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Coventry City UNISON
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Coventry City branch of UNISON trade union in Coventry, UK. The Union for public service workers in Coventry.
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · 1d
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General Secretary Election – Please Use Your Vote
Look out your ballot paper! Ballots for the UNISON General Secretary election are being sent out! When you receive the ballot, please return it straight away. Coventry City UNISON has nominated And…
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · 7d
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Serbia: Air traffic controllers union leaders sacked after strike
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 7d
Statement of solidarity with Jamaica 🇯🇲

At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 7d
🎙️ Episode #20 of the LG podcast is still live. This episode features Lorraine Thomson and Glen Williams from UNISON’s National Local Government Service Group Executive. Listen here 👉 unsn.uk/3OESnys
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 16d
As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve just opened nominate a star. This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings. Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · 28d
Watch the recent @The_TUC webinar on Making #AI work for Workers. youtu.be/itMjSht_hhA?...
Webinar: Making AI work for workers
YouTube video by TUC Education
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Oct 3
UNISON statement on the Manchester synagogue attack: "Jewish people should not have to live in fear in the UK. We all have a role to play in stamping out antisemitism." www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Statement on the Manchester synagogue attack | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON is horrified at the terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue yesterday, which left two people dead and many more injured.
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Sep 26
Local Government Pay Award - 2025/26. A Message From #Coventry City #UNISON. click link for details.

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PAY AWARD 2025/26 – A MESSAGE FROM COVENTRY CITY UNISON
#UNISON Members working for Coventry City Council or covered by the Local Government pay agreement will have received back pay in their August wage slip going back to April. The award, which covers…
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Sep 25
Online event today for people interested in finding out more about #UNISON membership. 😀 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1687353181...
UNISON Information Event
Find out about UNISON and its benefits
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Sep 24
Hi all,
Here is a short solidarity appeal from #Türkiye for people to sign:

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Thanks
Türkiye: No to union-busting at Digel
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 18
UNISON statement on recent rallies and demonstrations
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Statement on recent rallies and demonstrations | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON’s objectives include fighting for fairness and equality and challenging all forms of discrimination including any form of racism. We have always
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Sep 3
#Pension overhaul is not the answer to councils’ funding woes, says #UNISON

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Pension overhaul is not the answer to councils’ funding woes, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Forcing council staff on to inferior pensions would leave retired workers worse off and add to the already severe recruitment crisis in local government
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Sep 2
#UNISON on the protest about #Palantir in #Coventry earlier today. We had a good UNISON presence with flags and placards, and the purple jackets!
#UNISON on the protest about #Palantir in #Coventry earlier today. We had a good UNISON presence with flags and placards, and the purple jackets!
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 30
#Coventry council to use #Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services.

Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’

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Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services
Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 29
#UNISON are hosting a webinar in September on the important subject of #neurodiversity awareness for schools’ workers.

The session will take place on 11 Sep 2025, from 4pm to 5pm.

UNISON’s national website has details on how to book:

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New webinar for UNISON members on neurodiversity
UNISON are hosting a webinar in September on the important subject of neurodiversity awareness for schools’ workers. The session will take place on 11 September 2025, from 4pm to 5pm. UNISON&…
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 21
Coach departure. Sept 13th. 8am Coventry; 8.40am Leamington

Booking:-
Text/Phone: 07496 647254
Email: [email protected]
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 20
Hi all,
Here is a short #solidarity appeal from the #Philippines for people to sign:
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Just takes a matter of seconds 😀
Philippines: Support striking workers at Kawasaki Motors
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 13
We need a maximum workplace temperature.
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We need a maximum working temperature
Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses....
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York City UNISON @yorkcityunison.bsky.social · Aug 12
Climate justice = social justice 🌍

On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.

Find out more
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💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
International Youth Day
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Aug 7
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Jul 23
Free Course for #UNISON members: Communicating with Success

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Free Course for UNISON members: Communicating with Success
We are pleased to promote this FREE course from UNISON which is available to all members. Communicating with Success This bitesize 60 minute workshop is suitable for all members who want support in…
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Jul 16
Hi all,
A short solidarity request from trade unionists in #Georgia:

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Just takes a few seconds to complete
LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Jul 1
Stop Disability Benefit Cuts. Tuesday 1st July, 5pm, Broadgate, Coventry. #WelfareNotWarfare
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Jun 18
FAO #UNISON members. Urgent action required: You have < Friday 12pm to vote in UNISON's pay consultation. This can be done via link below. All you will need is your National Insurance no and UNISON membership number. www.unison.org.uk/njc-consulta... . It is vital every member votes.
Vote in the Council and School Pay Consultation 2025 | UNISON National
Click here for Welsh translation / Cliciwch yma am y cyfiethiad cymraeg os gwellwch yn dda UNISON asked local government employers in England, Wales &
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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Jun 18
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'Pay us what's rightfully ours' | Article | News | UNISON National
WASPI women still waiting for justice despite ombudsman agreement for compensation
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