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Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars
Find out more about why support staff are vital in schools and early years. UNISON’s annual Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars celebration day takes place on Friday 24 November 2023 -…
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A big thank you to everyone for supporting our #starsinourschools campaign to help celebrate the fantastic contribution of support staff in the education sector. Watch our 2024 video to see just how much of an impact they have: youtu.be/2ILbQoNdc2w?...
School staffing shortages are harming children’s education and safety, a survey by UNISON warns.
“This survey paints a bleak picture of an underappreciated workforce going above and beyond.” UNISON head of education Mike Short
“This survey paints a bleak picture of an underappreciated workforce going above and beyond.” UNISON head of education Mike Short
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
School staffing shortages are harming children’s education and safety, a survey by UNISON warns.
“This survey paints a bleak picture of an underappreciated workforce going above and beyond.” UNISON head of education Mike Short
“This survey paints a bleak picture of an underappreciated workforce going above and beyond.” UNISON head of education Mike Short
Welcome to Brighton to all delegates for UNISON's young members conference #ymw25
Conference details: unsn.uk/3LWC0Pb
Conference details: unsn.uk/3LWC0Pb
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Welcome to Brighton to all delegates for UNISON's young members conference #ymw25
Conference details: unsn.uk/3LWC0Pb
Conference details: unsn.uk/3LWC0Pb
🏴 St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March and Rally 2025 with STUC!
📍Barrowlands Park to Adelaide Place Sat 29 🕥 10:30am > march at 11am > rally 12pm
📍Barrowlands Park to Adelaide Place Sat 29 🕥 10:30am > march at 11am > rally 12pm
St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March & Rally 2025
St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March and Rally 2025.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🏴 St Andrew's Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March and Rally 2025 with STUC!
📍Barrowlands Park to Adelaide Place Sat 29 🕥 10:30am > march at 11am > rally 12pm
📍Barrowlands Park to Adelaide Place Sat 29 🕥 10:30am > march at 11am > rally 12pm
Bristol mental health charity staff set for strike action.
More than 100 support workers, recovery specialists, accommodation workers and central staff will take action at workplaces across Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
More than 100 support workers, recovery specialists, accommodation workers and central staff will take action at workplaces across Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Bristol mental health charity staff set for strike action - UNISON South West
Staff working for mental health charity Second Step have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Bristol mental health charity staff set for strike action.
More than 100 support workers, recovery specialists, accommodation workers and central staff will take action at workplaces across Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
More than 100 support workers, recovery specialists, accommodation workers and central staff will take action at workplaces across Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire.
🗓️ One day to go!
We would love to see how you’ll be celebrating Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars tomorrow, share your pics and don’t forget to use #starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars in your posts ➡️ unsn.uk/3NNeEc9
@UNISONinSchools
We would love to see how you’ll be celebrating Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars tomorrow, share your pics and don’t forget to use #starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars in your posts ➡️ unsn.uk/3NNeEc9
@UNISONinSchools
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🗓️ One day to go!
We would love to see how you’ll be celebrating Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars tomorrow, share your pics and don’t forget to use #starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars in your posts ➡️ unsn.uk/3NNeEc9
@UNISONinSchools
We would love to see how you’ll be celebrating Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars tomorrow, share your pics and don’t forget to use #starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars in your posts ➡️ unsn.uk/3NNeEc9
@UNISONinSchools
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 ⭐️🎉
Today, our Schools Team popped to North West Leicestershire to hand out an award to the whole support staff at Hugglescote Primary School!
Today, our Schools Team popped to North West Leicestershire to hand out an award to the whole support staff at Hugglescote Primary School!
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 ⭐️🎉
Today, our Schools Team popped to North West Leicestershire to hand out an award to the whole support staff at Hugglescote Primary School!
Today, our Schools Team popped to North West Leicestershire to hand out an award to the whole support staff at Hugglescote Primary School!
Workers at the national coalmining museum have stood strong and steadfast throughout their strike.
Sung beautifully! Christina McAnea is on the right filming the striking workers.
We continue to callout management to do the right thing by these workers, including ex-miners. ✊
Sung beautifully! Christina McAnea is on the right filming the striking workers.
We continue to callout management to do the right thing by these workers, including ex-miners. ✊
𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 🎶
Striking workers at @ncmme.bsky.social had a sing-song for @unison.org.uk general secretary Christina McAnea last week.
They performed a famous song which was written in homage to coal miners. It shows the unity and togetherness on the picket line ✊
Striking workers at @ncmme.bsky.social had a sing-song for @unison.org.uk general secretary Christina McAnea last week.
They performed a famous song which was written in homage to coal miners. It shows the unity and togetherness on the picket line ✊
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Workers at the national coalmining museum have stood strong and steadfast throughout their strike.
Sung beautifully! Christina McAnea is on the right filming the striking workers.
We continue to callout management to do the right thing by these workers, including ex-miners. ✊
Sung beautifully! Christina McAnea is on the right filming the striking workers.
We continue to callout management to do the right thing by these workers, including ex-miners. ✊
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Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Budget response: “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to it. But it should’ve happened sooner." Christina McAnea, UNISON
“Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. But the government must go further and faster if it wants to fix Britain." Christina McAnea, UNISON
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. But the government must go further and faster if it wants to fix Britain." Christina McAnea, UNISON
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
UNISON budget response: unsn.uk/4ikScG1
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UNISON continues to its campaign to end violence at work. See our new updated webpage: www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...
Tackling violence in the NHS - UNISON National
Violent assaults against NHS staff are rising. UNISON campaigns to make sure you are safe at work.
www.unison.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
UNISON continues to its campaign to end violence at work. See our new updated webpage: www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...
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⚠️IMPORTANT MESSAGE from the @unison.org.uk Gloucester Phlebotomists
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ❤️
Buy a badge and back the Phlebotomists:
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Every penny goes to the strike fund.
#StrikeMap @unisonsw.bsky.social
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ❤️
Buy a badge and back the Phlebotomists:
bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBbadge
Every penny goes to the strike fund.
#StrikeMap @unisonsw.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
⚠️IMPORTANT MESSAGE from the @unison.org.uk Gloucester Phlebotomists
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ❤️
Buy a badge and back the Phlebotomists:
bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBbadge
Every penny goes to the strike fund.
#StrikeMap @unisonsw.bsky.social
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ❤️
Buy a badge and back the Phlebotomists:
bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBbadge
Every penny goes to the strike fund.
#StrikeMap @unisonsw.bsky.social
✨ In honour of #StarsinOurSchools day this Friday, UNISON held a parliamentary event to celebrate the incredible work of school support staff and give them the chance to share urgent school issues with MPs.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
✨ In honour of #StarsinOurSchools day this Friday, UNISON held a parliamentary event to celebrate the incredible work of school support staff and give them the chance to share urgent school issues with MPs.
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“Giving low-paid workers a significant rise means their money will go further come the spring,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea, but warns some NHS and public service roles risk falling below the legal minimum wage.
Read more here ➡️ unsn.uk/48jAqyk
Read more here ➡️ unsn.uk/48jAqyk
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
“Giving low-paid workers a significant rise means their money will go further come the spring,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea, but warns some NHS and public service roles risk falling below the legal minimum wage.
Read more here ➡️ unsn.uk/48jAqyk
Read more here ➡️ unsn.uk/48jAqyk
A big thank you to everyone for supporting our #starsinourschools campaign to help celebrate the fantastic contribution of support staff in the education sector. Watch our 2024 video to see just how much of an impact they have: youtu.be/2ILbQoNdc2w?...
Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars
Find out more about why support staff are vital in schools and early years. UNISON’s annual Stars in Our Schools and Early Years Stars celebration day takes place on Friday 24 November 2023 -…
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A big thank you to everyone for supporting our #starsinourschools campaign to help celebrate the fantastic contribution of support staff in the education sector. Watch our 2024 video to see just how much of an impact they have: youtu.be/2ILbQoNdc2w?...
