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UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.
Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!
That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
⏰ The clock is ticking in UNISON’s general secretary election.
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⏰ The clock is ticking in UNISON’s general secretary election.
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️
Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.
Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u
Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.
Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️
Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.
Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u
Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.
Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u
Teachers get an allowance for the extra work that comes with supporting SEN pupils.
Support staff at Lift get nothing.
It’s not right, it’s not fair.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Support staff at Lift get nothing.
It’s not right, it’s not fair.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Teachers get an allowance for the extra work that comes with supporting SEN pupils.
Support staff at Lift get nothing.
It’s not right, it’s not fair.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Support staff at Lift get nothing.
It’s not right, it’s not fair.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
Pause today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also remember that we’re still fighting to realise the promise of a country fit for heroes.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Pause today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also remember that we’re still fighting to realise the promise of a country fit for heroes.
UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
UNISON members should be receiving their postal ballots to vote for the next general secretary now.
Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
UNISON members should be receiving their postal ballots to vote for the next general secretary now.
Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
⚠️ Thanks to everyone who came to the health and safety training day on Friday ⚠️
It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!
See you next year 👀
It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!
See you next year 👀
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⚠️ Thanks to everyone who came to the health and safety training day on Friday ⚠️
It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!
See you next year 👀
It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!
See you next year 👀
Did you know that Britain's first Black mayor was from right here in the Eastern region?
West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Did you know that Britain's first Black mayor was from right here in the Eastern region?
West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
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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
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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
Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊
👏 👏 👏 Amazing news from Dorset, where trusts have scrapped plans to chuck 1,700 staff into a subsidiary company, putting them at risk of worse pay and conditions after workers overwhelmingly backed strikes to save their jobs.
Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
👏 👏 👏 Amazing news from Dorset, where trusts have scrapped plans to chuck 1,700 staff into a subsidiary company, putting them at risk of worse pay and conditions after workers overwhelmingly backed strikes to save their jobs.
Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
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“Today’s announcement is a long overdue first step. It must result in full and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance immediately, the rapid withdrawal of Israeli forces and the safe, speedy release of all hostages,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“Today’s announcement is a long overdue first step. It must result in full and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance immediately, the rapid withdrawal of Israeli forces and the safe, speedy release of all hostages,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
🤔 Ever wondered what it’s like to work for @unisontheunion?
Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...
Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...
Mo’s journey
UNISON Eastern area organiser Mo Tsentides shares her journey from activist to staff member.
If a job organising is your dream too, check out our current vacancies:…
youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🤔 Ever wondered what it’s like to work for @unisontheunion?
Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...
Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...
With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
There's just a few days left to apply for your dream job!
Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
There's just a few days left to apply for your dream job!
Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
Mental health counsellors took their strike protest to Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's main site, today.
NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.
NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.
September 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Mental health counsellors took their strike protest to Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's main site, today.
NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.
NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.
🌍 Greening the planet starts in the workplace and the home.
Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌍 Greening the planet starts in the workplace and the home.
Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Norfolk and Waveney Mind counsellors are on strike all week because they're not being paid NHS rates for NHS work.
Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Norfolk and Waveney Mind counsellors are on strike all week because they're not being paid NHS rates for NHS work.
Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for two regional organisers to join the team here at UNISON Eastern.
If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
September 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for two regional organisers to join the team here at UNISON Eastern.
If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...