Kieran James Paterson
@kieranjpaterson.bsky.social
UNISON Activist (North East London & City Branch and GLR LGBT+) / Ukraine Solidarity Campaign / NHS Worker / Socialist / Queer / Chelsea FC 🏳️🌈🏴🇺🇦🇵🇸
Bell is absolutely right to point out that we must remember the past while continuing to speak about the present. I'm in Ukraine at the moment and the resilience and bravery of the people here is extraordinary, it's something I will never forget.
Today, as we remember lives lost to war, we must keep speaking out against the horrors unfolding in Sudan, Gaza, Congo, Ukraine and everywhere conflict continues.
True remembrance requires us to speak up for peace and insist that every human life is of equal value.
True remembrance requires us to speak up for peace and insist that every human life is of equal value.
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Bell is absolutely right to point out that we must remember the past while continuing to speak about the present. I'm in Ukraine at the moment and the resilience and bravery of the people here is extraordinary, it's something I will never forget.
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A month ago, a delegation from Scottish branches of public sector union UNISON visited Kharkiv and Kyiv to meet trade unionists and others, and take aid and solidarity. On Monday they'll be reporting back (online) - register to join.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-sco...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-sco...
UNISON Scotland Branches Kharkiv Delegation Report Back
4 delegates from UNISON Scotland Branches visited Kharkiv Ukraine recently. Hear about who they met and how funds raised here will be spent
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October 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A month ago, a delegation from Scottish branches of public sector union UNISON visited Kharkiv and Kyiv to meet trade unionists and others, and take aid and solidarity. On Monday they'll be reporting back (online) - register to join.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-sco...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-sco...
It was an honour to attend the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social 2025 Conference on behalf of UNISON London LGBT+ Ctte - There's much to be worried about in the world at the moment, but it was also good to reflect on some of the victories our community has achieved over the last year despite huge challenges!
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It was an honour to attend the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social 2025 Conference on behalf of UNISON London LGBT+ Ctte - There's much to be worried about in the world at the moment, but it was also good to reflect on some of the victories our community has achieved over the last year despite huge challenges!
For this, and many other reasons, I'm supporting Bell for Deputy Leader. While trade unions have been generally supportive of the ERB, members have also been clear that it doesn't go far enough. Bell is the best candidate to be the voice we need at the top of the Labour Party.
The Employment Rights Bill is a major achievement, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Working people did not vote for half-measures or delayed change.
To complete the task, Labour must commit to a second Employment Rights Bill.
Working people did not vote for half-measures or delayed change.
To complete the task, Labour must commit to a second Employment Rights Bill.
We need a second employment rights bill
The Employment Rights Bill deserves recognition, but it does not go far enough.
www.politicshome.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
For this, and many other reasons, I'm supporting Bell for Deputy Leader. While trade unions have been generally supportive of the ERB, members have also been clear that it doesn't go far enough. Bell is the best candidate to be the voice we need at the top of the Labour Party.
The idea that Mandelson can stay in post is ridiculous and I fail to understand why this is dragging on. The fact the association continued after Epstein's conviction should be the end of the discussion. Big questions then remain about the vetting process which allowed this past.
September 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The idea that Mandelson can stay in post is ridiculous and I fail to understand why this is dragging on. The fact the association continued after Epstein's conviction should be the end of the discussion. Big questions then remain about the vetting process which allowed this past.
I'm one of the 700 so far. Let's be honest, Labour has a lot to do to rebuild our trust. I've debated ending my membership many times, and I understand why people have. But I do want to try and build a vision of hope, as a principled Left, for meaningful change.
We’re blown away by the response to Mainstream so far: thank you to everyone who’s joined us.
Labour's Mainstream is rising.
If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.
mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
Labour's Mainstream is rising.
If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.
mainstreamlabour.org/get-involved
September 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I'm one of the 700 so far. Let's be honest, Labour has a lot to do to rebuild our trust. I've debated ending my membership many times, and I understand why people have. But I do want to try and build a vision of hope, as a principled Left, for meaningful change.
I have to say, I'm (cautiously) optimistic about this. I truly hope that this becomes an effective, democratic platform for those of us on the Left to organise around. Especially when we have felt completely abandoned by Labour and left without a political "home".
Mainstream is the new home for Labour's radical realists.
For everyone who knows that to transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must offer a popular, principled and practical left politics for meaningful change.
mainstreamlabour.org
For everyone who knows that to transform the country and take on the populist right, Labour must offer a popular, principled and practical left politics for meaningful change.
mainstreamlabour.org
September 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have to say, I'm (cautiously) optimistic about this. I truly hope that this becomes an effective, democratic platform for those of us on the Left to organise around. Especially when we have felt completely abandoned by Labour and left without a political "home".