UNISON is urging ministers to rule out PFI-style deals for new neighbourhood health centres.
Past public-private schemes left NHS trusts with decades of debt. The government must invest publicly, not mortgage the future of our health service.
Read ➡️ unsn.uk/4onW4r3
Past public-private schemes left NHS trusts with decades of debt. The government must invest publicly, not mortgage the future of our health service.
Read ➡️ unsn.uk/4onW4r3
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
UNISON is urging ministers to rule out PFI-style deals for new neighbourhood health centres.
Past public-private schemes left NHS trusts with decades of debt. The government must invest publicly, not mortgage the future of our health service.
Read ➡️ unsn.uk/4onW4r3
Past public-private schemes left NHS trusts with decades of debt. The government must invest publicly, not mortgage the future of our health service.
Read ➡️ unsn.uk/4onW4r3
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
💛 It’s the final week to take part in nominate a star. This is your opportunity to tell us about a superstar in your school or early years setting. Plus you could be in with the chance of winning a shopping gift card too: unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars @UNISONinSchools
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars @UNISONinSchools
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
💛 It’s the final week to take part in nominate a star. This is your opportunity to tell us about a superstar in your school or early years setting. Plus you could be in with the chance of winning a shopping gift card too: unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars @UNISONinSchools
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars @UNISONinSchools
UNISON Community Conference and Seminar brings together workers from charities, not-for-profits, and housing associations to shape the union’s direction.
We’re seeking delegates to attend and get involved—contact your branch to see if they can support your place. unsn.uk/3AglOxr
We’re seeking delegates to attend and get involved—contact your branch to see if they can support your place. unsn.uk/3AglOxr
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
UNISON Community Conference and Seminar brings together workers from charities, not-for-profits, and housing associations to shape the union’s direction.
We’re seeking delegates to attend and get involved—contact your branch to see if they can support your place. unsn.uk/3AglOxr
We’re seeking delegates to attend and get involved—contact your branch to see if they can support your place. unsn.uk/3AglOxr
💜 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 💜
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
💜 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 💜
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
Domestic violence is a trade union issue.
✅ 1 in 3 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
✅ Only 5% of employers have a domestic violence policy
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWG
Budget 2025: What do MPs, trade unions and think tanks want from Reeves? - LabourList
UNISON: "This Budget is an historic opportunity to start to rebalance the country. To shift the dial on inequality and call time on child poverty."
UNISON: "This Budget is an historic opportunity to start to rebalance the country. To shift the dial on inequality and call time on child poverty."
Budget 2025: What do MPs, trade unions and think tanks want from Reeves? – LabourList
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her second Budget next week, with the mood music surrounding the announcement setting the stage for further tax…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Budget 2025: What do MPs, trade unions and think tanks want from Reeves? - LabourList
UNISON: "This Budget is an historic opportunity to start to rebalance the country. To shift the dial on inequality and call time on child poverty."
UNISON: "This Budget is an historic opportunity to start to rebalance the country. To shift the dial on inequality and call time on child poverty."
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Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Let's make bank work better - UNISON National
Do you work ‘on the bank’ in the NHS? Let's make work better together in UNISON.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, read what UNISON says should be in there. unsn.uk/4i6srZV
"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺."
"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺."
November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, read what UNISON says should be in there. unsn.uk/4i6srZV
"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺."
"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺."
Email your MP today and ask them to support the talks that were promised, and bring about urgent change to the outdated NHS pay structure.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Email your MP today and ask them to support the talks that were promised, and bring about urgent change to the outdated NHS pay structure.
unsn.uk/pay-up
unsn.uk/pay-up
Last call for higher education members to return their ballot papers so get down to your local post box today and return your vote! 🏁
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National
There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay
www.unison.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Last call for higher education members to return their ballot papers so get down to your local post box today and return your vote! 🏁
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE