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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
@unisonyh.bsky.social
The official account of the Yorkshire & Humberside region of UNISON.
Join today: http://yorks.unison.org.uk
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𝐍𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘!

@unisonrotherham.bsky.social and UNISON Sheffield both attended the South Yorkshire anti-racism demonstration, while UNISON Hull & East Riding Health branch secretary Rachel spoke at the event in Hull ✊
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, read what UNISON says should be in there.

👉 unsn.uk/4i6srZV

"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺."
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭!

We're pleased to confirm the courses on offer as part of our programme of online learning for support staff, as part of our learning agreement with @outwood.com.

It's part of our Stars in Our Schools celebrations.

Book a place now 👉 unsn.uk/starsfest
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're running a webinar on Thursday to help understand inheritance tax, and how best to plan it.

Register now 👉 unsn.uk/YH-inheritancetax-nov25

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯, 𝟏𝐩𝐦 - 𝟐𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Introducing... 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭!

As part of UNISON's learning agreement with @outwood.com, we're offering a programme of online learning for support staff in the trust next week as part of Stars in Our Schools.

See what's on offer 👉 unsn.uk/starsfest
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Safe travels to everyone heading to Edinburgh for the National LGBT+ Conference this weekend. Have an amazing time!
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴."

If you agree with general secretary Christina McAnea, sign the petition now 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMpetition
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Striking workers at the National Coal Mining Museum were joined by @unison.org.uk general secretary Christina McAnea this morning, who told the picket line she'll be raising the issue with the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy ✊
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On the hunt for a new job? This training course might be of use!

👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/job-search-and-the-hidden-job-market-2/

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝟐 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 - 𝟏𝐩𝐦, 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Standing strong, whatever the weather! ✊
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The hotline for UNISON's higher education ballot closes 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 (20 November).

If you've misplaced your ballot paper you can call 0800 0 857 857, or log into MyUNISON online to request a new one.

More info👉 unsn.uk/HEpay2526
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫!

This webinar for social care workers explores the physical and psychological aspects of caring for someone as they reach the end of their life.

Register here 👉 unsn.uk/endoflifewebinar

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐯, 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 - 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Voting in UNISON’s general secretary election closes a week today. Make sure you have your say.

Votes must be returned by 𝟓𝐩𝐦 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫.

More info 👉 unsn.uk/gs2025
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It was great to have so many members join us for our 2025 policy weekend in Sheffield!

It included sessions on tackling the far right and international solidarity, as well as a raffle which saw £1,200 raised each for the Gambia Project and UNISON charity There For You! 🙌
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The chief executive and the board of trustees of the National Coal Mining Museum have failed to act in the Museum’s best interests, failed to manage the Museum’s resources responsibly, and more.

They need to resign.

Sign the petition to let them know 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMpetition
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We have a couple of online courses over the next couple of weeks, helping you to brush up your Microsoft skills.

PowerPoint Basics (18 Nov): yorks.unison.org.uk/events/powerpoint-basics/

Enhance Your Excel Skills (26 Nov): yorks.unison.org.uk/events/enhance-your-excel-skills-4/
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Happy weekend!

Don’t forget that if you’re at work over the next couple of days and need any help or support, you can give UNISONDirect a call.

☎️ 08000 857 857
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're running an online webinar next week, looking at how artificial intelligence can help you when it comes to securing your dream job.

Register here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/how-can-ai-help-you-get-that-job/

𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐨𝐯, 𝟏𝐩𝐦 - 𝟐𝐩𝐦, 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thinking about your Christmas shopping?

UNISON members are entitled to lots of benefits, including shopping deals, as part of their membership!

👉 benefits.unison.org.uk/
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The world can feel like an increasingly nasty place, but on World Kindness Day, let's remember how powerful being kind to each other and standing together can be ✊💜
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This week is 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤.

UNISON has a comprehensive guide, explaining what the living wage is, how to make the case to employers, and offering campaigning tips.

Find it here 👉 unsn.uk/livingwage
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Work in higher education? Make sure you vote in the ballot.

It's the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say.

VOTE YES for strike action 🗳️

Info 👉 unsn.uk/HEpay2526info
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Do you work in social care?

This webinar explores the physical and psychological aspects of caring for someone as they reach the end of their life.

Register here 👉 unsn.uk/endoflifewebinar

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐯, 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 - 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We're running our 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍 online training on Friday!

It's perfect if you're interested in getting more involved with UNISON but don't know where to start.

👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/get-active-in-unison-9/

𝐅𝐫𝐢 𝟏𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐯, 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 - 𝟏𝐩𝐦, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM