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Nick Lowles, founder of Hope Not Hate, speaking at UNISON Local Government Conference on the risk from Reform UK and how to respond to them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQdT...

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"Migrant workers play a crucial role in caring for our most vulnerable members of society ... Yet despite their essential contribution in keeping these vital services going ... migrant workers face exploitation and, at worst, modern slavery." www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

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Solidarity with our NHS colleagues www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-n...

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First day of UNISON Local Government Conference today. We will be bringing you live reports from the great city of Liverpool, home of the Beatles, a couple of football teams, Britain's first mosque, and - rather confusingly for us - a place called West Derby. www.unison.org.uk/events/2025-...

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We want to make it absolutely clear, if they plan to cut jobs, services or pensions we will resist. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Childrens Convenor Sonya Pickford with a message for any staff in the Derbyshire County Council SEND team.

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Derbyshire UNISON is extremely disappointed to hear this news. We were not consulted in advance and we will be making immediate representations to Derbyshire County Council and contacting members affected - as soon as we know who they are. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A caring act towards a child resulted in veteran care worker and OFSTED inspector Andy Hewston getting sacked for 'gross misconduct'. Six years later, UNISON got him his job back. magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/06/04/u...

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On Friday ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU Local USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer

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The UNISON bear, off to a new home.

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We had a wonderful day at Silk Mill festival in Derby yesterday. Thank you to everyone came and said hello, and the Liz, Deborah, Jo and Dave (holding the camera) who ran the stall.

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Our branch newsletter: conference, Silk Mill rally and why you should be a steward or Health and Safety rep for us.

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Greta Thunberg, along with actor Liam Cunningham, is joining a flotila of ships trying to break the blockade of Gaza. Israel has theated to 'act accordingly'. nypost.com/2025/06/04/w...

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Nationalisation is getting closer. www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...

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"Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward said: "This is the largest transport investment our region has seen in a generation." www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-n...

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We are aware of some more staff in Derbyshire County Council being told that their jobs are at risk. We have not been given the details of who is affected, so if it is you please get in touch at [email protected]. Solidarity.

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New polling analysis indicates that Labour is losing more voters to the Greens and Lib Dems than to Reform

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We are starting the march for abducted children from Marble Arch. If you’ve been affected by the tube cancellations, join us for the rally at the parliament square at the end of the march!

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We're in the second half of 2025, so maybe it's not premature to think about 2026. Next year UNISON will tackle the climate crisis. magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/04/14/2...

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The Derbyshire UNISON branch newsletter, which was emailed out to members earlier in the week. If you didn't get it, it was because we don't have your email address.

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Want to be a Union Learning Rep, and help you and your colleagues develop and gain new skills and knowledge? We have a course due to run in Derby on 18 June, but you need to apply now. eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/learning-reps/

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UNISON asked local government employers for a pay increase of £3,000. We received an offer for 3.2% on all pay points. We are consulting members on this offer now and want you to have your say. We recommend that you vote to reject the offer. Have you voted yet? www.unison.org.uk/njc-consulta...

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'The Great British Strike' was neither great, British nor a strike. The handful of Far Right thugs who turned out in Derby were outnumbered by the decent people. A few of our members were there.

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'The most common word people now associate with Britain is “declining”, and 70% of people say they feel ignored by politicians. But at the local level, it’s a different story. People still believe in their communities – and in each other.' party.coop/community/le...

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'The government’s decision to stop adult social care providers from recruiting staff from overseas – at some point later this year – has sent shockwaves through the sector.' www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/05/14/w...

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'A project in the UK which included young people designing their own play spaces has led to what researchers say is the highest increase in children’s physical activity ever recorded by an intervention of its kind.' www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Reform scraps Derbyshire County Council Climate Change committee www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The new Reform UK leader of Derbyshire County Council has been formally approved at a meeting at the council's headquarters. Alan Graves was voted in by councillors as leader with a term of four years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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'Martin Porter, of Derbyshire UNISON, said "Whilst we are very pleased that these homes will not close, we are disappointed that Derbyshire County Council have chosen to privatise a vital public service."' www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/...

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“UNISON joins the International trade union movement in condemning the atrocities that take place daily in Gaza and Palestine” There must be an ‘immediate and permanent ceasefire’. Christina McAnea, London rally for Palestine

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Our Branch Secretary is in the Morning Star: 'Protest organiser Martin Porter said: “The insurance industry is well aware of the risk from climate change and cannot continue to ignore the issue. ‘Business as usual’ is not an option.' www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/clim...

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Sonya Pickford wants to tell you about ...

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Derbyshire UNISON was proud to support Derbyshire County Council's Pride Network as they celebrated International Day against Homophobia, Biophobia, Transphobia, and publicly showed their support for LGBT+staff.

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Our activists have been out and about trying to persuade @lucympowell.bsky.social to let parliament ratify the Global Oceans Treaty, which is the best chance of helping our seas survive. Send the government your own message here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Please LIKE and SHARE.

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A fund that has been used give elderly people Christmas meals and repair war memorials has been suspended by Derbyshire County Council's new Reform UK leadership. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Lots of people are ringing the branch to ask how to join. The answes is below. If you want recruitment packs to get others to join, let us know. join.unison.org.uk

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