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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 · 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
🌍 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 23/03/2025
We know working from home can come with certain challenges... like unhelpful feline co-workers! There's lots of support available to you through UNISON if you do work from home. Find it here 👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/working-from...
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Don't forget, if you're working this weekend and find yourself needing urgent support or assistance, you can call UNISONDirect on 08000 857 857 📞
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉 UNISON is the biggest union representing social workers, with more than 40,000 members in the sector. See what we offer 👉 www.unison.org.uk/social-work/
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Quick reminder that if you're working this weekend and need urgent help or assistance, your best bet is UNISONDirect. Just call 08000 857 857 ☎️
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Want to improve your skill? Want to do it for free? Take a look at the free courses we're offering our members this month! buff.ly/EPDHo63
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
UNISON walks the talk when it comes to supporting members on a low income. Our charity #ThereForYou has a limited pot of £30 vouchers to help with the cost of new shoes. Applications open 12 noon on 20 March buff.ly/tOYnlxL
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🚨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! After the original weekend had to be postponed, the 2025 National Black Members Conference will take place in Brighton! 📅 Friday 9 - Sunday 11 May 2025 All the info 👉 buff.ly/4kfun2O-nbmc/
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Happy Monday! Why not start off on a positive note by booking a place on our 'how to be a good trans ally' course running later this year? 👉 buff.ly/HbzY6Bx 𝐅𝐫𝐢 𝟏𝟑 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 - 𝟏𝟐.𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
UNISON has announced today that 2026 will be UNISON's Year of Green Activity. "𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙚." Read more 👉 buff.ly/4gVrJMV
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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 👉 unsn.uk/EHRCmenopaus... 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟓𝐩𝐦, 𝐌𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
🌙 The holy month of #Ramadan is expected to begin this Friday. Whether you're a Muslim observing the fast or aiming to foster a supportive workplace, here's what you need to know. 👉 buff.ly/41A3xv5
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
How to … spot fake news buff.ly/3EYVPBB
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea addressed the union's Women's Conference last weekend. She had strong words for Labour, but also said ‘it’s not all doom or gloom’. Read the write up here 👉 buff.ly/3X6U8IE
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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: buff.ly/3D0ASWo
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
"𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙧." Read more on cowboy care companies, and how UNISON is trying to tackle the problem. 👉 unsn.uk/cowboycarecompanies
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North Yorkshire Local Government Branch of UNISON @northyorksunison.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
That's all folks! Our AGMs are all over for another year, it was great to see so many of you.
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