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UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea: “This is the right thing to do. The government acknowledges it made a mistake. “Restoring the fuel payment to all but the wealthiest pensioners will make a huge difference to anyone who struggled to keep warm last winter.”

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Congratulations to the #ChampionsinOurColleges winners!

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More data and extra guidance alone won’t convince staff emergency care pressures will ease www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...

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“It's time you received a proper pay rise that reflects the work you do.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges all members working in councils and schools to vote now on pay. ❌ Vote reject ❓Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/NJC2025

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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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𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 Underpaid healthcare assistants, support workers, and emergency department assistants have walked out again over pay. They're striking until Saturday! Read more: unsn.uk/PF4PCNotts

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🚨 TODAY - Join us on the National Demonstration 💰 Tax hidden wealth 👥 Fund public services 💷 Fair pay 🏥 Investment in communities and the NHS 🗓️ Saturday 7 June - 12 noon 📍 London. Portland place W1B for march to Whitehall @peoplesassembly.bsky.social

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Eid Mubarak to all marking and celebrating #EidAlAdha. Let this time strengthen the bonds of kindness, care, and unity.

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✊ In solidarity with UK unions & communities marching tomorrow in London. 🛑 Austerity is a political choice. It damages public services, fuels inequality & strengthens the far right. Across Europe we say: Fund public services. Tax wealth. No to austerity 2.0. ❌

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Christina McAnea joining UNISON Northern Ireland for their regional committee today. Thank you for a warm welcome! 💜 @unisonni.bsky.social‬

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Long-running pay dispute resolved www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/lo... UNISON and Brighton & Hove council have successfully negotiated a resolution to a long-running dispute over pay for social workers in Adult Social Care services.

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Christina McAnea celebrated the union’s successful and ongoing equalities campaigns with UNISON members and MP Deirdre Costigan at an event in Westminster earlier this week. @christinamcanea.bsky.social @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social

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🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨 Have your say now on the pay offer of 3.2%. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ Find out more www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

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Reform UK’s pension plan deserves early retirement, says UNISON ‘Another Reform UK policy scribbled on the back of a beer mat’ www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...

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NEXT THURSDAY: Fitness to practise explained 📌 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cd44c0... If you’re a nurse, midwife, nursing associate or student – this session is for YOU. ✅ Practical guidance ✅ Expert panel incl. NMC, UNISON, RCM, RCN, Unite ✅ CPD credit

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🚨 THIS SATURDAY 7 JUNE - Join us on the National Demonstration 💰 Tax hidden wealth 👥 Fund public services 💷 Fair pay 🏥 Investment in communities and the NHS 🗓️ Saturday 7 June 📍 London. Portland place W1B for march to Whitehall @peoplesassembly.bsky.social

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Transport investment will be a welcome boost for workers www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...

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Great to be with some of UNISON Eastern’s best young activists, our General Secretary, equalities activists from across the union and former colleagues who are now MPs to celebrate UNISON’s successful campaigns for equality in the workplace and beyond.

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Winter fuel payment decision is a timely boost www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06...

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Union member and long-time school inspector Andy Hewston was sacked by Ofsted for gross misconduct. Over six years, UNISON helped him fight back – and win. magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/06/04/u...

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UNISON takes the campaign to save Higher Education to parliament www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

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We're here at Victoria Hospital speaking to staff about matter important to them. Pop along and see us. Not a member? Join today join.unison.org.uk

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This 🌍 #WorldEnvironmentDay we’re not just talking green – we’re getting organised. 2026 will be UNISON’s Year of Green Activity, giving our branches and members the chance to lead on workplace climate solutions. Together we can make a green difference 🌱 magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/04/14/2...

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Reform has shown by its words and actions that the party’s no friend of working people,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea. www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...

