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Coventry City branch of UNISON trade union in Coventry, UK. The Union for public service workers in Coventry.
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Two weeks to go until we celebrate support staff during #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars day ✨ What better way to celebrate these key roles by nominating them in our fantastic prize draw! Check out details on how to enter here: www.starsinourschools.uk/nominate-a-s...
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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#Warwickshire #carer worked 70 hour weeks for less than the minimum wage.

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Warwickshire carer worked 70-hour weeks for less than minimum wage
Poling Choi, from Warwickshire, was not properly compensated for travel time between patients.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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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...
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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General Secretary Election – Please Use Your Vote
Look out your ballot paper! Ballots for the UNISON General Secretary election are being sent out! When you receive the ballot, please return it straight away. Coventry City UNISON has nominated And…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Serbia: Air traffic controllers union leaders sacked after strike
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October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Statement of solidarity with Jamaica 🇯🇲

At this time of uncertainty, we extend our love, strength, and solidarity to all those in Jamaica and the wider Jamaican community here in the UK. 💜

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October 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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🎙️ Episode #20 of the LG podcast is still live. This episode features Lorraine Thomson and Glen Williams from UNISON’s National Local Government Service Group Executive. Listen here 👉 unsn.uk/3OESnys
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve just opened nominate a star. This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings. Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Watch the recent @The_TUC webinar on Making #AI work for Workers. youtu.be/itMjSht_hhA?...
Webinar: Making AI work for workers
YouTube video by TUC Education
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October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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UNISON statement on the Manchester synagogue attack: "Jewish people should not have to live in fear in the UK. We all have a role to play in stamping out antisemitism." www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Statement on the Manchester synagogue attack | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON is horrified at the terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue yesterday, which left two people dead and many more injured.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Local Government Pay Award - 2025/26. A Message From #Coventry City #UNISON. click link for details.

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PAY AWARD 2025/26 – A MESSAGE FROM COVENTRY CITY UNISON
#UNISON Members working for Coventry City Council or covered by the Local Government pay agreement will have received back pay in their August wage slip going back to April. The award, which covers…
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September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Online event today for people interested in finding out more about #UNISON membership. 😀 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1687353181...
UNISON Information Event
Find out about UNISON and its benefits
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September 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Hi all,
Here is a short solidarity appeal from #Türkiye for people to sign:

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Thanks
Türkiye: No to union-busting at Digel
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September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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UNISON statement on recent rallies and demonstrations
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Statement on recent rallies and demonstrations | Article | News | UNISON National
UNISON’s objectives include fighting for fairness and equality and challenging all forms of discrimination including any form of racism. We have always
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September 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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#Pension overhaul is not the answer to councils’ funding woes, says #UNISON

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Pension overhaul is not the answer to councils’ funding woes, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Forcing council staff on to inferior pensions would leave retired workers worse off and add to the already severe recruitment crisis in local government
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September 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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#UNISON on the protest about #Palantir in #Coventry earlier today. We had a good UNISON presence with flags and placards, and the purple jackets!
#UNISON on the protest about #Palantir in #Coventry earlier today. We had a good UNISON presence with flags and placards, and the purple jackets!
September 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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#Coventry council to use #Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services.

Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’

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Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services
Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’
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August 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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#UNISON are hosting a webinar in September on the important subject of #neurodiversity awareness for schools’ workers.

The session will take place on 11 Sep 2025, from 4pm to 5pm.

UNISON’s national website has details on how to book:

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New webinar for UNISON members on neurodiversity
UNISON are hosting a webinar in September on the important subject of neurodiversity awareness for schools’ workers. The session will take place on 11 September 2025, from 4pm to 5pm. UNISON&…
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August 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Coach departure. Sept 13th. 8am Coventry; 8.40am Leamington

Booking:-
Text/Phone: 07496 647254
Email: coventryunite@yahoo.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Hi all,
Here is a short #solidarity appeal from the #Philippines for people to sign:
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Just takes a matter of seconds 😀
Philippines: Support striking workers at Kawasaki Motors
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August 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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We need a maximum workplace temperature.
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We need a maximum working temperature
Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of illnesses....
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August 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Climate justice = social justice 🌍

On #InternationalYouthDay, we call on all generations to join our fight for sustainable, green public services and a just transition.

Find out more
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💚 #ClimateJustice #Sustainability
International Youth Day
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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August 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Free Course for #UNISON members: Communicating with Success

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Free Course for UNISON members: Communicating with Success
We are pleased to promote this FREE course from UNISON which is available to all members. Communicating with Success This bitesize 60 minute workshop is suitable for all members who want support in…
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July 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Hi all,
A short solidarity request from trade unionists in #Georgia:

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Just takes a few seconds to complete
LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM