York City UNISON
@yorkcityunison.bsky.social
UNISON: Essential cover wherever you work providing public services.
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E: [email protected] T: 01904 553490
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Join us join.unison.org.uk
E: [email protected] T: 01904 553490
Connect with us your way: https://linktr.ee/yorkcityunison
❄️ The Winter Essentials Grant is back! Set your alarm!
£200 food shopping vouchers for UNISON members in need.
Info here 👉 unsn.uk/40CMVT7
#WinterSupport #ThereForYou
£200 food shopping vouchers for UNISON members in need.
Info here 👉 unsn.uk/40CMVT7
#WinterSupport #ThereForYou
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
❄️ The Winter Essentials Grant is back! Set your alarm!
£200 food shopping vouchers for UNISON members in need.
Info here 👉 unsn.uk/40CMVT7
#WinterSupport #ThereForYou
£200 food shopping vouchers for UNISON members in need.
Info here 👉 unsn.uk/40CMVT7
#WinterSupport #ThereForYou
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"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"My NHS colleagues & I weren’t willing to let the bodies pile high in their thousands. Boris no longer mentions them at all."
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
My piece on the responses to the UK Covid-UK Inquiry report that try to airbrush the dead away.
Sincere thanks, @theobserveruk.bsky.social.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
As part of @unison.org.uk annual Stars in Our Schools celebration we are running a special competition where you can win a £100 shopping voucher.
Visit the Stars in Our Schools website (www.starsinourschools.uk) each day from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025 for full information
Visit the Stars in Our Schools website (www.starsinourschools.uk) each day from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025 for full information
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As part of @unison.org.uk annual Stars in Our Schools celebration we are running a special competition where you can win a £100 shopping voucher.
Visit the Stars in Our Schools website (www.starsinourschools.uk) each day from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025 for full information
Visit the Stars in Our Schools website (www.starsinourschools.uk) each day from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025 for full information
UNISON Wakefield and UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside are calling for the Chief Executive and Trustees to resign over their handling of the pay dispute with UNISON members working at the @ncmme_
Support the call by signing the petition: tinyurl.com/bdf36j5j
We send solidarity to our fellow members!
Support the call by signing the petition: tinyurl.com/bdf36j5j
We send solidarity to our fellow members!
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
UNISON Wakefield and UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside are calling for the Chief Executive and Trustees to resign over their handling of the pay dispute with UNISON members working at the @ncmme_
Support the call by signing the petition: tinyurl.com/bdf36j5j
We send solidarity to our fellow members!
Support the call by signing the petition: tinyurl.com/bdf36j5j
We send solidarity to our fellow members!
Voting for the UNISON general secretary is now open 🗳️
🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
➤ Spread the word, let your friends and colleagues know
Have a say in your union 👉 www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...
🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
➤ Spread the word, let your friends and colleagues know
Have a say in your union 👉 www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Voting for the UNISON general secretary is now open 🗳️
🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
➤ Spread the word, let your friends and colleagues know
Have a say in your union 👉 www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...
🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
➤ Spread the word, let your friends and colleagues know
Have a say in your union 👉 www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...
Our Branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary (see 100 words attachment)
October 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our Branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary (see 100 words attachment)
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.
Find out what is happening in your local are hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h... @hopenothate.org.uk
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.
Find out what is happening in your local are hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h... @hopenothate.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Britain's weekend of hope ❤️
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.
Find out what is happening in your local are hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h... @hopenothate.org.uk
On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together.
Find out what is happening in your local are hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h... @hopenothate.org.uk
💜 Welfare at Work Week is back! 29 Sept to 3 Oct
Remember to access the support available from UNISON's charity - There for You - including grants, debt advice, and budgeting tools.
📍 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
Remember to access the support available from UNISON's charity - There for You - including grants, debt advice, and budgeting tools.
📍 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
September 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
💜 Welfare at Work Week is back! 29 Sept to 3 Oct
Remember to access the support available from UNISON's charity - There for You - including grants, debt advice, and budgeting tools.
