UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
@unisonyh.bsky.social
The official account of the Yorkshire & Humberside region of UNISON.
Join today: http://yorks.unison.org.uk
Promoted by UNISON, 130 Euston Road, NW1 2AY
Join today: http://yorks.unison.org.uk
Promoted by UNISON, 130 Euston Road, NW1 2AY
𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!
Show your solidarity with @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social and striking workers from the National Coal Mining Museum at the public demo in Wakefield ✊
Show your solidarity with @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social and striking workers from the National Coal Mining Museum at the public demo in Wakefield ✊
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!
Show your solidarity with @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social and striking workers from the National Coal Mining Museum at the public demo in Wakefield ✊
Show your solidarity with @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social and striking workers from the National Coal Mining Museum at the public demo in Wakefield ✊
𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 🎄
Save this post or make a note of the dates so if you're working over Christmas so you know when the UNISONDirect elves are on hand!
Save this post or make a note of the dates so if you're working over Christmas so you know when the UNISONDirect elves are on hand!
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 🎄
Save this post or make a note of the dates so if you're working over Christmas so you know when the UNISONDirect elves are on hand!
Save this post or make a note of the dates so if you're working over Christmas so you know when the UNISONDirect elves are on hand!
Ahead of this weekend's national demo in support of striking workers from @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social, the petition calling for the resignation of the chief executive and trustees has passed 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬.
Sign the petition, come to the demo, support the workers ✊
Sign the petition, come to the demo, support the workers ✊
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ahead of this weekend's national demo in support of striking workers from @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social, the petition calling for the resignation of the chief executive and trustees has passed 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬.
Sign the petition, come to the demo, support the workers ✊
Sign the petition, come to the demo, support the workers ✊
🌨️ Winter is tough enough.
UNISON's Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members, with £200 food shopping vouchers.
🕗 Open for 24 hours one week today (10 Dec)!
Check your eligibility 👉 unsn.uk/winteressentials
UNISON's Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members, with £200 food shopping vouchers.
🕗 Open for 24 hours one week today (10 Dec)!
Check your eligibility 👉 unsn.uk/winteressentials
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🌨️ Winter is tough enough.
UNISON's Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members, with £200 food shopping vouchers.
🕗 Open for 24 hours one week today (10 Dec)!
Check your eligibility 👉 unsn.uk/winteressentials
UNISON's Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members, with £200 food shopping vouchers.
🕗 Open for 24 hours one week today (10 Dec)!
Check your eligibility 👉 unsn.uk/winteressentials
Show your support for striking workers at the National Coal Mining Museum this weekend!
More info 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMrally
More info 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMrally
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Show your support for striking workers at the National Coal Mining Museum this weekend!
More info 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMrally
More info 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMrally
𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!
Our "𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥" webinar is running tomorrow afternoon.
👉 unsn.uk/YHpensionswebinar-dec25
𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟑.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
Our "𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥" webinar is running tomorrow afternoon.
👉 unsn.uk/YHpensionswebinar-dec25
𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟑.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!
Our "𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥" webinar is running tomorrow afternoon.
👉 unsn.uk/YHpensionswebinar-dec25
𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟑.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
Our "𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥" webinar is running tomorrow afternoon.
👉 unsn.uk/YHpensionswebinar-dec25
𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟑.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
“A significant wage rise is essential, so communities can continue to receive the support they rely on each day." - UNISON head of local government, Mike Short.
UNISON (@unison.org.uk)
📢 Council and school staff need a fair pay rise. Unions representing 1.4 million workers are calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000 to tackle soaring workloads and rising costs. Without action,…
bsky.app
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“A significant wage rise is essential, so communities can continue to receive the support they rely on each day." - UNISON head of local government, Mike Short.
The voting period for UNISON's 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is now OPEN!
If you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do, nominate them for an award now.
👉 unsn.uk/champions
If you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do, nominate them for an award now.
👉 unsn.uk/champions
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The voting period for UNISON's 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is now OPEN!
If you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do, nominate them for an award now.
👉 unsn.uk/champions
If you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do, nominate them for an award now.
👉 unsn.uk/champions
Dealing with violence and aggression should never be part of the job. No matter where you work in the NHS, UNISON is there to help.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/nhsviolence
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/nhsviolence
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Dealing with violence and aggression should never be part of the job. No matter where you work in the NHS, UNISON is there to help.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/nhsviolence
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/nhsviolence
A week ago, striking workers at @ncmme.bsky.social were physically & verbally abused by security guards paid for by the museum, while chief exec Lynn Dunning stood by watching, letting it happen.
The chair of trustees Philip Marshall and other board members should remove her. Disgraceful.
The chair of trustees Philip Marshall and other board members should remove her. Disgraceful.
November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A week ago, striking workers at @ncmme.bsky.social were physically & verbally abused by security guards paid for by the museum, while chief exec Lynn Dunning stood by watching, letting it happen.
The chair of trustees Philip Marshall and other board members should remove her. Disgraceful.
The chair of trustees Philip Marshall and other board members should remove her. Disgraceful.
It's now been over two months since Wakefield Council withdrew funding for @ncmme.bsky.social, and criticised chief executive Lynn Dunning and the board of trustees for failing to resolve the ongoing dispute.
