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Works for a union, likes rocks and fossils, decelerating cyclist, dicky ticker, annoyingly cheerful (except when watching CAFC). Accurate bio-pic by Margot
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A bit of evening brain work.

Is your school making the most of its TAs? Emily Yeomans explains what the newly updated @theeef.bsky.social guidance says about deploying teaching assistants for maximum impact

UK won’t grow without investment in public services, said UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03... 🧵

R.I.P Eurosport. You will be much missed. Another victim of monopoly capitalism.

"No one should be forced to live in a home where they feel unsafe. Dangerous cladding must be removed from every tower block in the country" UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for-tenants-must-become-the-grenfell-tower-legacy/

Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees. Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas. Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost

The NEC elections are a chance to shape the future of UNISON. Nominate candidates that will champion key issues that matter to your members.  📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025. https://unsn.uk/NECnominate

If you work at 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, you may have been contacted by UNISON over the possibility of an equal pay claim. If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/

Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed. A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.

Happy New Year! 🎉🎆

Many UNISON members will be working over Christmas and New Year keeping vital public services like hospitals, emergency services, care homes, utilities, transport and refuse collection running. "UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do." Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x

🔥 You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON’s members’ charity is #ThereForYou. Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher. Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec). 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials

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Today is #ChampionsDay and a chance to nominate someone in your community 🏆 UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are" https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh

Thank you @jimmcmahon.co.uk for backing local government workers 💪💜 Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay

"The government has identified the challenges the country faces, now it's time get to grips with them." UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards. https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-in-public-services-vital-in-delivering-prime-ministers-vision-for-britain-says-unison/

🎉 🌟 Today is the day…UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day. Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector. youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4

www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.

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www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.

UNISON, @thercn.bsky.social and @unitetheunion.bsky.social have written to health secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to hold direct pay talks with unions now, not wait for the NHS pay review body process. unsn.uk/3Zp89Dh UNISON members, give us your feedback survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90777613/...

🎉 Schools Week has turned 10! To celebrate, we’ve launched a new podcast series looking back on the past decade of reform Episode 8: @missmc.bsky.social interviews former national schools commissioner @carter59.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/laura-mciner...

Fair pay for social care staff will help fix crumbling NHS says Angela Rayner www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Another fine former colleague gone. Great organiser for NUPE/UNISON and Islington LP. Will be sadly missed

❄️ Temperatures may be low, but spirit is still high on the picket line in #Grimsby! @unisontheunion.bsky.social maternity support workers are on strike until Monday morning, which will be a full two weeks once completed. Read why here 👉 https://unsn.uk/GrimsbyStrikeNov24

We're now on 🦋 BlueSky! Please follow and share 💜 UNISON is the UK's largest trade union, representing over 1.3 million public service workers. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857 or unsn.uk/Contact

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