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Care visas are down, but the sector is still heavily reliant on overseas staff. Reform of sponsorship will help staff and services, says UNISON. UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on the latest Home Office asylum and visa figures: www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02...

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Ramadan: your rights at work ☪️ Workplace advice for employers and employees, including new guidance for those working in the NHS on supporting Muslim workers during Ramadan. unsn.uk/Ramadan

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💥 Book your ticket now 💥 🎟️ https://bit.ly/40Noq5m Join hundreds of trade unionists at this TUC backed conference to counter the rise of the far right. 🚫 Sat 1 Mar. 12 - 4.30pm 📍 Wesley Euston Hotel, London NW1 2EZ 🎧 And online Share with others ✊ #StandUpToRacism

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a survey to find out what action employers have taken to support employees experiencing menopause - and what more can be done. Complete it here 👉 https://unsn.uk/EHRCmenopausesurvey 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟓𝐩𝐦, 𝐌𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

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Residents rally outside town hall against £1m cuts to library budget

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📮 The higher education ballot closes next week on Tuesday 4 March. Every ballot returned builds our strength, don’t miss the chance to have your say on your pay. Vote YES for strike action 👉 https://unsn.uk/4holkdK

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"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/

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📣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🏖️ We're heading to Brighton from 9 - 11 May! ▶️ Full details: unison.org.uk/events/2025-nbmc/

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In April, statutory rates for maternity & other family leave pay increase & we have a new neonatal care leave & pay! @unison.org.uk reps, keep one step ahead with our updated guidance www.unison.org.uk/negotiating-...

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💥 Book your ticket now 💥 🎟️ https://bit.ly/40Noq5m Join hundreds of trade unionists at this TUC-backed conference to counter the rise of the far right. 🚫 Sat 1 Mar. 12 - 4.30pm 📍 Wesley Euston Hotel, London NW1 2EZ 🎧 And online Share with others ✊

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Borders union leader warns social care in the area is in a 'dire' state | ITV News "We’ve got staff leaving the job in droves, both in health and social care." Scottish Borders Branch Secretary, UNISON

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“It’s still not too late for the UK to get back on track to a greener future. But as this report shows, only if the right levers are pulled. That means investing in worthwhile green jobs and infrastructure” ~ UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social ⏩ www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02...

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Opinion: Announcing the Year of Green Activity – 2026 https://www.unison.org.uk/news/general-secretarys-blog/2025/02/opinion-announcing-the-year-of-green-activity-2026/

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@unison.org.uk has been at the forefront of the creation of the Employment Rights Bill. It'll introduce profound improvements to working life. Here is the story so far 👉 unsn.uk/ERBstorysofar

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Solidarity with members striking at Greater Manchester Mental Health Intervention Service ✊ Fighting for proper funding for mental health services.

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⏰ Final chance to vote in the higher education ballot. Your completed ballot paper must be received by 4 March for your vote to be counted. So get down to your local post box today and return your vote 📮 https://buff.ly/4hNu7GA

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Shutting public toilets is bad news for disabled people. Stacey explains how Cambridge city plans to shut down three public toilets will affect her.

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Great work by members in the West Midlands succeeding in winning an improved pay offer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Home Truths 2: Race Equity Series (RES) session five continues our event series on racism in mainstream civil society. Racism in the workplace is real and harmful for those that experience it. Sign up today for more discussion: https://acevo.my.site.com/s/community-event?id=a3aN10000009pcnIAA

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Join us on this solidarity action on Saturday 22 Feb. In line with UNISON conference policy, we have called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and a peaceful end to the conflict. Solidarity with Ukraine and all workers affected by Russia's illegal invasion. 🇺🇦✊

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Higher education members, you still have the chance to vote in the pay ballot – the deadline is 4 March 2025. Every vote counts, every vote makes a difference, every vote builds our strength. Vote YES for strike action for the pay you deserve ✊ www.unison.org.uk/hepay2024

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How to … spot fake news https://magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/02/17/how-to-spot-fake-news/

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⏰ The hotline for the higher education ballot closes on 19 February. If you have lost or misplaced your ballot paper you can call 0800 0 857 857 or log into your MyUNISON online to request a new one. Don’t miss your chance to have your say to improve your pay. https://unsn.uk/4dhoKx1

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'All women’s work must be valued properly' UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's speech at national women's conference www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02... “With Labour back in Westminster, there’s a golden opportunity to improve the lives of working people across the UK."

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UK: UNISON Survey Exposes Exploitation of Migrant Care Workers in UK publicservices.international/resources/ne...

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UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social addressing national women's conference

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Join the New Deal – Make Work Pay campaign weekend, 14–16 February, and help spread the word about Labour’s plan to Make Work Pay. Sign up now and get involved! ✊🌹 labourunions.org.uk/newdealweekend

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‘Unite for more rights!’ UNISON’s women’s conference opens with clear calls to champion trans rights, healthcare and childcare

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The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will be making its way through Parliament soon. It will introduce new bargaining bodies for care workers and school support staff in England as well. Find out more here: https://magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/02/11/the-employment-rights-bill-the-story-so-far/

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Happy Valentine’s Day from @unison.org.uk Eastern! Get someone you love to #joinUNISON today!

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National women's conference supporting #HeartUnions week and #ABetterLifeAtWork 💜

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We are supporting this solidarity action on Saturday 22 Feb. In line with UNISON conference policy, we have called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and a peaceful end to the conflict. Solidarity with Ukraine and all workers affected by Russia's illegal invasion. 🇺🇦✊

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#Solidarity - the magic word keeping us together at the most difficult times. ✊🏾 Public service unions across Europe stand in solidarity with @social.verdi.de and trade union movement in Germany.

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Message from UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social to our sister union @social.verdi.de on the tragic events in Munich.

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A fresh batch of @unison.org.uk merch for #HeartUnions week, to help with recruitment & development of our Branch. We 💜 our stress pigs! We 💜 our union! @tuc.org.uk

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Happy Valentine’s day! 💜 Roses are red Violets are blue A better life at work is coming to you! #HeartUnions

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National Apprenticeship week. Joining a union = better conditions at work, help with your career, equality in the workplace and a voice in your future. Apprentices can join UNISON for just £10 a year! join.unison.org.uk

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Great to see the motion from @unison.org.uk national women's committee highlighting poor rates of maternity pay and proposing to continue partnership with us #unwc25

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#workplaces4palestine🇵🇸✊🏾

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Sonya from conference is one of our highlights! Follow @derbyshireunison.bsky.social to hear more from Sonya 💜

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#heartunions week 2025 Codey Thomas is a UNISON member & said: "Being a UNISON member & branch officer is important to me because I get to give others the opportunity to have their voices heard & share their ideas on making their workplaces fairer and more inclusive." @cardiffunison.bsky.social

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A better life at work is coming to you! #HeartUnions

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Welcome delegates to this year’s national women’s conference at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) ⛅️ Conference details: www.unison.org.uk/events/2025-...

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Love representing your union 💜 Last chance to nominate candidates for the national executive council. Nominations close 5pm, 14 February https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/01/nec-election-candidate-applications-now-open/

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UNISON's national executive council are supporting today’s #Workplaces4Palestine day of action. Palestinian workers have called on workers around the world to stand in solidarity with them. ➡️ Email your MP - www.tuc.org.uk/news/join-wo...

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