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⏰ One week left to enter the #LocalServiceChampions Awards. This is your chance to recognise a local government staff member who goes above and beyond in their role. Plus there are amazing prizes to be won. Nominate by 23 January: unsn.uk/champions
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
⏰ One week left to enter the #LocalServiceChampions Awards. This is your chance to recognise a local government staff member who goes above and beyond in their role. Plus there are amazing prizes to be won. Nominate by 23 January: unsn.uk/champions
8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap unsn.uk/4qVB902
New polling reveals a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education
New polling reveals a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education
8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap – TUC
New polling reveals that a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education - to deliver the best outcomes for children and…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap unsn.uk/4qVB902
New polling reveals a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education
New polling reveals a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education
🚨 UNISON warns that tuition‑fee dependence is pushing universities deeper into crisis. Students face rising debt while staff endure falling pay and insecurity. A new funding model is urgently needed to protect higher education.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:23 AM
🚨 UNISON warns that tuition‑fee dependence is pushing universities deeper into crisis. Students face rising debt while staff endure falling pay and insecurity. A new funding model is urgently needed to protect higher education.
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We reject Shona Robison’s comments about 11,000 public sector job losses—particularly her suggestion that NHS Scotland can shed “managers and admin staff” while protecting frontline nurses.
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We reject Shona Robison’s comments about 11,000 public sector job losses
We reject Shona Robison’s comments about 11,000 public sector job losses—particularly her suggestion that NHS Scotland can shed “managers and admin staff” while protecting frontline nurses. Describ…
fifehealth.unison.site
January 15, 2026 at 12:44 PM
We reject Shona Robison’s comments about 11,000 public sector job losses—particularly her suggestion that NHS Scotland can shed “managers and admin staff” while protecting frontline nurses.
fifehealth.unison.site/2026/01/15/w...
fifehealth.unison.site/2026/01/15/w...
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January can be tough, and often people can feel lonely.
Next Monday is #BrewMonday - sometimes a cuppa and a chat can help make the difference 💜
Next Monday is #BrewMonday - sometimes a cuppa and a chat can help make the difference 💜
UNISON (@unison.org.uk)
On #BrewMonday 19 Jan, we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to connect. Hold a get-together in your workplace – coffee, tea, whatever works! ☕️ When someone’s carrying worries, it can feel…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
January can be tough, and often people can feel lonely.
Next Monday is #BrewMonday - sometimes a cuppa and a chat can help make the difference 💜
Next Monday is #BrewMonday - sometimes a cuppa and a chat can help make the difference 💜
University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter developed with UNISON
University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter
The University of Brighton has become the first higher education institution to sign UNISON South East’s anti-racism charter.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter developed with UNISON
Landmark charter launched to protect migrant care workers from exploitation.
Cardiff Council becomes the first local authority in Wales to formally adopt a Migrant Care Workers Charter, developed jointly with UNISON Cymru.
Cardiff Council becomes the first local authority in Wales to formally adopt a Migrant Care Workers Charter, developed jointly with UNISON Cymru.
Landmark charter launched to protect migrant care workers from exploitation
Cardiff Council has become the first local authority in Wales to formally adopt a Migrant Care Workers Charter. The Charter, developed jointly with UNISON Cymru and shaped by the experiences of…
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January 15, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Landmark charter launched to protect migrant care workers from exploitation.
Cardiff Council becomes the first local authority in Wales to formally adopt a Migrant Care Workers Charter, developed jointly with UNISON Cymru.
Cardiff Council becomes the first local authority in Wales to formally adopt a Migrant Care Workers Charter, developed jointly with UNISON Cymru.
Cancer survivor wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted in case backed by UNISON unsn.uk/3LAFC9q
"The judgment sends a clear message that employers need to support cancer survivors properly when they return to work." Christina McAnea, UNISON
"The judgment sends a clear message that employers need to support cancer survivors properly when they return to work." Christina McAnea, UNISON
Cancer survivor wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted
Rupi Phullar was dismissed from her job as an Ofsted inspector five months after a cancer diagnosis.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Cancer survivor wins unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted in case backed by UNISON unsn.uk/3LAFC9q
"The judgment sends a clear message that employers need to support cancer survivors properly when they return to work." Christina McAnea, UNISON
"The judgment sends a clear message that employers need to support cancer survivors properly when they return to work." Christina McAnea, UNISON
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
New guide launched to help you challenge the far-right Reform UK party.
🛡️ Stand up for equality
🔍 Spot misinformation
📖 Learn more ⬇️
unsn.uk/49UkrZe
🛡️ Stand up for equality
🔍 Spot misinformation
📖 Learn more ⬇️
unsn.uk/49UkrZe
January 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
New guide launched to help you challenge the far-right Reform UK party.
🛡️ Stand up for equality
🔍 Spot misinformation
📖 Learn more ⬇️
unsn.uk/49UkrZe
🛡️ Stand up for equality
🔍 Spot misinformation
📖 Learn more ⬇️
unsn.uk/49UkrZe
Chris Packham - broadcaster and environmental campaigner - sets out why urgent collective action on climate matters now more than ever and the role union members can play.
UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 2026 #YoGA
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UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 2026 #YoGA
www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-...
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Chris Packham's supporting UNISON's Year of Green Activity.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Chris Packham - broadcaster and environmental campaigner - sets out why urgent collective action on climate matters now more than ever and the role union members can play.
UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 2026 #YoGA
www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-...
youtu.be/O4-SVlOuAmg
UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 2026 #YoGA
www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-...
youtu.be/O4-SVlOuAmg
Solidarity with mental health workers in the South West in their strike action for fairer pay and better union recognition ✊💜 unsn.uk/49xdCvl
“Workers want to focus on supporting people, not worrying about how they will pay their bills" Tim Roberts, UNISON
“Workers want to focus on supporting people, not worrying about how they will pay their bills" Tim Roberts, UNISON
January 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Solidarity with mental health workers in the South West in their strike action for fairer pay and better union recognition ✊💜 unsn.uk/49xdCvl
“Workers want to focus on supporting people, not worrying about how they will pay their bills" Tim Roberts, UNISON
“Workers want to focus on supporting people, not worrying about how they will pay their bills" Tim Roberts, UNISON
A cancer survivor has won an unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted – with UNISON’s support.
This case shows why standing up for workers’ rights matters.
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This case shows why standing up for workers’ rights matters.
Read the full story ⬇️
unsn.uk/4qmGWw0
January 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
A cancer survivor has won an unfair dismissal appeal against Ofsted – with UNISON’s support.
This case shows why standing up for workers’ rights matters.
Read the full story ⬇️
unsn.uk/4qmGWw0
This case shows why standing up for workers’ rights matters.
Read the full story ⬇️
unsn.uk/4qmGWw0
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Christina McAnea, UNISON: 'Nigel Farage is no friend of working people. He’s consistently voted against every measure to improve fairness and rights at work.
'Now he wants to rip up protections from discrimination, which will do nothing to grow the economy or help the country.'
'Now he wants to rip up protections from discrimination, which will do nothing to grow the economy or help the country.'
Racism horror as Nigel Farage says employers should be allowed to discriminate
Anti-racism campaigners and unions voiced their horror after Nigel Farage doubled down on his decade-old call for anti-discrimination laws to be ripped up so employers can discriminate
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January 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Christina McAnea, UNISON: 'Nigel Farage is no friend of working people. He’s consistently voted against every measure to improve fairness and rights at work.
'Now he wants to rip up protections from discrimination, which will do nothing to grow the economy or help the country.'
'Now he wants to rip up protections from discrimination, which will do nothing to grow the economy or help the country.'
On #BrewMonday 19 Jan, we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to connect.
Hold a get-together in your workplace – coffee, tea, whatever works! ☕️
When someone’s carrying worries, it can feel lonely – but a brew, a biscuit, and a chat can go a long way. 💚
#Samaritans #MentalHealth
Hold a get-together in your workplace – coffee, tea, whatever works! ☕️
When someone’s carrying worries, it can feel lonely – but a brew, a biscuit, and a chat can go a long way. 💚
#Samaritans #MentalHealth
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
On #BrewMonday 19 Jan, we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to connect.
Hold a get-together in your workplace – coffee, tea, whatever works! ☕️
When someone’s carrying worries, it can feel lonely – but a brew, a biscuit, and a chat can go a long way. 💚
#Samaritans #MentalHealth
Hold a get-together in your workplace – coffee, tea, whatever works! ☕️
When someone’s carrying worries, it can feel lonely – but a brew, a biscuit, and a chat can go a long way. 💚
#Samaritans #MentalHealth
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Are you a future leader in healthcare? UNISON is looking for healthcare students to join our exciting Future Health Leaders programme. You'll learn new skills, build a network for the future and make a difference.
Apply before 30 January 2026 unsn.uk/future-leaders
Apply before 30 January 2026 unsn.uk/future-leaders
January 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Are you a future leader in healthcare? UNISON is looking for healthcare students to join our exciting Future Health Leaders programme. You'll learn new skills, build a network for the future and make a difference.
