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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 3h

Care workers took their case for fair pay and public care to the Plaid Cymru conference this weekend. UNISON Cymru active member and migrant care worker Edith Dube spoke about the exploitation care workers face and called for dignity at work, earning a standing ovation from delegates.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🦺 Are you a UNISON health and safety rep in Cymru? Join other reps in Cardiff this Thursday to share the challenges you’re facing and discuss how branches can use health and safety rights effectively. Thursday 8 October 10.30am to 3.30pm UNISON House, Cardiff Register: unsn.uk/safety26

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Care workers in Wales have made their priorities clear: 78% of responses to UNISON Cymru’s survey ranked better pay as the top priority. UNISON Cymru is calling for £15 an hour to be the starting point for a national care service. 💜 Read more: unsn.uk/care15

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UNISON Cymru migrant care workers joined the Fair Visa rally at Labour Party Conference yesterday. We’re calling on UK ministers to keep the five-year route to settlement, replace employer-tied visas with a certificate of common sponsorship. ✊ Support the campaign: unsn.uk/cymru-fairvisa

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UNISON Cymru activists spent Policy Weekend 2026 building plans to strengthen our union in workplaces and communities. Thanks to everyone who brought their ideas, experience and energy to Cardiff. 🌸

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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 Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Every day, public service workers across Wales show up for our communities. 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 Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

More than 13,000 people have signed UNISON’s petition to end term-time only pay for school support staff in Wales. Help us reach 15,000. Share the petition and ask friends, family and colleagues to sign ✍️ unsn.uk/end-term

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

NHS staff in Wales have waited long enough for action on pay reform. Health unions are calling on Welsh ministers to use their powers, fund the reforms and negotiate directly with unions. 📢 Read more: unsn.uk/welsh-nhs-pay

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There’s still time to join the our women’s development weekend. Join women from across Cymru at Croyde Bay from 2–5 October to build your confidence and make connections with other women in UNISON. Ask your branch to approve your place, then register by midday on Friday. unsn.uk/womens-weekend 🌸

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last chance to register for our women’s development weekend. Join women from across Cymru at Croyde Bay from 2–5 October to build your confidence and skills, share experiences and make new connections. Ask your branch to approve your place, then register by 5pm today. unsn.uk/womens-weekend 🌸

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

More than 10,000 people have signed the petition to end term-time only pay for school support staff in Wales in less than three days. Help keep it growing. Share the petition and ask someone you know to sign. ✍️ unsn.uk/end-term

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nearly 10,000 people have signed the petition to end term-time only pay for school support staff in Wales. You can help reach 10,000. Share the petition and ask someone you know to sign. ✍️ unsn.uk/end-term

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

School support staff across Wales keep schools running and support children and young people to learn, thrive and stay safe. But many struggle to get by because their pay is based on the weeks they work during term time, then spread across the year. Sign the petition. ✍️ unsn.uk/year-round

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More than 7,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. 🔥 Sign the petition to end term-time only pay in Wales, then share it. unsn.uk/end-term

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Mae llawer o staff cymorth ysgolion yn ei chael yn anodd talu costau byw sylfaenol oherwydd bod eich cyflog blynyddol yn seiliedig ar yr wythnosau rydych chi’n eu gweithio yn ystod y tymor, wedi’i ledaenu dros y flwyddyn. Arwyddwch y ddeiseb. ✍️ unsn.uk/rhoi-terfyn

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

School support staff across Wales keep schools running and support children and young people to learn, thrive and stay safe. But many struggle to cover basic costs because their pay is based on the weeks they work during term time, then spread across the year. Sign the petition: unsn.uk/end-term

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join women from across Cymru for our Women’s Development Weekend at Croyde Bay, 2–5 October. 💜 Liz Mitchell, chair of UNISON Cymru’s women’s self-organised group, explains what’s planned, including confidence building, speakers and workshops. Register by 14 September: unsn.uk/WomensWeekend

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Care workers at Seren Support Services have won the first recognition agreement signed by a for-profit care provider in Wales✊️ At the signing yesterday, Seren team leader and UNISON branch officer Ditene Favour Emono said: “It's crucial for care workers to feel listened to... 1/

9 people including workers, union officials, management and Albert Heaney CBE (Chief Social Care Officer Welsh Government) stand and in front of a yellow background presenting the new union recognition agreement between UNISON and Seren Support Services

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Denise Owen, UNISON Ceredigion branch secretary, wants more activists to have their say on where UNISON Cymru goes next. Join activists in Cardiff on 25-26 September to debate priorities, learn new skills and take ideas back to your branch and workplace. ✊ Find out more: unsn.uk/cymrupolicy

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Your UNISON membership belongs to you. Activate your online account to access support, training and member benefits and keep your membership details up to date. Get started ⬇️ unsn.uk/Activate

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Want to help shape UNISON Cymru’s priorities and strengthen your workplace? Join activists from across Wales for an interactive Policy Weekend in Cardiff on 25-26 September. Share ideas, learn from each other and help turn policy into action. ✊ Find out more: unsn.uk/cymrupolicy

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Employers are introducing AI in workplaces across Wales. 🤖 Tell UNISON what your employer is using, how it affects your job and whether you and your colleagues had a say. You can help UNISON push for technology that benefits workers. Share your experience: unsn.uk/AI

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Your UNISON membership belongs to you. Activating your online account gives you access to personalised information and makes it easier to get involved in your union. 💜 Activate your account ⬇️ unsn.uk/Activate

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Make the most of your UNISON membership 💜 🎉 Over 150,000 members have now activated their online account and are getting the benefit of being part of the UK's largest union. Activate your account now ⬇️ unsn.uk/Activate

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Rebecca Ring, a teaching assistant and schools convenor for Ceredigion UNISON, joined us at the TUC Cymru stand on the Maes at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las. Speaking in Welsh, Rebecca explains how term-time only pay works for school support staff and why their pay arrangements differ from teachers. 💷

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We were really happy to welcome artist Yasmin Warrey to UNISON Cymru today. 💜 Yasmin met the staff who helped run our all-Wales poster competition and saw her winning design on display in our exhibition on UNISON and the Welsh labour movement.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Diolch, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las. 🏴 We had a busy few days on the Maes last week, meeting UNISON members, school support staff, young people and visitors at the TUC Cymru stand. Thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat, shared their experiences and showed their support. Diolch yn fawr.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

UNISON Cymru is on the Maes at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las today, meeting members, activists and visitors at the TUC Cymru stand. We’ve been talking about how workers and trade unions can help create workplaces where more people can use and learn Welsh. Dewch i ddweud helo os ydych chi yma heddiw. 👋

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Pembrokeshire County Council, UNISON, GMB and Unite have signed the TUC Cymru Twf Welsh Language at Work Charter. The charter brings employers and trade unions together to support staff to use, learn and develop their Welsh at work. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Pembrokeshire signs Welsh language charter

Pembrokeshire County Council has signed the Twf Welsh Language at Work Charter, enhancing its commitment to promoting the Welsh language across its workforce and services.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

UNISON Cymru will be at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August. Visit us on the TUC Cymru stand to join discussions on: • strengthening the Welsh language in workplaces across Wales • ending term-time only pay for school support staff Come and say hello on the Maes. 👋

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Dylai cyflogwyr ledled Cymru fabwysiadu siarter sydd wedi'i chynllunio i gynyddu'r defnydd o'r Gymraeg yn y gwaith a rhoi mwy o gyfleoedd i staff ddysgu a datblygu eu sgiliau iaith.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Andy Burnham is right. If Wales can remove profit from children’s care, it can do the same for adult social care. Only with a national care service will there be a chance of saving our overstretched NHS and ensuring fair pay for staff.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

“Mick will stand up for Wales and be a strong grassroots voice for party democracy.” Jess Turner, UNISON Cymru regional secretary, explains Labour Link’s backing for Mick Antoniw in Labour’s NEC election. Eligible voters can vote by noon on 27 August. Pob lwc Mick! unsn.uk/4fFhGwH

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

UNISON Cymru Labour Link backs Mick Antoniw for Labour’s Welsh NEC seat. Mick has backed UNISON campaigns and stood with public service workers. He defends workers’ rights and devolution. Eligible members and supporters in Wales can vote by noon on 27 August. unison.org.uk/news/2026/07...

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The value of council and school workers’ pay has fallen by more than 20% since 2010, while food, fuel and energy bills have kept rising. A 3.3% pay offer will not make up for years of lost pay. Vote YES for strike action and post your ballot today. ✊

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Council and school workers keep vital services running. But 3.3% is not enough. A strong turnout and YES vote will put employers under pressure to improve the offer. Is your ballot paper still at home? Vote YES for strike action and post it today. Every vote strengthens your collective voice. 📮

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📮 Still waiting for your ballot paper? Are you a UNISON member working for Swansea Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council or South Wales Fire and Rescue Service?

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As the school term ends across Cymru and the Senedd begins its summer recess, many school support staff face another summer stretching low pay across the year. Senedd Members receive a full annual salary.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last night's Wales this Week on ITV1 highlighted the concerns of Dŵr Cymru workers about equipment failures and the impact on the service provided to communities. Regional Organiser Jenny Griffin said: 1/

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Don't miss Wales This Week on ITV1 Wales, tonight 7.30 pm. "In Deep Water" investigates whether Welsh Water is failing its customers. In the programme, Regional Organiser, Jenny Griffin, shares UNISON members' concerns about equipment failures and the workplace culture at Dŵr Cymru. 1/

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

UNISON Cymru’s summer policy newsletter is now online. 🌻 Catch up on a busy few months across Cymru, including National Delegate Conference, TUC Cymru Congress, the Senedd election campaign and the policy work shaping what comes next for public services and UNISON members. unsn.uk/cymrupolicy

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

School support staff keep classrooms running and children supported, yet term-time only pay traps too many in poverty. After a rare Senedd debate, politicians from different parties agreed this scandal has to end. Warm words are not enough. Read more: unison.org.uk/news/2026/06...

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Term time only pay is morally wrong | UNISON - the public service union

Something very rare happened in the Senedd last Wednesday: agreement between politicians from different parties. They were united in the opinion that the wages of school support staff are…

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Extreme heat is a workplace health and safety issue. ☀️ With heat warnings in place for parts of Wales, employers must act to keep staff safe. That means proper risk assessments, cool drinking water, rest breaks and changes to duties or working patterns where needed.

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Gwawr Eilian from UNISON Gwynedd, Môn a Prifysgol Bangor branch addressed NDC on the housing crisis in rural areas, an issue felt acutely in many parts of Wales. There was an emotional reaction in the conference hall as delegates heard her deliver her speech in Cymraeg. Da iawn Gwawr. 🏴 #uNDC26

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Rees Jones from UNISON Bridgend County branch spoke in support of our Northern Irish cousins and their call for the UK government to honour its obligations under the Good Friday Agreement. #uNDC26

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Dan Beard from UNISON’s University of South Wales branch and Cymru assistant convenor spoke at National Delegate Conference today on why workers need meaningful sectoral bargaining across Great Britain. #uNDC26

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

UNISON Cymru deputy convenor John Byrne gave a great speech moving our motion on public interest tests at National Delegate Conference today. 👏🏻 John called for robust tests to close the loopholes that let public bodies outsource services too easily. #uNDC26

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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Wear red Wednesday for the Cymru delegation. ❤️ UNISON Cymru delegates wore red at national delegate conference today, wearing T-shirts with Yasmin Warrey’s winning design from our all-Wales poster competition. The daffodil-turned-megaphone captures the spirit of our motion on trade union art.

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