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Yesterday afternoon, members from across the country came to Parliament to lobby their local MP over the higher education funding crisis. Thank you to all who attended. UNISON is calling for urgent action to defend jobs, save universities and deliver free education. #highereducation #fundourfuture

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Thank you to everyone who attended our @unisoninhe.bsky.social lobby in Parliament last night. Great to see members from across our regions 💜 Thank you to MPs who came to listen to their concerns about the future funding of Higher Education 🎓

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Rotherham Pride is 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! It'll have over seven hours of live music, and more than 40 community stalls, all for free! And of course, @unison.org.uk will be there 🥳 More info 🥳 rotherhampride.lgbt/ 📍 11am - 6pm, All Saints Square, Rotherham

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UNISON was proud to attend the #ShowRacismTheRedCard Hall of Fame event at 10 Downing Street celebrating 29 years of anti-racism education. Christina McAnea, Liz Snape and Margaret Greer presented an award to Perry Groves, with Ledley King. Let's keep pushing for change! @srtrcengland.bsky.social

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Scottish Water workers begin seven-day strike in fat cat row | Morning Star morningstaronline.co.uk/article/scot...

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Scottish Water staff to hold third strike over pay www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Ayrshire Scottish Water workers walk out in pay dispute as strike action resumes www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/ayr...

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UNISON is supporting the Red Line for Palestine, 11:30am, tomorrow, 4 June, outside Parliament, London. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be creating a red line for Palestine around Parliament during PMQs to demand that the arms trade with Israel is suspended. Wear red.

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June is Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing events and stories from our regions and our members 💜

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Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket named. If you think you are being paid less than the national minimum wage, speak to your UNISON rep. Not a UNISON member?Join now - join.unison.org.uk

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Welcome to @unisoninschools.bsky.social our national schools account for school support staff 🏫 🙌 Give them a follow, and check out our other UNISON accounts on BlueSky go.bsky.app/AnFdN6W

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Worried about NMC fitness to practise? You’re not alone and we're here to help you understand. ✅ Practical guidance ✅ Expert panel incl. NMC, UNISON, RCM, RCN, Unite ✅ CPD credit 📅 Online: 12 June, 14:00–15:00 📌 Register today: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cd44c0...

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Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket named www.gov.uk/government/n... If you think you are being paid less than the national minimum wage, speak to your UNISON rep Not a UNISON member?Join now - join.unison.org.uk

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Staff working in higher education across the region are heading to London tomorrow to take part in @unison.org.uk‬'s lobby of parliament, to raise awareness of the difficulties the sector is facing. Read more 👉 unsn.uk/YH-HE-lobby

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🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨 Have your say on the pay offer of 3.2%. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ Find out more www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

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🚨 NEXT SATURDAY 7 JUNE - Join us on the National Demonstration 💰 Tax hidden wealth 👥 Fund public services 💷 Fair pay 🏥 Investment in communities and the NHS 🗓️ Saturday 7 June 📍 London. Portland place W1B for march to Whitehall @peoplesassembly.bsky.social

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‘Good employers have nothing to fear from the new Employment Rights Bill’ - Christina McAnea on BBC Radio4 Any Questions from Liverpool #BBCAQ The panel also discussed, Reform and Labour, the two-child benefit cap, HE funding and other topics. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Join UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea in Liverpool for Any Questions. Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on BBC Radio 4 bbc.in/43MvqB3 or on demand on BBC Sounds

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🚨 UNISON WIN! 🎉 Great news to see Livv housing workers on Merseyside have won their dispute. 100% Accept with 95% Turnout! They stood together and they won together ✊

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Worker surveillance is an issue of concern and we are hoping the government's 'Make Work Pay' plans will deliver on more negotiation and consultation with workers. Here @ippr.org make the case for new laws to give workers more say over tracking and monitoring in the workplace.

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Join UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea in Liverpool for Any Questions. Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on BBC Radio 4 bbc.in/43MvqB3 or on demand on BBC Sounds

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Health secretary should follow Scottish lead with direct pay talks www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...

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Solidarity with our members from Enable Scotland on strike ✊ We couldn't manage without the dedication of our social care workers, let's value them properly. @unisonnhsggc.bsky.social

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Give care workers a £2,000 pay rise to help tackle workforce crisis www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...

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“It's time you received a proper pay rise that reflects the work you do.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges all members working in councils and schools to vote now on pay. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/NJC2025

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