unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 05/10/2026✊️ If you believe in fairness, equality and building workers’ power, why not apply for a job with UNISON? We’re looking for two local organisers and an area organiser. 👉️ unsn.uk/EasternJobs 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Proud to announce some of our newest signings ✒️ ⚽️ This star team has just completed their reps training at Watford! #MondayMotivation 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Kirstie joined her University of Essex colleagues on the picket lines last week. Here’s why. 👉️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 28/09/2026💜 We’re gearing up for 2027: @unisontheunion’s Year of Women Workers! Debbie reports back from the regional women’s committee at the weekend. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Amazing to be in Liverpool today sending a clear message to the new PM: #FairVisasNow 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Solidarity to the Uni of Essex strikers from Martin, vice-chair of @unisontheunion's higher education group 👉️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 011
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Public service workers keep showing up. It's time the government showed up for public services. Sign the petition: buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Riley reports from an amazing first day on the picket lines at the University of Essex. ⏰ Time to start listening to staff ✊️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 020
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Who’s excited to see #themanwiththeplanfilm come to the Eastern region, starting with Cromer on Friday. Check out the trailer: www.youtube.com/shorts/dFtMv... And find out more: www.sandsfilms.co.uk/the-man-with... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Brilliant first day on the University of Essex picket lines. ✅️ Flags ✅️ Banners ✅️ #DogsOnPicketLines Now it's time for the university to listen. 👉️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 21/09/2026University of Essex staff are out on strike today with a clear message to their employer: stop the cuts and start talking. 011
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 21/09/2026University of Essex staff are out on strike today with a clear message to their employer: stop the cuts and start talking. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Join Ryan and his colleagues at the University of Essex on Monday to say #NoCuts! ✊️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 001
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 17/09/2026✊️ Bryony and Des are on going on strike on Monday, demanding the University of Essex stop the cuts and starts properly consulting with staff. 👉️ unsn.uk/EssexUni 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 17/09/2026University of Essex staff are striking back against plans to slash staff numbers and services. Join them on the picket line on Monday. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026📢 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲! The first ever Fair Pay Agreement for care in England is coming in 2027, and UNISON is leading negotiations. Take our short survey and tell us what matters most to you. 👉 unsn.uk/CareFPA 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The decision to pause local government reorganisation piles more uncertainty on staff. It's vital the experts who deliver council services have a proper say going forward. unison.org.uk/press/2026/0... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The announcement to pause local government reorganisation piles more uncertainty on staff . It's vital they get a say going forward. unison.org.uk/press/2026/0... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This Sunday, we’ll be in Burston celebrating the longest strike in history – when students and teachers stood up to the bad bosses and demanded a better education 📚️ ✊️ But it’s not just history – the fight for dignity in the classroom carries on today. Read unison.org.uk/blogs/classr... 023
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 03/09/2026🚨Send a message to the new prime minister: fair visas now! Join the rally outside Labour conference. Register: unsn.uk/4gy6L9T 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Happy Bank Holiday Monday! Public service workers show up for us every day. Now we need the government to show up for them. 💜 Hear from Mark on how he shows up, today and every day. Find out more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/we-show-up #WeShowUp 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 28/08/2026💜 Hear from Hetty on how she shows up. Public service workers show up for us every day. Now we need the government to show up for them. Find out more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/we-show-up #WeShowUp 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 23/08/2026✊️ Today we take a moment to remember the ongoing legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and its effects on Black communities around the world. ⛓️💥 But – today and every day – we also need to fight to break the chains of modern-day slavery and end racial discrimination. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 17/08/2026🚨 Suffolk's children's health services are under threat 🚨 The council is shaking things up - but it's to cut costs not improve services. Find out more and how to have your say: unison.org.uk/news/2026/08... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 17/08/2026😍 It was amazing to see so many enthusiastic activists at last week’s summer school. Good luck to everyone back at work this week ready to put all that training into practice! And we’ve got training all year round, check out what’s on offer: unsn.uk/EventsEast 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 14/08/2026🏳️🌈 West Norfolk Local Government branch helped raise the rainbow today ahead of King's Lynn Pride tomorrow. 🖋️ Pop along to see the branch and support its petition on flying the Progress Pride flag as a visible sign of the council's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for all. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 14/08/2026UNISON women are getting together to launch a new regional network. It’ll be the place for low-paid women to meet, share ideas and discuss ways to get more involved in UNISON. Register on Teams now! 📅 19 August ⏰ 1pm-1.30pm 👉️ unsn.uk/4bReGMO or 📅 20 August ⏰️ 6pm-6.30pm 👉️ unsn.uk/4zhn6ai 011
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 06/08/2026✊️ It was brilliant to welcome @unisontheunion general secretary Andrea Egan to Luton this week as operating theatre staff take to the picket lines against Bedfordshire NHS's decision to scrap overtime rates. Show your support: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Mental health counsellors are refusing to do work their bosses claim they don’t do. 😵💫 Yes, you read that right, Mind has a contract to provide high-intensity therapy, but it says it doesn’t have to pay workers because it doesn’t deliver high-intensity therapy. 👉️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/08... 032
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 04/08/2026🎶 Solidarity forever 🎶 Back out on the picket lines after Bedfordshire NHS robbed operating theatre staff of their overtime ✊ 👉https://unison.org.uk/campaigns/no-pay-cuts-bedfordshire-operating-theatres 033
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We can’t wait to welcome @unisontheunion general secretary Andrea Egan to the picket lines at Luton and Dunstable Hospital tomorrow. Staff won’t accept cuts to their pay ✊️ 📍 Luton and Dunstable Hospital (Lewsey/Dunstable Road corner) 📅 Tuesday 4 August ⏰️ 9.30am 👉️ unison.org.uk/press/2026/0... 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 31/07/2026🥳 Bryony’s got some brilliant news from the University of Essex: @unisontheunion members have overwhelmingly voted to strike to save education and stop the job losses. ✊️ Find out more: unison.org.uk/campaigns/un... 011
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Brilliant to speak to so many people at the Essex Police Family Fun Day! Lots of guesses for how many sweets in the jar too 🍬🍭🍬 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 22/07/2026We're back out on the picket lines today after Bedfordshire NHS chiefs took away their overtime rates. Show your support: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 18/07/2026🎉 We’re at the Bedford River Festival today! 🌈 Come and meet members of UNISON Eastern’s Black Members SOG as we celebrate our community, champion equality, and build union power together. ✊🏿❤️ Stop by and say hello! 👋 #UNISON #BedfordRiverFestival #BlackMembers 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 15/07/2026It’s International Youth Skills Day, a UN-designated day highlighting the importance of training in preparing young people for employment. And nothing better equips you for the world of work than your union card. Get involved in UNISON as young worker: unison.org.uk/get-involved... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 14/07/2026🏳️🌈 Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day! Use today to recognise and celebrate non-binary people across our workplaces and communities. Learn more about non-binary inclusion by reading UNISON's factsheet: unisondam.widen.net/s/n2rxkgmpdx... 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The activist summer school is back next month 😁 Sign up for one or more of the amazing courses on offer. Find out more, head over to unsn.uk/EventsEast 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 11/07/2026🚨 University of Essex UNISON members 🚨 Our strike ballot is NOW OPEN! 🗳️ 📅 8–29 July Watch Clive Lewis MP back our campaign and urge members to vote YES ✊ ✅ Vote ✅ Return your ballot ✅ Defend jobs and our university #VoteYes #UniversityOfEssex #UNISON 💜 022
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 10/07/2026🎙️ Worth a listen! Cathrine Ward and Rachel Duffy discuss the overtime rates dispute at Beds & Luton and Dunstable Hospitals on this morning’s BBC Three Counties Radio. ⏰ They start at 2:22:00. 🎧👇 #NHS #Bedfordshire www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukAndy Collins - Justin Dealey talks heatwaves! - BBC SoundsJustin is here with trusted local news, information and advice, plus Make a Difference. 010
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 10/07/2026UNISON’s new website is now live and there’s a swanky new members’ area where you can manage your membership, find support and access training. 👉️ Visit my.unison.org.uk to claim your account. 🛒 Then fill in the survey and you could win a £500 shopping voucher! 001
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 09/07/2026UNISON is balloting more than 200,000 council and school staff this month after employers made a pay offer that does nothing to stop the wages rot in local government. If you’re part of the vote, look out for your ballot paper in the coming days. 011
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 09/07/2026💚 Taking our members’ voices to Westminster. We met 13 Eastern MPs to discuss UNISON’s key campaigns and the future of our public services. ✊ #UNISON #UnionPower 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Operating theatre staff in Bedfordshire are on strike again today after NHS bosses snatched away their overtime rates. Simona’s not having it, and nor should you. Show your support now: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 183
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 06/07/2026We're in Westminster today, talking to regional MPs about fair visas and the crisis in higher education. Thanks to everyone who's turned up so far. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Jecelyn and her colleagues are back on the picket lines today because Bedfordshire NHS has cut their pay. It’s not right. Sign the petition now: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 01/07/2026😍 Amazing support from the London, East and South East region TUC for UNISON’s fair visa campaign. Kerry and Stephen gave a presentation to the executive earlier today. 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Norfolk goes to the polls on 16 July to elect a new police and crime commissioner. If you want to have a say you’ve only got until midnight tonight to register. Register now: www.gov.uk/register-to-... 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Bedfordshire operating theatre staff aren’t asking for a lot: just the same pay they had before. Support Rosie and her colleagues, sign the petition now: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 000
unisoneastern.bsky.social @unisoneastern.bsky.social · 29/06/2026✊ Join Matt in saying No to pay cuts in Bedfordshire hospitals. 🖋️ Sign the petition: unsn.uk/BedsTheatre 000