📍 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
Remember to access the support available from UNISON's charity - There for You - including grants, debt advice, and budgeting tools.
📍 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
💜 There for You – UNISON’s charity – is here to help
Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍
unsn.uk/4noavvh
🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only
💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member
🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty
Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍
unsn.uk/4noavvh
🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only
💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member
🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
💜 There for You – UNISON’s charity – is here to help
Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍
unsn.uk/4noavvh
🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only
💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member
🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty
Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍
unsn.uk/4noavvh
🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only
💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member
🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty
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Today is International Equal Pay Day!
People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.
Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC
People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.
Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today is International Equal Pay Day!
People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.
Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC
People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.
Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC
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UNISON statement on recent rallies and demonstrations
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Statement on recent rallies and demonstrations | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON’s objectives include fighting for fairness and equality and challenging all forms of discrimination including any form of racism. We have always
www.unison.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
UNISON statement on recent rallies and demonstrations
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
unison.org.uk GS Christina McAnea has said: “Tackling climate change can’t wait until a more convenient time – there’s too much at stake for our members, their jobs, their families and the communities we all live in – we have to act now.
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
unison.org.uk GS Christina McAnea has said: “Tackling climate change can’t wait until a more convenient time – there’s too much at stake for our members, their jobs, their families and the communities we all live in – we have to act now.
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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🟣 “Take the purple pill…”
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🟣 “Take the purple pill…”
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
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𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞! 📅
UNISON College's 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 will take place from Monday 10 - Friday 14 November.
It'll include sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/financialwellbeingweek25
UNISON College's 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 will take place from Monday 10 - Friday 14 November.
It'll include sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/financialwellbeingweek25
September 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞! 📅
UNISON College's 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 will take place from Monday 10 - Friday 14 November.
It'll include sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/financialwellbeingweek25
UNISON College's 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 will take place from Monday 10 - Friday 14 November.
It'll include sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/financialwellbeingweek25
2026 is @unison.org.uk Year of Green Activity. As a branch we are excited to be taking part in the York Environment Festival. Join us at our There are no jobs on a dead planet: organising for a just transition in workplaces discussion on 9 October. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/event...
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
2026 is @unison.org.uk Year of Green Activity. As a branch we are excited to be taking part in the York Environment Festival. Join us at our There are no jobs on a dead planet: organising for a just transition in workplaces discussion on 9 October. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/event...
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Joint statement from UNISON, BASW and the Social Workers Union (SWU) - expressing our deep concern over Social Work England’s decision to implement a 33% hike in annual registration fees for social workers from 1 September 2025.
Full statement here: t.co/ssrbnRZxIr
Full statement here: t.co/ssrbnRZxIr
September 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Joint statement from UNISON, BASW and the Social Workers Union (SWU) - expressing our deep concern over Social Work England’s decision to implement a 33% hike in annual registration fees for social workers from 1 September 2025.
Full statement here: t.co/ssrbnRZxIr
Full statement here: t.co/ssrbnRZxIr
Join the National Demo to march against the rise of Fascism
London
Saturday 13 September
standuptoracism.org.uk
London
Saturday 13 September
standuptoracism.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join the National Demo to march against the rise of Fascism
London
Saturday 13 September
standuptoracism.org.uk
London
Saturday 13 September
standuptoracism.org.uk
Defend disabled workers - email your MP!
Whilst the Government’s proposed welfare cuts have been ruled out for now, the fight is not over.
Email your MP today and ask them to ensure disabled workers’ voices are heard. unsn.uk/4fw4vxG
Whilst the Government’s proposed welfare cuts have been ruled out for now, the fight is not over.
Email your MP today and ask them to ensure disabled workers’ voices are heard. unsn.uk/4fw4vxG
August 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Defend disabled workers - email your MP!
Whilst the Government’s proposed welfare cuts have been ruled out for now, the fight is not over.