There is still no progress.
Step up or step aside.
There is still no progress.
Step up or step aside.
UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside (@unisonyh.bsky.social)
Earlier this week, Wakefield Council passed a motion to withdraw funding for the National Coal Mining Museum in support of striking workers, in an effort to get the employer back round the table.…
bsky.app
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's now been over two months since Wakefield Council withdrew funding for @ncmme.bsky.social, and criticised chief executive Lynn Dunning and the board of trustees for failing to resolve the ongoing dispute.
There is still no progress.
Step up or step aside.
There is still no progress.
Step up or step aside.
The weekend is here, it’s nearly December - but if you’re in a situation you’re not sure about at work and need urgent help or support, just give UNISONDirect a call on 08000 857 857 📞
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The weekend is here, it’s nearly December - but if you’re in a situation you’re not sure about at work and need urgent help or support, just give UNISONDirect a call on 08000 857 857 📞
“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝.”
More from UNISON's survey of school support staff here 👇
More from UNISON's survey of school support staff here 👇
UNISON (@unison.org.uk)
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…
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝.”
More from UNISON's survey of school support staff here 👇
More from UNISON's survey of school support staff here 👇
If you're at UNISON's young members' conference, have a brilliant weekend! 👏
UNISON (@unison.org.uk)
Welcome to Brighton to all delegates for UNISON's young members conference #ymw25 Conference details: unsn.uk/3LWC0Pb
bsky.app
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If you're at UNISON's young members' conference, have a brilliant weekend! 👏
The leader of Wakefield Council, Denise Jeffery, told full council she does not believe @ncmme.bsky.social and chief executive Lynn Dunning want to settle the strike.
The museum says it "has remained open to negotiation", so why do so many people feel differently? 🤔
The museum says it "has remained open to negotiation", so why do so many people feel differently? 🤔
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The leader of Wakefield Council, Denise Jeffery, told full council she does not believe @ncmme.bsky.social and chief executive Lynn Dunning want to settle the strike.
The museum says it "has remained open to negotiation", so why do so many people feel differently? 🤔
The museum says it "has remained open to negotiation", so why do so many people feel differently? 🤔
It’s a shame @ncmme.bsky.social are presenting last weekend as a success, when security guards they’ve paid tens of thousands of pounds for have verbally and physically abused striking workers, while chief executive Lynn Dunning watched on.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It’s a shame @ncmme.bsky.social are presenting last weekend as a success, when security guards they’ve paid tens of thousands of pounds for have verbally and physically abused striking workers, while chief executive Lynn Dunning watched on.
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬!
Theatre assistants at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are set to strike, as the trust is offering them significantly lower back pay than colleagues for tasks they've already completed.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/LTHtheatresstrike
Theatre assistants at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are set to strike, as the trust is offering them significantly lower back pay than colleagues for tasks they've already completed.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/LTHtheatresstrike
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬!
Theatre assistants at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are set to strike, as the trust is offering them significantly lower back pay than colleagues for tasks they've already completed.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/LTHtheatresstrike
Theatre assistants at Leeds Teaching Hospitals are set to strike, as the trust is offering them significantly lower back pay than colleagues for tasks they've already completed.
Read more 👉 unsn.uk/LTHtheatresstrike
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 7:30 AM
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 ✊
Do you work in the charity, not-for-profit and housing association sector? This conference could be for you!
If you're interested, get in touch with your branch to find out more!
If you're interested, get in touch with your branch to find out more!
UNISON (@unison.org.uk)
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…
bsky.app
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Do you work in the charity, not-for-profit and housing association sector? This conference could be for you!
If you're interested, get in touch with your branch to find out more!
If you're interested, get in touch with your branch to find out more!
Reposted by UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
“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
Important update from @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social 👇
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Important update from @unison-wakefieldlg.bsky.social 👇
Coming soon... 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
Do you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do?
Nominate them for a Local Service Champion Award!
Voting opens on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫👉 unsn.uk/champions
Do you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do?
Nominate them for a Local Service Champion Award!
Voting opens on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫👉 unsn.uk/champions
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Coming soon... 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
Do you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do?
Nominate them for a Local Service Champion Award!
Voting opens on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫👉 unsn.uk/champions
Do you know an incredible local government worker who deserves to be celebrated for the great work they do?
Nominate them for a Local Service Champion Award!
Voting opens on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫👉 unsn.uk/champions
🎄With one month until Christmas Day, money might be starting to feel a bit tight.
UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou
UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🎄With one month until Christmas Day, money might be starting to feel a bit tight.
UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou
UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou
Reposted by UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
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.
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🚨
Higher Education ballots must be received by this Friday (28 November) for votes to count.
VOTE YES in the pay ballot - send a message that university staff deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts.
Higher Education ballots must be received by this Friday (28 November) for votes to count.
VOTE YES in the pay ballot - send a message that university staff deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts.
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🚨
Higher Education ballots must be received by this Friday (28 November) for votes to count.
VOTE YES in the pay ballot - send a message that university staff deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts.
Higher Education ballots must be received by this Friday (28 November) for votes to count.
VOTE YES in the pay ballot - send a message that university staff deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts.