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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 13/08/2026
Record number of workers are on zero hour contracts, unsure how much they'll earn from week to week. Sign our petition and fight back against bad employers. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stamp out zero-hours contracts: protect all workers from exploitation
The government has launched a consultation on guaranteed hours. Sign this petition asking them to stand firm on their pledge to tackle insecure work and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Don't miss out - activate your online account!
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 11/08/2026
🚑🌡️ "I could have cried during my last shift. I often think, I can't do this again." Ambulance crews are protecting people during extreme heat, while facing exhausting conditions themselves. Read more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/magazine/fea...
Too hot to work? UNISON.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 13/08/2026
UNISON is calling for urgent action as extreme heat impacts staff and patients 🚑☀️ Our members have reported rising demand, poor or no air con, limited access to water and queueing outside A&E as temperatures soar over 35°C unison.org.uk/magazine/fea...
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We need to change the law!
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
@unison.org.uk @unisonhealth.bsky.social reps & branches - check out the new model policy for NHS bank workers for your negotiations & let's make bank work better! unisondam.widen.net/s/ghpfdjxqxd
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 31/07/2026
What kind of country would you like to live in? Take part in The National Conversation and help inform recommendations from the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion. We're keen to hear from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Take the survey ⬇️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/07...
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Take part in the National Conversation | UNISON - the public service union
UNISON is encouraging branches and members to take part in a survey about the kind of country we all want to live in.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Reminder for all @unison.org.uk activists & branches that you can find all our bargaining guides on key workplace negotiation issues at unison.org.uk/activist-hub...
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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 Activate your new UNISON account today! Update your details, manage your preferences, access ballots and votes, and never miss important union updates. ✅ Use your personal email address when registering. Activate now: www.unison.org.uk 💜💚
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 22/06/2026
Extreme temperatures are expected in the UK this week ☀️🌡️ But what are the rules about working in the heat? unsn.uk/hotweather
Blazing sun background. 'Too hot to work?
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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
What kind of Wales do you want to live in? A Cymru united will never be divided. Join the #UnitedCymru campaign today.
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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
From abandoning its pledge to scrap the two-child limit to backtracking on nationalising utility companies, Reform has a growing catalogue of policy U-turns leftfootforward.org/2026/03/refo...
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Reform’s growing list of policy U-turns
Reform has dropped its pledge to part-nationalise water and energy companies in its latest U-turn
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Love, hope and unity 💜, let's all get marching on Saturday
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 26/03/2026
UNISON members from health and social care joined @andreaegangs.bsky.social in Parliament this week at an emergency meeting with MPs about the urgent issues facing migrant workers. A strong show of solidarity and a clear message: our members deserve action.
UNISON members with general secretary Andrea Egan at Westminster.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 26/03/2026
🚨 Council reorganisation must empower staff to deliver better services. UNISON head of local government Mike Short: “Without staff input, there’s a risk this major overhaul could lead to further cuts, unnecessary disruption and poorer outcomes across communities." Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4su0ZcR
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
You're not forgotten @unison.org.uk reps & branches! - we've just been busy updating guides, like this one on insourcing (more of that please!🥳) www.unison.org.uk/insourcing-b...
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 17/02/2026
BREAKING 🚨 | Reform announce plans to legalise discrimination. Plans include scrapping the Equality Act, which would legalise discrimination against a worker if they were a woman, disabled, black, pregnant or gay.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
@unison.org.uk reps & branches, negotiating sickness absence agreements? Get up-to-date & informed 👇 shop.unison.site/product/nego...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 16/02/2026
🚨 New workers’ rights from the Employment Rights Act (ERA) come into force this week, including the repeal of Tory anti‑union laws that restricted collective action. Changes in April include new day one rights to paternity leave and unpaid parental leave. www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...
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Employment Rights Act gives a ‘boost to all unions’ - UNISON National
The latest tranche of changes, this week, will free unions from years of Tory red tape
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 17/02/2026
Ramadan: your rights at work ☪️ Two UNISON members talk about support at work during Ramadan unsn.uk/4rXDLLF
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20/02/2026
Join UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan at ‘Workers against the far right’ - organised by TUC & Stand Up To Racism  🗓️ This Sat, 21 Feb 📍🎧 London & online   How do we stop the rise of the far right in our workplaces & communities?  Register: bit.ly/3YcDHuk
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STAND UP
TO RACISM 
STRENGTH IN UNITY

Workers Against the Far Right
Saturday 21 February
11am - 4.30pm
Birkbeck University, London
Organising conference

co hosted by Stand Up To Racism & TUC
Sharon Graham UNITE 
Daniel Kebede NEU Fran Heathcote 
PCS Steve Wright FBU 
Sarah Woolley BFAWU 
Matt Wrack NASUWT 
Andrea Bradley EIS
Maria Chondrogianni UCU
Join Andrea Egan
UNISON general secretary
Register: bit.ly/3YcDHuk
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UNISON Health @unisonhealth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Everyone deserves a workplace that prioritises their wellbeing and safety. Share your views on your life at work! Your answers will help us raise the issues that matter to you. Take the survey by Friday 27 Feburary 👇 www.unison.org.uk/ylaw/
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Labour Behind the Label @labourlabel.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The far-right is here to claim space on our streets, and power in our institutions. So next month we are gathering the Rana Plaza Solidarity Collective and marching together in defiance. Join us on the FASHION AGAINST FASCISM bloc on Saturday, 28 March in central London. 🔎 ranaplaza-solidarity.org
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 20/02/2026
Opinion: Minimum wage rates and youth unemployment Josephine Grahl, UNISON’s national young members officer, says delaying equal minimum wage rates would be a step backwards. Young workers face the same costs as everyone else and deserve fair pay.