This is a national scandal caused by Wes Streeting. Months of anxiety for ICB staff, and we still have no idea who will have a job if / when this process can actually start. Our ICB's leadership team has been exceptional despite the mass uncertainty caused by this government.
In March NHS England's new boss ordered boards to cut staff costs in half by December.
But now integrated care boards are delaying redundancy processes because the Treasury has refused to fund lay-offs.
www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/ic...
But now integrated care boards are delaying redundancy processes because the Treasury has refused to fund lay-offs.
www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/ic...
September 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This is a national scandal caused by Wes Streeting. Months of anxiety for ICB staff, and we still have no idea who will have a job if / when this process can actually start. Our ICB's leadership team has been exceptional despite the mass uncertainty caused by this government.
I have no doubt that, with Andrea Egan, UNISON will continue to evolve into the member led union we desperately need. Andrea will champion our union's democratically decided values and deliver for all of our Equalities groups.
Kieran Paterson, from UNISON's Greater London region, is supporting my campaign for General Secretary!
Will you? 👉 andrea4gs.org.uk/#get-involved
Will you? 👉 andrea4gs.org.uk/#get-involved
August 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I have no doubt that, with Andrea Egan, UNISON will continue to evolve into the member led union we desperately need. Andrea will champion our union's democratically decided values and deliver for all of our Equalities groups.
One Day ... Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
August 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
One Day ... Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
This must not happen. The UK must immediately and unconditionally recognise the state of Palestine. There needs to be further sanctions on ultra-nationalists, and a total end of arm sales to Israel (i.e. those still continuing via indirect means etc).
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Türk: Israel’s plan for complete military takeover of Gaza must be immediately halted
The Israeli Government’s plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza strip must be immediately halted. It runs contrary to the ruling of the International Court of Justice that Israel m...
www.ohchr.org
August 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This must not happen. The UK must immediately and unconditionally recognise the state of Palestine. There needs to be further sanctions on ultra-nationalists, and a total end of arm sales to Israel (i.e. those still continuing via indirect means etc).
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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🚨 The UK - Record numbers of NHS staff say government's offer is not enough!
▪️@gmb.org.uk
▪️@rcm.org.uk
▪️@rcn.org.uk
▪️@unison.org.uk
▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social
👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all!
The government must come up with a meaningful offer!
▪️@gmb.org.uk
▪️@rcm.org.uk
▪️@rcn.org.uk
▪️@unison.org.uk
▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social
👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all!
The government must come up with a meaningful offer!
August 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 The UK - Record numbers of NHS staff say government's offer is not enough!
▪️@gmb.org.uk
▪️@rcm.org.uk
▪️@rcn.org.uk
▪️@unison.org.uk
▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social
👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all!
The government must come up with a meaningful offer!
▪️@gmb.org.uk
▪️@rcm.org.uk
▪️@rcn.org.uk
▪️@unison.org.uk
▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social
👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all!
The government must come up with a meaningful offer!
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URGENT: We call for the immediate release of Enes Hocaoğulları, LGBTI+ rights defender and Youth Delegate to the Council of Europe, detained yesterday in Turkey.
The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending.
#ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES
The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending.
#ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES
August 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
URGENT: We call for the immediate release of Enes Hocaoğulları, LGBTI+ rights defender and Youth Delegate to the Council of Europe, detained yesterday in Turkey.
The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending.
#ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES
The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending.
#ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES
Great to hear this result! The NHS and the rest of the healthcare sector is uniting behind the idea that we cannot be taken for granted any more. You clapped for us during Covid, we will be asking for your support once again if we need to take industrial action to save our NHS.
BREAKING: Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay, warns UNISON
Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...
Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...
August 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Great to hear this result! The NHS and the rest of the healthcare sector is uniting behind the idea that we cannot be taken for granted any more. You clapped for us during Covid, we will be asking for your support once again if we need to take industrial action to save our NHS.
EXISTENCE + RESISTANCE
July 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
EXISTENCE + RESISTANCE
The UK government must immediately recognise the state of Palestine if it truly believes in a two-state solution 🇵🇸🇬🇧
July 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The UK government must immediately recognise the state of Palestine if it truly believes in a two-state solution 🇵🇸🇬🇧
How many more condemnations must we all make before our governments act to stop this genocide? The immediate need is for a ceasefire and aid, but in the long-term there must be consequences for those who carried out these war crimes and those who were complicit in them.
UNISON utterly condemns the continued military assault and bombardment of Gaza.
Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing.
Full statement:
unsn.uk/3GCQd1o
Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing.