Email your MP today and ask them to ensure disabled workers’ voices are heard. unsn.uk/4fw4vxG
Whilst the Government’s proposed welfare cuts have been ruled out for now, the fight is not over.
Email your MP today and ask them to ensure disabled workers’ voices are heard. unsn.uk/4fw4vxG
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National Coal Mining Museum staff to strike over pay row www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
National Coal Mining Museum staff to strike over pay row - Museums Association
Charity will suspend underground tours during four-week industrial action
www.museumsassociation.org
August 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
National Coal Mining Museum staff to strike over pay row www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
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In Birmingham, a Unite poll has revealed 77% of residents believe the government should do more to resolve the dispute. And 49% say they will be less likely to vote Labour at the next election if it continues to refuse to intervene.
August 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In Birmingham, a Unite poll has revealed 77% of residents believe the government should do more to resolve the dispute. And 49% say they will be less likely to vote Labour at the next election if it continues to refuse to intervene.
Climate justice = social justice 🌍
On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.
Find out more
unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.
Find out more
unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Climate justice = social justice 🌍
On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.
Find out more
unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.
Find out more
unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
Last month, unison.org.uk consulted you and your colleagues working in councils and schools in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland on your pay offer of 3.2%.
The NJC trade unions have accepted the employers’ offer of 3.2% (with backpay to 1 April).
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
The NJC trade unions have accepted the employers’ offer of 3.2% (with backpay to 1 April).
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
July 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Last month, unison.org.uk consulted you and your colleagues working in councils and schools in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland on your pay offer of 3.2%.
The NJC trade unions have accepted the employers’ offer of 3.2% (with backpay to 1 April).
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
The NJC trade unions have accepted the employers’ offer of 3.2% (with backpay to 1 April).
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
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In conflicts around the world, healthcare is increasingly targeted, in clear violation of international humanitarian law. Governments, the international community, and medical organisations must act now. Our new report ‘Medicine Under Attack’ sets out how www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/w...
Medicine under attack: the increasing assault on healthcare in conflict zones
Healthcare is increasingly under attack in conflict zones, despite this being in clear violation of international law. This report from the BMA analyses these trends, the impacts on population health,...
www.bma.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In conflicts around the world, healthcare is increasingly targeted, in clear violation of international humanitarian law. Governments, the international community, and medical organisations must act now. Our new report ‘Medicine Under Attack’ sets out how www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/w...
@unisonyh Doncaster Raceday
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Entry from 12 noon
shorturl.at/Y0eBZ
Remember to add the promotional code UNISON2025MEMBER to the web page when booking
2 Grandstand tickets for £15
2 County tickets for £32
No booking fee
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Entry from 12 noon
shorturl.at/Y0eBZ
Remember to add the promotional code UNISON2025MEMBER to the web page when booking
2 Grandstand tickets for £15
2 County tickets for £32
No booking fee
July 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
@unisonyh Doncaster Raceday
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Entry from 12 noon
shorturl.at/Y0eBZ
Remember to add the promotional code UNISON2025MEMBER to the web page when booking
2 Grandstand tickets for £15
2 County tickets for £32
No booking fee
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Entry from 12 noon
shorturl.at/Y0eBZ
Remember to add the promotional code UNISON2025MEMBER to the web page when booking
2 Grandstand tickets for £15
2 County tickets for £32
No booking fee
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Support the UNISON campaign to stop cuts across the NHS.
Waiting lists will not come down if cuts to essential staff go ahead.
More information 👉 unison.org.uk/nhscuts
Waiting lists will not come down if cuts to essential staff go ahead.
More information 👉 unison.org.uk/nhscuts
July 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Support the UNISON campaign to stop cuts across the NHS.
Waiting lists will not come down if cuts to essential staff go ahead.
More information 👉 unison.org.uk/nhscuts
Waiting lists will not come down if cuts to essential staff go ahead.
More information 👉 unison.org.uk/nhscuts