ Sign the petition: chng.it/6DSvxfZqhz

#FundBarnetCouncil #SaveOurServices

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · May 23

📉 3.2% Is a Pay Cut, Not a Pay Rise

Inflation has jumped to 3.5% (The Guardian, 21 May 2025).
The 3.2% offer won’t even keep pace — it’s a real-terms cut.

#Pay

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · May 22

📣 Barnet deserves better.
Cuts to social care. Crumbling roads. Stretched staff.

The government’s chronic underfunding of @BarnetCouncil is hurting our community.

🖊️ Sign the petition: chng.it/6DSvxfZqhz

#FundBarnetCouncil #SaveOurServices

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · May 21

💥 We say: #SaveTheNetwork

📣 We’re calling on service users, carers & professionals: Have your say before 14 July 2025.

📝 👉 www.engage.barnet.gov.uk/the-network

#MentalHealthMatters #Barnet #PreventCrisis #SupportServices #CareAct #Wellbeing #SaveOurServices

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