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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 2d

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 Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 5d

❗Attention council and school workers❗

🤔Your reps are preparing to submit your 2026 pay claim and they want your views!

💻Check your email for all the info and an opportunity for you to provide feedback, don’t forget to check your junk folder!

UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 7d

October is Black History Month. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate achievements of Black people throughout history.

Black History and Black British History in particular, is often marginalised.

Find out more 👇
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Black History Month | Black members equality | UNISON National

Find out why Black History Month is so important to UNISON and learn about the black trade union movement in the UK.

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 19d

Applications for the There for You seasonal food fund opens 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September for 24 hours.

The fund is for a £30 voucher per qualifying person in a household towards the cost of food.

Find out eligibility and how to apply 👇
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Seasonal Food Fund | There for You (UNISON Welfare) | UNISON National

UNISON Welfare – There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2025 When can I apply? This fund will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September 2025 for 24 hours,

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 21d

October is student learning month!

We are running free tester sessions every Wednesday evening in October on topics such as academic writing and study skills and getting the most out of your practice placements.

Find out more and sign up 👇

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Student Learning Month | Health students | UNISON National

We’re committed to helping all members develop and learn through the UNISON College, and Student Learning Month is a great opportunity to access workshops on skills that will help you in your studies…

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 27d

Applications for the There for You seasonal food fund opens 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September for 24 hours.

The fund is for a £30 voucher per qualifying person in a household towards the cost of food.

Find out eligibility and how to apply 👇
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Seasonal Food Fund | There for You (UNISON Welfare) | UNISON National

UNISON Welfare – There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2025 When can I apply? This fund will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September 2025 for 24 hours,

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 27d

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 27d

#TeamUNISON speaking to and recruiting health students at City Space of Sunderland Uni's freshers fair today and at Teesside Uni yesterday!

If you're a health student, join UNISON 👇

join.unison.org.uk

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 28d

October is student learning month!

We are running free tester sessions every Wednesday evening in October on topics such as academic writing and study skills and getting the most out of your practice placements.

Find out more and sign up 👇

www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...

Student Learning Month | Health students | UNISON National

We’re committed to helping all members develop and learn through the UNISON College, and Student Learning Month is a great opportunity to access workshops on skills that will help you in your studies…

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 BREAKING: Another UNISON Win! 🎉

Healthcare Assistants in Northumbria have successfully secured additional backpay after a powerful campaign and a 48-hour strike that showed the strength of collective action.

Well done to all those involved 👏

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Health workers in Northumbria settle pay dispute after accepting improved deal, says UNISON - UNISON Northern

Healthcare assistants had been paid at band 2 of the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale, despite increasingly carrying out clinical tasks that should be paid at the higher band 3 rate.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Sep 4

Do you work in the NHS in England?

Don’t let your MP stand by whilst thousands of jobs are put at risk - email them today and ask them to oppose damaging staffing cuts.
action.unison.org.uk/page/172538/...

Black and white photo of emergency trolley in hospital setting. 'One team, one NHS. NHS, together against cuts.' unison.org.uk/nhscuts

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 28

Why not come along to one of our drop-in sessions to find out more about the role and hear what a typical day looks like in the life of a Local Organiser.

Register and apply 👇
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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 We are hiring Local Organisers!

✅ Ideal job to start your union career, whether you have experience in trade union organising or bringing transferable skills
✅ Key role in recruitment and organising campaigns
🟣 Starting salary from £35,403
⏳ Closing date 16 September

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 28

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out in pay row!

Despite tough trade union strike laws from the previous Government, the staff have won their strike ballot and could walk out unless there’s an improvement in their backpay offer.

northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out in pay row, says UNISON - UNISON Northern

Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have voted to strike in a fair pay dispute, says UNISON today (Thursday). Staff will walk out in the…

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 24

Showing Racism the Red Card at our stall at Newcastle Mela with our friends from PCS as well #srtrc #UNISON #newcastlemela #newcastlemela2025

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 24

Newcastle Mela well underway! Had plenty of people pop by the stall to chat with us. Come on by if you're here and say hello! #UNISON #NewcastleMela #newcastlemela2025

UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 24

Happy Sunday, everyone! We're set up at Exhibition Park today for Newcastle Mela. Come and join us to celebrate the event, explore the diverse culture on show here, grab some tasty grub and speak to us about the support we offer in the workplace! #unison #newcastlemela #newcastlemela2025

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 11

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Aug 11

Last week UNISON members in social care gave testimony to the Low Pay Commission about the day to day reality of living on minimum wage.

The Commission is the body that speaks directly to the government about how much workers should earn, and what the minimum wage should be.

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join us in the UNISON marquee at the 139th Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday 12 July.

In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card, we are hosting a meet and greet between 12 noon and 1 pm with former professional footballers and SRtRC patrons Olivier Bernard and Steve Howey. ⚽

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Jul 7

🚨 NHS workers 🚑

It's time to have your say on the 3.6% award. Check your emails for your unique voting link.

💻 No email? Vote online buff.ly/KGtjLup
📝 Not a UNISON member? Join now and get a vote - join.unison.org.uk

#NHSPay

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨 NHS workers 🚑

It's time to have your say on the 3.6% award. Check your emails for your unique voting link.

💻 No email? Vote online www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal... 👇
📝 Not a UNISON member? Join now and get a vote - join.unison.org.uk

#NHSPay

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢 We are hiring Area Organisers!

✅ Lead recruitment and organising campaigns
✅ Support and develop workplace reps
✅ Advise and mentor branches
🟣 Starting salary from £50,399
⏳ Closing date 14 July - unsn.uk/northernjobs

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · Jun 20

Celebrating our strength: UNISON national delegate conference 2025 #uNDC25

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UNISON Northern @unisonnorthern.bsky.social · Jun 20

Council and school workers, the pay consultation closes at noon TODAY!

Vote now to have your say on your pay.

❌ Vote reject
✊ You deserve more than a 3.2% increase
🗳️ Vote online now www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

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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