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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Oct 1

Our branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary of UNISON. Here's why

Reasons why we are supporting Andrea Egan

UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Sep 25

UNISON has serious concerns about @dudleycouncil.bsky.social's Children's Services, where we have been told that CCTV has been used to listen to conversations between employees without their knowledge or permission.
This would be a breach of our members’ rights to privacy
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

Protect Dudley Council workers from the misuse of CCTV

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jul 23

🚨UPDATE – following the consultation of members working in councils and schools, an agreement has been reached to accept the Employers' offer of 3.2%. Emails to branches and members have been sent out today. Visit the campaign page for more information: unsn.uk/4l3jq3W

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Jul 15

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Jul 15

UNISON has become aware that, in at least one workplace in Dudley Borough, CCTV surveillance systems have been abused by an employer.

Rread our briefing on CCTV: www.unisondudleygeneral.org.uk/uploads/CCTV...

@unison.org.uk @unisonwestmids.bsky.social

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Jul 8

UNISON has long argued that Dudley Council’s approach to sickness absence treats those of us with long-term conditions unfairly.

Now a member has won her job back after she successfully argued, with UNISON’s support, that her dismissal was unfair.

Read more here
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CxQ...

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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · May 3

The ballot for UNISON's NEC election is now open!

Not sure what it involves? Hopefully this FAQ thread will help.

There's also more info in this guide 👉 unsn.uk/yourNEC-guide

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UNISON Barnsley Branch @unisonbarnsley.bsky.social · May 4

💷 NJC Pay Award – £3,000 Now!

Local government workers have been underpaid for too long. UNISON is demanding a £3,000 pay increase to help tackle the cost of living crisis. Show your support—speak up, get involved, and share this post! #FairPayNow #WeAreUNISON

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 2

🚨 UNISON win!

And a win for the local community in Dudley! Excellent local campaigning for a better service inhouse 🙌

UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · May 2

Reps from UNISON and Dudley TUC mark their victory this week, as the Council announces that it will keep the management of DB Leisure in public hands.

councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/leader-...
#keepdbleisureapublicservice
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @tuc.org.uk

Campaigners stand outside Halesowen Leisure Centre

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · May 2

Reps from UNISON and Dudley TUC mark their victory this week, as the Council announces that it will keep the management of DB Leisure in public hands.

councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/leader-...
#keepdbleisureapublicservice
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @tuc.org.uk

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 29

The 2025 Mary Macarthur Lecture is this Friday
www.tuc.org.uk/events/2025-...
@tuc.org.uk

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 27

On Workers' Memorial Day we remember the dead, and renew our fight for the living to have decent workplaces that look after our health, safety and welfare at work.

@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

www.unison.org.uk/unison-healt...

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · Apr 24

“I’m proud to be part of this dispute” – Anonymous Birmingham Bin Striker.

📰Read our brand new #StrikeStory here:
strikemap.substack.com/p/im-proud-t...

#StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike #Workers #Strike

“I’m proud to be part of this dispute” – The Birmingham Bin Strikes

“Whatever the outcome of this dispute I will walk away with my head held high and my morals intact.” by Anonymous Birmingham Bin Striker.

strikemap.substack.com

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 26

Our protest on Monday is open to anyone who wants to keep the Dudley’s leisure centres run by as a public service for the good of the community

#keepdbleisureapublicservice

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 26

"The only attempt to mislead is telling voters that inviting a private firm to run the leisure centres for a fee is somehow not privatisation"

#keepdbleisureapublicservice
@unison.org.uk
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-countr...

Dudley Council leisure centre row set for new protest after privatisation claims

Dudley Council says it is not privatising leisure services but campaigners hit back with both sides claiming voters are being duped

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 24

School & council workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.2% from 1 April 2025 by the NJC employers. UNISON’s committee of leading activists will meet on 8 May to consider the offer which can be read in full here:
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

@unison.org.uk @unisonwestmids.bsky.social

Council & School Workers Pay

Our members working in councils and schools go above and beyond every single day. It's time to stand together and demand fair pay.

www.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 14

To understand our future, we have to understand the struggles of the past.

Join us in remembering the chainmakers of 1910, whose fight for fair pay helped shape workers' rights across the UK
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @tuc.org.uk @wolvestuc.bsky.social @birminghamtuc.bsky.social

Poster for the Women Chainmakers Festival on 28th June

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 13

Occupational Health and Safety is a fundamental right.

International Workers' Memorial Day, held on 28 April every year, brings together workers and their representatives from all over the world to remember the dead and fight for the living.
@tuc.org.uk @unisonwestmids.bsky.social @unison.org.uk

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 10

Dudley Councillors have voted by a clear majority to keep our leisure centres 'managed and run by the Council'

Disgracefully, Council leaders now seem to want to ignore this vote and plough ahead with their own privatisation plans

#keepdbleisureapublicservice
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thx to everyone who came to our AGM yesterday, and congratulations to our newly elected officers.

Join us at join.unison.org.uk and email [email protected] to find out how you can get active.
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

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Coventry City UNISON @coventrycityunison.bsky.social · Apr 9

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 4

The campaign to #KeepDBLeisureaPublicService will be leafleting the ward of Cllr Patrick Harley (leader of the Council) this Sat + Sun at 10am ... asking him to respect the democratic vote of the Council.

@unisonwestmids.bsky.social @birminghamtuc.bsky.social

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UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Apr 4

Emails have gone out to all members today with the links to our online Annual General Meetings on Wednesday. If you've not got yours yet, email [email protected]

@unisonwestmids.bsky.social

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Barnet UNISON @barnetunison.bsky.social · Mar 27

Listen to one of our #BarnetUNISON reps speak about the impact of the Budget Cuts
#TaxTheRich #WealthTax #WelfareNotWarfare #TaxWealthNotWork

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PeteLowe @petelowe68.bsky.social · Mar 26

Fully support @dudleyunison.bsky.social and alongside my fellow Dudley Independent Group Cllrs (DIGGERS) we will do all we can to keep our leisure centres public!

UNISON Dudley General Branch @dudleyunison.bsky.social · Mar 25

Dudley Council voted by a clear majority to keep our leisure centres 'run by the Council'
Disgracefully, their leaders now want to ignore this vote and plough ahead with the privatisation
#keepdbleisureapublicservice
@unisonwestmids.bsky.social @petelowe68.bsky.social @cateccles.bsky.social

A leaflet advertising an open lobby of Dudley Council leaders on Monday 28th April at 3:30pm

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