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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 17h
Top 5 takeaways from Labour party conference 🌹 It was a big week for the new prime minister. But what were our Liverpool highlights? ✨ buff.ly/Qb8Xfj3
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Top 5 takeaways from the Labour Party conference
1. Migrant care workers made a mighty impact with their demonstration over the government’s ‘broken promises’ on visas (pictured, above right). The protest, just outside the conference centre,…
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20h
Menopause can affect every part of working life. Yet too many people feel unable to ask for support or workplace adjustments. The right policies and adjustments are good for workers and good for employers too. 💜
Why is the menopause a workplace issue?49% of women have considered leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms. Source: Royal London, 2024Quote: My experience with dealing with menopause issues was awful. At the time I thought I was having a nervous breakdown. I was struggling to concentrate and work was all getting too much.4. What can I do? 1. Speak to your colleagues about what would make your workplace more supportive and feed your ideas back to your UNISON rep. 2. Ask your regional education team about our popular member learning courses and activist workshops. 3. Get involved in a range of other UNISON campaigns on issues that particularly affect women, including sexual harassment and the gender pay gap.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 23h
Solidarity with staff across all three unions at Glasgow Caledonian University taking action to stop compulsory redundancies and protect essential services students rely on. ✊💜 Unions remain ready to work with the university on a solution that secures jobs and supports students buff.ly/mPb0PR1
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Glasgow Caledonian University staff to strike for two weeks over compulsory redundancies
Security staff, cleaners, couriers, accommodation and registry workers at the university are set to walk out over the dispute
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 01/10/2026
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the rich history, achievements and resilience of Black communities across the UK. This is a time to reflect on the barriers that remain and renew our commitment to equality, justice and anti-racism in every workplace and community. #HonouringOurCommunities
October 26 UNISON celebrates Black History Month
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 30/09/2026
🏥💷 NHS workers are still waiting on a promise made two years ago to fix problems with their pay structure. UNISON says the health secretary must finish the job, secure the investment needed and urgently restart pay talks with unions. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/MoMOivi
Health secretary must finish the job – and fix pay
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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🤖💜 UNISON’s Jacqueline Keddie at #LabourConference on AI in public services. AI should support workers, not replace them. UNISON is calling for transparency, proper training and trade union consultation before new systems are introduced. ✊ #UNISON #AI
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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Theatre assistants in Leeds are returning to the picket line next week. They perform clinical tasks and should be paid for them, but managers are refusing to return to negotiations. It'll be a continuous, indefinite strike unless trust bosses get back round the table. 👉 unsn.uk/LTHindefinit...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 30/09/2026
Care workers spend their working lives supporting others. They deserve security in retirement too. The health secretary's announcement of a national collective pension scheme is a direct result of campaigning by UNISON members. UNISON is ready to work with government to make it a reality.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 30/09/2026
No National Care Service without freedom for care workers! #FairVisasNow #Lab26
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 30/09/2026
🚨 Councils across England, Cymru and Scotland are facing a funding crisis. Sustainable funding is needed to recover and thrive. 📣 Email your elected representative today and demand the investment our councils need to rebuild and strengthen our communities 👉️ buff.ly/m3ghTo1
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
📢✊ Fixing social care starts with the people holding the system together. @AndreaEganGS.bsky.social responds to the PM’s #Lab26 speech, calling for better pay and conditions and a reversal of plans to make migrant care workers wait 15 years for settlement. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/W41f3VT
UNISON response to prime minister's speech: "Fixing social care starts with the people holding the system together."
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
📢✊ Migrant workers must not be made scapegoats for decades of failure to invest in public services. At #Lab26, @AndreaEganGS.bsky.social called on the government to drop plans that could force migrant workers to wait 15 years for settlement. Keep the promise. #FairVisasNow ⬇️ buff.ly/kN5likA
Migrant workers protest at Labour conference over 'broken promises'
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Last week, more than 20,000 council workers in Glasgow were threatened with dismissal in the biggest single act of fire and rehire in British history. ‘No worker… should ever again be told to accept worse terms and conditions or lose your job’ Louise Noble, UNISON Scotland tells Labour conference.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
🚨 Join us in Westminster on 13 October. Enough is enough. It’s time to show up together and demand fair pay, proper investment and public services run for people, not profit. ✊ Sign up here ⬇️ buff.ly/WMQGR9X
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
📢✊ On 13 October, UNISON members are taking our demands directly to Westminster. It’s time to show up together and make our voices heard. Clare Williams on why we need you there ⬇️ buff.ly/c8LTlzr #WeShowUp
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
She is being ignored. Will you listen? #FairVisasNow #Lab26
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
"Unions must organise where people are, in workplaces and online." UNISON assistant general secretary Clare Williams at the #campaignlab Labour conference fringe on collaborating and campaigning effectively for working people. #Lab26 #organising
Clare 2nd from left on the discussion panelClare speaking about organising in the workplace and online.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
This is what solidarity looks like. #FairVisasNow #Lab26
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Today, Labour conference is talking about a National Care Service. Any plan to fix care must put the workforce at its heart 🩵 Here is the real story. #Lab26 #FairVisasNow"
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 29/09/2026
Studying or building a career in social work? 👋 UNISON and Community Care have put together a practical guide covering CV tips, career progression, moving between specialisms and much more. 📖 Take a look: buff.ly/uDQIpUK
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
There's still time to vote in SSSNB consultation to let us know your view on the proposed changes in the way pay, terms and conditions are negotiated for school support staff in England - do it today! buff.ly/WrBpWWV #sssnb
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A new deal for school support staff | UNISON - the public service union
UNISON is at the forefront of work on exciting new legislation for school support staff in England
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
"We show up to deliver for the public. Now we need the government to show up for us." At Labour conference, Tess Morris from @unisoncymru.bsky.social spoke for workers who keep public services running every day and called for services to be brought back in-house. #WeShowUp #InsourceNow
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
📢💷 There’s no path to growth and better living standards without strong public services. Responding to Chancellor John Healey’s #LabConf26 speech, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan says it’s time to invest properly in the services people rely on. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/USrU0Ud
UNISON response to chancellor's Labour conference speech: Strong public services essential for growth. Image of John Healey MP.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
NO TO PALANTIR 🚫 120+ organisations and unions across Europe call for the scrapping of all existing public sector contracts with Palantir.
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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Public service workers show up for us – now it’s the government’s turn to show up for them. You can't not be moved by this.... Please sign the @unison.org.uk petition now! action.unison.org.uk/page/200259/... youtu.be/jPAAUF3KblE?...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
🫶 Welfare at Work Week | 28 Sept - 2 Oct 💜 If you're a UNISON member struggling financially, our charity #ThereForYou may be able to help. Whether you're dealing with debt, need support with budgeting, or are finding it difficult to make ends meet, support is available. buff.ly/k07XAQ0
Welfare at work week 28 Sept - 2 Oct
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
Today, UNISON members will be rallying outside Labour conference calling for the government to keep their promise to workers who came to the UK to care for our communities 🩵 #FairVisasNow
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/09/2026
Today, migrant care workers are taking their message directly to Labour conference - keep your promise to the workers who came to the UK to care for our communities. They'll be joined by UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan and others. Invest in social care 🩵 Support #FairVisasNow #LabConf26
Migrant care workers rally outside Labour conference