Full statement:
unsn.uk/3GCQd1o
Statement on the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza | Article | News | UNISON National
Israeli government plans to force the population of Gaza into a deportation camp built on the ruins of southern Gaza can only be understood as ethnic cleansing
unsn.uk
July 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
How many more condemnations must we all make before our governments act to stop this genocide? The immediate need is for a ceasefire and aid, but in the long-term there must be consequences for those who carried out these war crimes and those who were complicit in them.
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More than 20 UK union leaders, including Christina McAnea of UNISON, have raised concerns over the Metropolitan police's handling of pro-Palestinian marches www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
UK union leaders express fear over erosion of right to protest in open letter
Twenty-two union leaders criticise Met over arrest of people who took part in pro-Gaza march in January
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
More than 20 UK union leaders, including Christina McAnea of UNISON, have raised concerns over the Metropolitan police's handling of pro-Palestinian marches www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Pride in London 2025 is today! It's my first time in the parade and I'll be marching with Middlesex University under the banner of UNITED FOR TRANS RIGHTS! Trans rights are human rights, Pride is a protest, solidarity forever! 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
July 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Pride in London 2025 is today! It's my first time in the parade and I'll be marching with Middlesex University under the banner of UNITED FOR TRANS RIGHTS! Trans rights are human rights, Pride is a protest, solidarity forever! 🏳️🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
This year's Trans+ Pride is probably more important than ever, please come and show your solidarity (further details to follow) ❤️ 🏳️⚧️ UNISON London Young Members Forum and LGBT+ Committee will be there so if you need someone to go with just let us know!
June 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This year's Trans+ Pride is probably more important than ever, please come and show your solidarity (further details to follow) ❤️ 🏳️⚧️ UNISON London Young Members Forum and LGBT+ Committee will be there so if you need someone to go with just let us know!
Excited to be on the way to a sunny Liverpool for my first UNISON National Delegate Conference, I'm representing my Branch (North East London & City) and looking forward to meeting comrades old and new! ❤️✊️ #uNDC25
Good morning to UNISON conference delegates in Liverpool! 🌤️
Today:
Local government conference #uLGC25
Energy conference #uEnergy25
From Tuesday: National delegate conference #uNDC25
Conference info: www.unison.org.uk/events/
Conference news: www.unison.org.uk/news/
Today:
Local government conference #uLGC25
Energy conference #uEnergy25
From Tuesday: National delegate conference #uNDC25
Conference info: www.unison.org.uk/events/
Conference news: www.unison.org.uk/news/
June 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Excited to be on the way to a sunny Liverpool for my first UNISON National Delegate Conference, I'm representing my Branch (North East London & City) and looking forward to meeting comrades old and new! ❤️✊️ #uNDC25
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Every role counts - from clinicians to caterers.
When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care.
Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts
When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care.
Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts
June 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Every role counts - from clinicians to caterers.
When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care.
Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts
When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care.
Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts
The scale of the planned NHS cuts is enormous and still not being talked about enough.
Regional / National NHS Teams: 50% job cuts + merger in to DHSC
ICBs: 50% cut to operating costs + mergers = >50% job cuts?
NHS trusts: ~5% budget cuts = >10% job cuts?
Regional / National NHS Teams: 50% job cuts + merger in to DHSC
ICBs: 50% cut to operating costs + mergers = >50% job cuts?
NHS trusts: ~5% budget cuts = >10% job cuts?
June 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The scale of the planned NHS cuts is enormous and still not being talked about enough.
Regional / National NHS Teams: 50% job cuts + merger in to DHSC
ICBs: 50% cut to operating costs + mergers = >50% job cuts?
NHS trusts: ~5% budget cuts = >10% job cuts?
Regional / National NHS Teams: 50% job cuts + merger in to DHSC
ICBs: 50% cut to operating costs + mergers = >50% job cuts?
NHS trusts: ~5% budget cuts = >10% job cuts?
Jenny's letter is absolutely spot on, our union needs to take a stronger stance of solidarity with Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse people. Not just because many of us are UNISON members, but because it's the right thing to do.
Over 500 Unison members have signed a letter showing their dissatisfaction with Unison leadership over their initial statement following the Supreme Court Ruling
You can also sign it here if you are a Unison member docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You can also sign it here if you are a Unison member docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Jenny's letter is absolutely spot on, our union needs to take a stronger stance of solidarity with Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse people. Not just because many of us are UNISON members, but because it's the right thing to do.
Watching Labour (and presumably the Conservatives) slowly roll towards Reform victories, partially through their complete inability to be self-critical and engage with a wide spectrum of views within the party, has a terrifying inevitability to it.
May 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Watching Labour (and presumably the Conservatives) slowly roll towards Reform victories, partially through their complete inability to be self-critical and engage with a wide spectrum of views within the party, has a terrifying inevitability to it.