Apply before 30 January 2026 unsn.uk/future-leaders
Apply before 30 January 2026 unsn.uk/future-leaders
UNISON launches its Year of Green Activity 🌱
Join us and take action for workers, communities and public services. The Year of Green Activity is about building momentum, creating spaces to connect, and to push for greener, fairer workplaces. ⬇️
unsn.uk/3NbnzY9
Join us and take action for workers, communities and public services. The Year of Green Activity is about building momentum, creating spaces to connect, and to push for greener, fairer workplaces. ⬇️
unsn.uk/3NbnzY9
January 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
UNISON launches its Year of Green Activity 🌱
Join us and take action for workers, communities and public services. The Year of Green Activity is about building momentum, creating spaces to connect, and to push for greener, fairer workplaces. ⬇️
unsn.uk/3NbnzY9
Join us and take action for workers, communities and public services. The Year of Green Activity is about building momentum, creating spaces to connect, and to push for greener, fairer workplaces. ⬇️
unsn.uk/3NbnzY9
🏆 Local government staff often don’t get the recognition they deserve. Let’s celebrate them in the #LocalServiceChampions Awards. If you know someone who goes that extra mile, nominate them now for the chance to win a gift card 👉 unsn.uk/champions
January 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
🏆 Local government staff often don’t get the recognition they deserve. Let’s celebrate them in the #LocalServiceChampions Awards. If you know someone who goes that extra mile, nominate them now for the chance to win a gift card 👉 unsn.uk/champions
Charity Commission to investigate 'governance and management' at mining museum where around 40 staff members are on strike over a pay dispute.
Charity Commission to investigate 'governance and management' at mining museum
The Charity Commission has launched a review of “governance and management” at the National Coal Mining Museum.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Charity Commission to investigate 'governance and management' at mining museum where around 40 staff members are on strike over a pay dispute.
Last chance to sign up attend and see the video from environmentalist Chris Packham supporting our Year of Green Activity #YoGA 👇
🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity!
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Last chance to sign up attend and see the video from environmentalist Chris Packham supporting our Year of Green Activity #YoGA 👇
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UNISON nurse member? Join our interactive seminar on Wednesday 28 January to discuss job evaluation and re-banding.
Find out more about our seminar series and sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr
Find out more about our seminar series and sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
UNISON nurse member? Join our interactive seminar on Wednesday 28 January to discuss job evaluation and re-banding.
Find out more about our seminar series and sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr
Find out more about our seminar series and sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr
If you’re a woman in nursing you need to know about the ‘trap door’.
Hear from Alison Leary on why so many nurses, particularly women are being denied career progression or even demoted in order to secure flexible working.
Find out more: unsn.uk/3Z8zsk5
Hear from Alison Leary on why so many nurses, particularly women are being denied career progression or even demoted in order to secure flexible working.
Find out more: unsn.uk/3Z8zsk5
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If you’re a woman in nursing you need to know about the ‘trap door’.
Hear from Alison Leary on why so many nurses, particularly women are being denied career progression or even demoted in order to secure flexible working.
Find out more: unsn.uk/3Z8zsk5
Hear from Alison Leary on why so many nurses, particularly women are being denied career progression or even demoted in order to secure flexible working.
Find out more: unsn.uk/3Z8zsk5
Cuts to NHS services put patients and staff at risk. We need urgent action to protect our health service. 💙
Join us in calling on MPs to stop the cuts and invest in the NHS.
#NHSCuts #SaveOurNHS
Join us in calling on MPs to stop the cuts and invest in the NHS.
#NHSCuts #SaveOurNHS
January 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Cuts to NHS services put patients and staff at risk. We need urgent action to protect our health service. 💙
Join us in calling on MPs to stop the cuts and invest in the NHS.
#NHSCuts #SaveOurNHS
Join us in calling on MPs to stop the cuts and invest in the NHS.
#NHSCuts #SaveOurNHS
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Breaking 🚨 workers at @ncmme.bsky.social have voted overwhelmingly in favour to extend the strike until June.
This is a clear message: staff are determined to secure fair pay, and a progression plan to ensure coal mining heritage is protected in future.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMextension26
This is a clear message: staff are determined to secure fair pay, and a progression plan to ensure coal mining heritage is protected in future.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMextension26
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Breaking 🚨 workers at @ncmme.bsky.social have voted overwhelmingly in favour to extend the strike until June.
This is a clear message: staff are determined to secure fair pay, and a progression plan to ensure coal mining heritage is protected in future.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMextension26
This is a clear message: staff are determined to secure fair pay, and a progression plan to ensure coal mining heritage is protected in future.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMextension26