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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON

@northyorksunison.bsky.social
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Join today: yorks.unison.org.uk If you have an issue at work, please call the branch office on: 01609 532317. UNISON – the UK’s largest union. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857. Promoted by UNISON, 130 Euston Road, NW1 2AY

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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Recent UNISON research has shown how stark the black hole in local government finances is almost £240m in the Yorkshire and Humberside region alone. Join our webinar to hear more about the research – and how we can campaign together for fair funding. 👉 unsn.uk/councilfundingwebinar
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🗣️ “Ministers must return to core Labour values: equality, improving lives & investing in public services.” UNISON’s Christina McAnea calls out the devastating impact of Tory austerity on disabled people at our annual conference. 📖 Read her full speech ➡️ unsn.uk/4oBkGNr
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Every five years, UNISON members choose who will lead our union. The general secretary represents UNISON to employers, Parliament and the public. The ballot is now open. All the info 👉 unison.org.uk/general-secretary-election-2025/
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
MENOPAUSE AT WORK As the union of a million women in public services, we take the menopause seriously. It’s a workplace issue – nearly eight out of 10 menopausal women are in work. Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/allaboutmenopause
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
UNISON's survey has found that housing workers are battered by stress, overwork, violence, and lack of support. Without urgent investment, councils will continue to struggle. Read more 👉 unsn.uk/housingcrisisarticle
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🎭 UNISON Panto Offer We’re thrilled to invite members to this year’s magical pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk! 🌱 🎟️ Discounted tickets for our Branch members & children & grandchildren under 16 go FREE! 💷For details visit: northyorks-unison.org.uk/events/jack-the-beanstalk-panto
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📣 Pop by the County Hall Canteen! Our fantastic UNISON officer Vicky is there right now, chatting with members and staff. Got a question? Want to say hello? Come on down and join the conversation! 💬☕
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
🦷 Do you have an NHS dentist? UNISON members and their families can now get £500 of dental cover with our NHS plan! 💷✨ ✅ Money back every time you visit your NHS dentist ✅ No more surprise treatment bills ✅ Immediate cover when you join today! 👉 Learn more & sign up: offers03.unionbenefits.co.uk
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
🌍 UNISON's Year of Green Activity is coming in 2026! 🌱 But first—we want to hear from YOU. What green issues matter most to you? How do you think we should tackle the climate crisis? 📝 Take our quick survey and help shape our future. 📅 Survey closes 21 October – don’t miss out! 👉 bit.ly/3IZGLWR
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🍃 It's the perfect way to start preparing for UNISON's Year of Green Activity. Find out what you can do, both in your branch and your workplace!
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Start planning for Green UNISON Week – and beyond | Article, News | News | UNISON National
Green UNISON Week, in September, is an ideal opportunity to lay the seeds for the union's 2026 Year of Green Activity
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
🚨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞! The UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. You'll receive an alert on your phone, which will make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You won't need to take any action. More info 👉 gov.uk/alerts
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We currently have vacancies for three permanent area organisers to join our team! Find out more 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/work-with-us Closing date: Monday 22 September 2025 (5pm)
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Work with us | UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
Yorkshire & Humberside
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Did you know UNISON even have their very own holiday resort for members to visit in Devon? Offering 20% off stays its worth a look if you’re already planning a staycation for summer 2026! For more information: www.croydeunison.co.uk/about-us/uni...
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
🌟 Your health matters—at work and beyond! 🌿 As a UNISON member, you get access to amazing benefits like: 🦷 Optical & dental plans 🏥 Comprehensive health cover 🛡️ Life insurance Discover all the ways we support your well-being: benefits.unison.org.uk/health/ #ItPaysToBeAMember
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
National Coal Mining Museum picket underway and standing strong, including our very own regional organiser Dean Harper ✊ 👉 unsn.uk/NCMM25strikeinfo
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Is a four-day week the future of work? UNISON has been speaking to the branch secretary at the first council in the UK to trial a four-day work week with no loss of pay. Read it here 👉 unsn.uk/3Yas1Je
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
What a great day at Durham Miners' Gala www.facebook.com/DurhamMiners...
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟! A new negotiating body is being set up, and we need YOUR views to help shape it! The consultation closes on Friday, so be quick! 👉 unsn.uk/sssnbconsultation
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Want to become more active in UNISON❓ Our Organising Steward course is running from our Northallerton Office in November! Please contact the branch directly to book ✊
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Organising Steward – Northallerton | UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🎵The sun is shining 🎵 As the forecast is due to be +30 degrees today, make sure you know what your rights are at work 🌞
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Extreme Heat at Work: A Critical Health and Safety Issue | Health and safety: key issues | UNISON National
Following the UKHSA and Met Office issuing a new warnings system for health impacts due to extreme heat, the following information has been update to help provide members with an additional…
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🌈To finish off Pride month, we are sharing our favourite photos of the month. 🌈 Our fabulous County Hall Canteen staff put up flags, wore different coloured tops, and decorated Pride themed cupcakes for our Pride Stall in County Hall earlier this month. Thanks all 🎉
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
June is Pride Month. It's the perfect time to reiterate our support with the LGBT+ community. We’re proud to support the fight for LGBT+ rights in the workplace and beyond 🏳️‍🌈
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🚨 Vital council services – from libraries to social care – are being starved of funding. We all rely on them. We can’t afford to lose them. Take action: email your MP 👉 unsn.uk/3Y9ORAN 📸 Snap a photo of a local service & tag your MP
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The weekend is here, and we're hoping for good weather! Hopefully as good as in this picture of Valley Gardens in Harrogate 😎 As always, if you're at work and need any help or support, give UNISONDirect a call on 08000 857 857 ☎️
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
It's vital your details are up to date to make sure you get the information you need from UNISON. Why not start the week with a quick win and take five minutes to do it now?! 👉 my.unison.org.uk/
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
⚠️ The consultative ballot on pay for school and council workers is open! ⚠️ If you haven't received your email, please contact UNISONdirect 08000 857857. 📞 The email also included a link to the pay calculator (unisonpaycalculator.co.uk ) for you to find out what this offer means for you. 💷
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Unison local government workers pay calculator - see how much better or worse off you will be after this year's pay offer
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members who will be impacted by proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments). By getting in touch, you can help us properly challenge the proposals. More info 👉 unsn.uk/changestoPIPs
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Worried about the new Immigration White Paper and how it effects people in health and social care? Check out the News section of our website for more information. www.northyorks-unison.org.uk/news
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨 Your pay consultation has launched! Emails are being sent to you from today asking you to have your say on the pay offer of 3.2%. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ Find out more buff.ly/7CfyUor
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Fancy becoming more active in the branch? Our regional office are holding a virtual session on the 5th of June. Sign up here ⬇️
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Get Active in UNISON | UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside
To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🌞 As the weather is getting hotter, make sure you're aware of our guidance about hot weather at work 🌞
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Extreme Heat at Work: A Critical Health and Safety Issue | Health and safety: key issues | UNISON National
Following the UKHSA and Met Office issuing a new warnings system for health impacts due to extreme heat, the following information has been update to help provide members with an additional…
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The School Support Staff Negotiating Body has been launched as part of the Employment's Rights Bill which has been laid in Parliament. Read more about it here ⬇️
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A new deal for school support staff
UNISON is at the forefront of work on exciting new legislation for school support staff in England. We’re working with the government to create a new negotiating body which will decide pay, terms a…
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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'The union is your shield against discrimination' | Article | News | UNISON National
In a wide-ranging speech at the union's Black members conference, Christina McAnea highlights the challenges of discrimination, the rise of the far right and the plight of migrant workers
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
If you have not received you ballot paper to vote in the NEC elections, please contact the ballot helpline operated by UNISONdirect, on 0800 0 857 857. Lines are open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 4pm Saturday. Members with hearing difficulties can use textphone 0800 0 967 968.
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Branch Officer, Michele, has posted her NEC ballot paper. Have you?
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
If you have not received you ballot paper to vote in the NEC elections, please contact the ballot helpline operated by UNISONdirect, on 0800 0 857 857. Lines are open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 4pm Saturday. Members with hearing difficulties can use textphone 0800 0 967 968.
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🚨 EMAIL YOUR MP - FIX THE CARE MIGRANT VISA. 🚨 Migrant care workers are being exploited by rogue employers, in a system based on restrictive visa sponsorship rules. Follow the link below to email your MP 👇
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Email your MP - fix the care migrant visa
Migrant care workers are being exploited by rogue employers, in a system based on restrictive visa sponsorship rules. Email your MP today and ask the government to take over sponsorship of migrant…
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
UNISON are working hard to better the working lives of Migrant Workers. Read more about Sophia's story here ✊
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We suffer in silence, says South Yorkshire migrant care worker
The South Yorkshire care worker says she "suffered in silence" over living and working conditions.
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Social Work England is increasing its registration fees for social workers from £90 to £120, with further annual increases. We believe an increase of 33% is unfair at a time of stagnant wages and heavy workloads. Make your voice heard in the consultation before 13 May 👉 www.bit.ly/SWEconsultation
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
April is 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 📅 Did you know that work-related stress is the biggest driver of workplace sickness absence, accounting for 49% of all work-related ill health? 😟 UNISON has loads of information and resources on stress 👉 unsn.uk/stressatwork
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
During her speech to UNISON's health conference this week, general secretary Christina McAnea told delegates that "when we work together, we are more than a match for anyone.” 🙌 Read more from her speech 👉 unsn.uk/4iV4PXH
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
We're here! Vicky is in the canteen at County Hall until 2pm today, so pop along and have a chat!
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! The region’s biggest annual campaigning and social event at Doncaster Races is back for 2025 on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭! Discounted tickets for UNISON members, and more info 👉 unsn.uk/DoncasterRac... 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦.𝘰𝘳𝘨
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
UK national minimum wage and national living wage increases from 1st April. 💷 Check your pay. If you're not sure, speak to your union rep.
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The 2025 edition of ULearn is here! It includes multiple features based in our region, including in Leeds, Hull and North East Lincolnshire. Read it here 👉 unsn.uk/4kC4gmT
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
UNISON has launched a new 𝘼𝙄 𝙃𝙪𝙗, which is designed to help members understand the issues around AI in public sector workplaces. If you have any concerns or queries about artificial intelligence in your workplace, it's a good place to start. 👉 www.unison.org.uk/aihub
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Local government urgently needs far greater funding from central Government. We're urging members to email their MP's and councillors to ask for their support in a fair pay deal and an increase in funding across local government. Email your MP here ⬇️
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Council & School Workers Pay
Our members working in councils and schools go above and beyond every single day. It's time to stand together and demand fair pay.
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Our regional convenor and Unison North Yorkshire branch secretary Wendy Nichols was presented with an award to acknowledge her contribution to the trade union movement, at the TUC regional conference last weekend 🏆 More details 👉 unsn.uk/WendyTUCaward
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day, a time to remember those who have died due to workplace accidents or illnesses. UNISON offers support and training for Safety Representatives. You can help keep your workplace safe, sign up to be a H&S rep here 👇
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day, a time to remember those who have died due to workplace accidents or illnesses. You can help keep your workplace safe by signing up to become a Health and Safety Representative. Find out more here 👇
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Become a Health and Safety rep | UNISON Health and Safety | UNISON National
The most important tools that UNISON has to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our members are our health and safety representatives, safety officers and safety committees. Our Health and…
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