Andrea Egan:
The NHS, social care and other essential services rely on the hard work of migrant staff.

People came to this country to help look after our loved ones on the promise of being able to settle in the country after five years.

Now the government is breaking that promise with the threat of up to 15 years of insecurity and exploitation.

The government must drop these plans, and invest properly in public services.

Andrea Egan, UNISON general secretary
will be joining workers at the rally today
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
🚨 “UNISON’s very clear: we don’t think the rules should be changed for migrant workers who are here delivering our social care services.” Assistant general secretary Clare Williams speaking to Channel 4 News at #LabConf26. #FairVisasNow
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
🚨 “The risk of losing these people is too great for our sector.” Methodist Homes CEO Sam Monaghan warns against driving away the migrant care workers our care system relies on. They deserve fairness, dignity and security. It’s time for #FairVisasNow.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
The prime minister can’t wait any longer to fix social care. A National Care Service must start with action now: ✅ Put care before private profit ✅ Properly fund the Fair Pay Agreement ✅ End exploitation in the sector 🔗 unison.org.uk/press/2026/0...
PM Andy Burnham outside No 10. Prime minister can't wait any longer to fix social care, says UNISON
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
Every day public service workers show up for us. Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #PayFair
Care worker: Invest more. Insource now. Pay Fair.Paramedic: Invest more. Insource now. Pay Fair.School support staff: Invest more. Insource now. Pay Fair.Invest more. Insource now. Pay Fair.
Every day, public service workers show up for us - now it’s the government’s turn to show up for public services.
Sign the petition
unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
Every day, public service workers show up for us 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/09/2026
On the eve of Labour conference, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan has urged the government to listen to migrant health and care workers and those, like Angela Rayner, speaking out against plans to extend the wait for permanent residency.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 26/09/2026
We show up so every child is supported 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for us. After years of underfunding, cuts and privatisation, public services need urgent investment to recover. Sign the petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp
We show up. So every child is supported. Photo of teaching assistant.Backing our school system and support staff means more children can flourish. Demand the government invest in our public service workers. Sign the petition unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 25/09/2026
Labour must keep its promise to end exploitative zero-hours contracts. Reform of zero-hours contracts could be transformational, but only if the government listens to workers’ needs, not employer scaremongering. buff.ly/EPGxnw1
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 25/09/2026
"Climate change is happening now." Read how workers in water and environment sectors are managing increasingly extreme conditions while coping with the effects of decades of underinvestment. buff.ly/IgPBCew
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‘Climate change is happening now’ | UNISON - the public service union
It’s been another long, record-breaking summer, and forecasts predict that next year will be even hotter, blowing apart all previous records.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 25/09/2026
UK's largest trade union slams Reform led council's decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity. We will continue to support the dedicated work of #ShowRacismTheRedCard - especially at a time when racism is on the rise. www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/... @srtrcengland.bsky.social
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Union slams Reform led council's decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity
UNISON said racism in the workplace is on the rise
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Half of public service workers losing sleep worrying about the people who depend on them. UNISON has launched a petition calling on the Government to invest in public services ahead of the Autumn budget. buff.ly/Zzx9gJR
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Half of public service workers losing sleep worrying, UNISON finds | LocalGov
Nearly half (45%) of public service workers say they lose sleep worrying about the people who depend on them, according to a new UNISON survey.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Our councils need more funding to protect vital local services. UNISON is calling on the Westminster, Scottish and Welsh Governments to invest. 📢 Support our campaign: email your MP, MSP or Senedd Member and urge them to back our councils 👉️ buff.ly/m3ghTo1
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 24/09/2026
📢✊ Public service workers have been holding our services together for years. Enough is enough. They cannot keep being asked to do more with less. They show up for us every day. Now tell the government: show up for them. Sign the petition ⬇️ buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp
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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We were told outsourcing would transform our public services. But the reality has been far from the pitch. Our new report, in collaboration with @unison.org.uk and @rmtunion.bsky.social, outlines why insourcing is needed across the public sector. www.common-wealth.org/publications...
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Back In-House: The Case for Ending Outsourcing
Government outsourcing has channelled public money into private profit, at the expense of workers’ rights, democratic accountability and service quality. Bringing services back in-house should be the ...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Public service workers keep showing up. It's time the government showed up for public services. Sign the petition: buff.ly/jRDREmu #WeShowUp
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Show up for public services
Sign the petition calling on the government to show up for public services in the budget #WeShowUp
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Almost half of public service workers are lying awake at night worrying about the people who rely on them. • 87% say their workload is growing. • 79% are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Public services need urgent investment. The government must act now. buff.ly/ipTVbO0 #WeShowUp
Photo of paramedic comforting patient's relative in waiting room. We Show Up.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 23/09/2026
Every day, public service workers show up for us. Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. ✅ Invest more
✅ Insource now
✅ Pay fair Add your name to our petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 23/09/2026
"There is modern slavery happening right now." Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer. It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers. We need a better way. #FairVisasNow
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 22/09/2026
Every day, public service workers show up for us 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay
Photo 1: Care worker - 'we show up'. Photo 2: Care worker with older person 'so you're not alone'Taking care of care workers means less people will suffer alone. Demand the government invest in our public service workers. Sign the petition unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 22/09/2026
📢 New resource for social work students & newly qualified social workers. UNISON and Community Care have launched an interactive guide to help build your career, with: 📝 CV tips 💬 Interview advice 👥 Practitioner insights and more 👉️ Access the guide: buff.ly/l5inSyQ
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 22/09/2026
BBC news: Essex university staff walk out in Colchester over 400 job cuts. Staff and students are opposing the cuts, saying it will affect courses and opportunities. A great turnout on the picket line yesterday and a powerful message of solidarity: "You're not alone." 💚✊ buff.ly/qxLviH2
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Essex university staff walk out in Colchester over 400 job cuts
About 50 people wave their placards on the picket line in Colchester.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 21/09/2026
Now it’s the government’s turn to show up for them. Sign the petition ⬇️ buff.ly/MKqPmgp #WeShowUp
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