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Opinion: Minimum wage rates and youth unemployment - UNISON National
Media reports that ministers are considering slowing down plans to pay adults of all ages the same minimum wage are worrying – but there's even more the government can do to support young adults
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 16/01/2026
⏰ One week left to enter the #LocalServiceChampions Awards. This is your chance to recognise a local government staff member who goes above and beyond in their role. Plus there are amazing prizes to be won. Nominate by 23 January: unsn.uk/champions
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UNISON Fife Health Branch @unisonfifehealth.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
UNISON across the whole of the UK youtu.be/ndKB4eRQjcg?...
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UNISON across the whole of the UK
YouTube video by UNISON
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
@unison.org.uk reps & branches, need guidance when negotiating rights and benefits for around family leave? Check out our updated guide! www.unison.org.uk/negotiating-...
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Don't forget @unison.org.uk members, you have until 23 Jan to nominate a local govt staff member who's gone above & beyond 👏 www.unison.org.uk/lsc-awards20...
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Calling all @unison.org.uk safety reps!
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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
A survey of members for UNISON's Year of Green Activity has produced some interesting findings, with more than 90% saying they're “concerned” about climate and environmental issues. Read more 👉 unsn.uk/climatesurveynews
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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! Do you know a local government worker who goes above and beyond, and deserves to be celebrated? Get them nominated for a local service champions award! 👉 unsn.uk/champions
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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🚨Tomorrow 10am🚨 Please share and support if you can!
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UNISON Together: All-Wales Health Branch @unisontogetherawhb.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Time is running out for WASPI women. UNISON is urging members to support WASPI women and write to their MP now. Please read UNISON’s appeal for members write to MPs to support securing compensation for WASPI women. www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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Time is running out for the WASPI women - UNISON National
UNISON is urging members to support women affected by pension inequality and to write to their MP now
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
So @unison.org.uk we have the Employment Rights Act at last! And minimum service levels are just a distant bad memory...👏
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 03/12/2025
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UNISON reaffirms its commitment to driving change and shaping welfare reform that helps our members stay well and thrive at work. Read our Welfare Reform report and more from our members on this key issue: unsn.uk/48MEmJ6 #IDPD
Photo of UNISON's disabled members' committee at disabled members' conference in Liverpool. Logo: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December. Theme: Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 03/12/2025
🗓️ Mark your calendars! Apply for UNISON's £200 Winter Essentials Grant on 10 Dec, open for 24 hours.  Check if you’re eligible and get set to apply! 🌨️ unsn.uk/40CMVT7 #WinterSupport #ThereForYou
Winter Essentials Grant. Applications open for 24 hours from 12 noon on Wednesday 10 December. unison.org.uk/winteressentials
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 02/12/2025
Love is greater than hate ❤️ Unity is stronger than division.  Hope is more powerful than fear. Let's stand #together to show what this country is really about. Get ready and join us ⏩ togetheralliance.org.uk @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Green background. We are together aganist the far right.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
@unison.org.uk branches & reps, check out our updated guide! 👇https://www.unison.org.uk/pay-claims/
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 10/11/2025
It’s Financial Wellbeing Week! 💜 UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more. 🗓️ 10–14 Nov 💻 MS Teams / Zoom 🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
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Financial Wellbeing Week 2025 | UNISON College
learning and organising
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
@unison.org.uk reps & branches - it's #LivingWageWeek so check out our bargaining guide for a fair living wage! www.unison.org.uk/living-wage-...
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Check out our revised @unison.org.uk guidance on working hours arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible working & working unsocial hours www.unison.org.uk/working-hour...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 07/11/2025
Tremendous spirit outside the Transport for Greater Manchester offices ✊💯 Almost 400 workers are striking over a below-inflation pay offer.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
@unison.org.uk reps & branches - do the words procurement & TUPE give you sleepless nights!? Check out the bargaining guide! www.unison.org.uk/procurement-...
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Important to remember workers diagnosed with a terminal illness need particular support - check out @unison.org.uk bargaining guide www.unison.org.uk/a-positive-w...
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 05/11/2025
There are loads of benefits to being in a union. Avoid the fireworks and get the back up you need at work 🎆 join.unison.org.uk
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 05/11/2025
“It’s in all our interests that workers keep well and are supported back to their jobs should they fall ill or get injured,” says Christina McAnea, UNISON general secretary. Employers must monitor workloads, raise sick pay and support disabled staff. unsn.uk/47HfEIE
Keep Britain Working review: Employers must monitor workloads to protect staff wellbeing, says UNISON.
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News from UNISON's bargaining support team @unisonbargaining.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Good to see @unison.org.uk's social care lead, Gavin Edwards at the table of the Care Workers' Parliament!
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/10/2025
If you’re an Activist working in Local Government - there’s still time to sign up to our tackling the council funding crisis webinar 👉 unsn.uk/474B0R7 🗓️ Tuesday 4 November 🕧 12.30-1.30pm #SaveOurServices
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/10/2025
One month to go until UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day. There are many ways you can get involved, plus lots of resources to download and an amazing prize draw to enter. Find out more - www.starsinourschools.uk
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UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
"Ministers must... get back to doing what a Labour government should be doing – improving the lives of working people, rebuilding public services and pushing for a more equal society." Read Christina McAnea's speech from Disabled Members' Conference. 👉 unsn.uk/4oBkGNr
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