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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 4m

ITV News : Landmark equal pay deal for Birmingham City Council

UNISON: “This agreement marks a turning point for hundreds of low-paid women who have waited far too long for justice and equal pay. It's a testament to their strength, resilience and to the power of collective action."

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1h

BBC News: Birmingham City Council's equal pay dispute settled with unions unsn.uk/492FzfX

UNISON described it as an "equal pay victory for women at Birmingham City Council".

Birmingham City Council's equal pay dispute settled with unions

Union Unison says the agreement is an "equal pay victory for women at Birmingham City Council".

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 2h

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers unsn.uk/4nN01pA

A solicitor for the JCWI advice line, run for UNISON members, says they have been receiving increasing calls from migrant workers anxious about a “very toxic environment”.

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3h

Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.
This Friday, 17 October, UNISON members wear red to stand against racism and stand up for change.
Don’t forget to share your red and tag #WRD25 to show your support. Let’s make it visible. #SRTRC

I'm supporting Wear Red Day 25. Show Racism the Red Card.
Friday 17th October 2025 #WRD25
Together we are Stronger.
UNISON is wearing red to show racism the red card. Join us in standing up for equality and inclusion.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3h

📢 Equal pay victory! 🎉

Hundreds of low-paid women at Birmingham City Council have won long-overdue compensation thanks to UNISON’s campaigning.

This is a huge step forward in the fight for fairness and equality.

Read more here: unsn.uk/3KN4KJs

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 18h

Nearly two million pensioners in the UK now live in poverty www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Nearly two million pensioners in the UK now live in poverty | Article, News | News | UNISON National

Shocking statistic is shared as over 300 delegates attend UNISON’s national retired members’ conference in Brighton

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 21h

Join us at UNISON Centre for the National Black History Event on Friday 15 October, hosted by UNISON and the Royal College of Midwives.
📅 A day of inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and powerful storytelling.
Book your tickets here:

National Black History Event - Standing in Power and Pride - Where next ?

Come , join and partake with UNISON's National Black Members Committee & Royal College of Midwives at their National Black History event.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 23h

🩵 One Team Day is this Wednesday - 15 October 2025
Cleaners, porters, caterers, admin staff and more. NHS support staff work tirelessly, often without the recognition they deserve.
UNISON is celebrating the whole team and calling for the respect and fair pay they’ve earned.
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Blue heart graphic above a list of job roles within the NHS. Text on image reads 'NHS staff are all One Team. #oneteamNHS'

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

A UNISON survey of more than 4,000 school support staff across England reveals many are being asked to take on significant healthcare roles in schools, despite not being health professionals.
UNISON's Joanna Parry says something has to change

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Schools and healthcare: ‘An accident waiting to happen’ - SecEd

Survey findings from UNISON show support staff are forced to take on increasingly complex healthcare roles in schools

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 1d

Over one hundred staff attended mass meetings to end the two-tier workforce in NTH Solutions in North Tees last week.

Staff working side-by-side have drastically different terms and conditions and know that by coming together in UNISON they are on their way to win at work! ✊

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

🌍 Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

The rising cost of disasters shows the urgent need for climate action and stronger resilience planning in the public and private sectors.

UNISON is ready to lead with our Year of Green Activity in 2026.

2026 UNISON Year of Green Activity | UNISON National

UNISON has made 2026 the Year of Green Activity Most of us now recognise that a huge transformation is necessary to transition to a safer and more

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

Police Professional | UNISON backs the STEP campaign to tackle policing’s suicide crisis

Police Professional | Unison backs the STEP campaign to tackle policing’s suicide crisis

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

BBC news: Strike action by NHS hospital staff reaches 200 days

Strike action by NHS hospital staff reaches 200 days

Strike action by NHS hospital staff who take blood samples in Gloucestershire reaches 200 days

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 2d

An amazing day at 'Much More Than You Are', a UNISON event celebrating the talented staff at @NHSBartsHealth

Christina McAnea joined founder and branch secretary Chris Akaluka.

“The awards and performances by staff highlight the talents of the whole NHS team” #OneTeamNHS 💙

Christina McAnea with a group of staff from Newham healthcare

Two staff from NHS Bartts trust with their awards

Christina McAnea and founder and branch secretary Chris Akaluka.

A panel with Christina McAnea, head of health Helga Pile and Sara Gorton from UNISON London

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River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 3d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay with help from @unison.org.uk, we spoke to 3 workers within the water industry. From stories of death threats to physical attacks, their interviews were both enlightening and deeply sobering.

Read their interviews via the link below 👇
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World Mental Health Day - The people behind our water - River Action UK

By James Wallace, CEO of River Action Water should unite us all, not divide us “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” – Plato When rivers run foul or bills rise, frustration flows ...

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UNISON East Midlands @unisonem.bsky.social · 3d

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦! 🎉
It was your feedback, your strength in numbers, and your UNISON reps’ hard work over months of meetings that stopped the proposed pay changes for Teaching Assistants across the Nottingham Catholic Diocese.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

International Day of the Girl 2025

Since 1995, more girls are in school, there are fewer child marriages, and greater access to health and legal protections.

But progress isn’t equal.

Girls in conflict and poverty still face huge barriers
#IDG2025
#UNReport - unsn.uk/4q7ddaI

Photo of front cover of UN report: Adolescent girls' rights over 30 years showing girls going to school with books.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

“You’re the beating heart of policing, probation and family justice,” general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates at conference this week in Brighton. #upjcc25

Delegates representing 40,000+ members, debated motions on low pay, the policing white paper, and sentencing review
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Photos from conference. Clockwise from top left: UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea; Ben Priestley UNISON national officer; Chief Constable Gavin Stephens National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) ; Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)

Thank you UNISON Lincs, Leics, and West Mercia for photos.

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

Our branch is working with Show Racism the Red Card and will be supporting Wear Red Day ✊🏾✊✊🏼

Get involved on Friday 17th October by wearing something red and help us to show that we are united against racism.

Register and Donate here
➡️https://www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day/

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

Wirral care workers to continue strikes over grading dispute

“It’s time for the local authority to work with staff to implement a fair grading system that ends this dispute.” UNISON

Wirral care workers to continue strikes over grading dispute

WIRRAL care workers are continuing strike action over grading dispute, says Unison.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

Councils ‘face funding shortfall of more than £4bn next year’ | LBC

Research found that the most vulnerable residents were paying the price for years of underfunding

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

With a foreword by UNISON GS Christina McAnea
“People have come from across the world to help deliver public services in the UK, not just recently but throughout the history of the UK.

"Migrant worker rights are workers' rights. All workers should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.”

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

Migrant workers are central to building strong public services and trade unions. They are vital to keeping services running. Yet many face shocking exploitation.

Today we launch our new, free LRD guide
Supporting migrant workers
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Unison Guide: Supporting migrant workers

Unison Guide: Supporting Migrant WorkersPublished by the LRDMigrant workers have always been central to building strong public services and trade unions. Today, around one in five workers in the UK…

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.
On Friday 17 October UNISON members wear red to say no to racism and yes to change.
Share your red and tag #WRD25 to show your support. #SRTRC

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 3d

📣 Are you a Disabled Members Branch Officer or looking to get more active in your branch?
Join UNISON’s one-day online training on 6 Nov to build skills, connect, and campaign for disability equality.
Sign up here: unsn.uk/4oizrop

Disabled Members Branch Officer Training November 2025 | UNISON College

learning and organising

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