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#HeartUnions Week – 9-15 February 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
Essex SEN school staff took their campaign to London to show the strength of feeling in their campaign for fair pay.
You can help these SEN school support staff continue their fight 👉 unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
You can help these SEN school support staff continue their fight 👉 unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
🤯 Wow, an absolutely amazing day in London taking the fight to Lift HQ.
Bosses refused to come out and meet strikers or even accept a delegation upstairs, but they can't have missed the message: fair pay for SEN staff ✊
eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Bosses refused to come out and meet strikers or even accept a delegation upstairs, but they can't have missed the message: fair pay for SEN staff ✊
eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Essex SEN school staff took their campaign to London to show the strength of feeling in their campaign for fair pay.
You can help these SEN school support staff continue their fight 👉 unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
You can help these SEN school support staff continue their fight 👉 unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
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🇵🇸 Workplace Day of Action for Palestine: Thurs 12 Feb
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🇵🇸 Workplace Day of Action for Palestine: Thurs 12 Feb
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
Solidarity with members striking this week at Bristol and Manchester Met universities 💜
“University workers have suffered years of below-inflation pay offers. So for bosses to come to the table with just 1.4 per cent is nothing short of an insult.” Mike Short, UNISON
“University workers have suffered years of below-inflation pay offers. So for bosses to come to the table with just 1.4 per cent is nothing short of an insult.” Mike Short, UNISON
University staff to go on strike for three days after rejecting pay offer
The university said teaching should not be affected
unsn.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Solidarity with members striking this week at Bristol and Manchester Met universities 💜
“University workers have suffered years of below-inflation pay offers. So for bosses to come to the table with just 1.4 per cent is nothing short of an insult.” Mike Short, UNISON
“University workers have suffered years of below-inflation pay offers. So for bosses to come to the table with just 1.4 per cent is nothing short of an insult.” Mike Short, UNISON
Sending solidarity to our members in Bristol and Manchester Met universities as they take industrial action today, making it clear that the 1.4% pay offer for HE staff isn't good enough 💜
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Sending solidarity to our members in Bristol and Manchester Met universities as they take industrial action today, making it clear that the 1.4% pay offer for HE staff isn't good enough 💜
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Water privatisation in England and Wales has been unpopular since Thatcher
People are bankrolled, private equity milked the companies, CEOs are overpaid... No improvement in the service
Unions want water back in public hands, reliable and cheaper alternative
@epsu.bsky.social
@blue-community.net
People are bankrolled, private equity milked the companies, CEOs are overpaid... No improvement in the service
Unions want water back in public hands, reliable and cheaper alternative
@epsu.bsky.social
@blue-community.net
Opinion: The UK’s water crisis cannot be fixed by a rebrand ❌️
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
Opinion: The UK’s water crisis cannot be fixed by a rebrand - UNISON National
If ministers truly want to fix Britain’s water system for good, they must start putting the public interest, environmental protection and workers’ expertise at the centre of reform
www.unison.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Water privatisation in England and Wales has been unpopular since Thatcher
People are bankrolled, private equity milked the companies, CEOs are overpaid... No improvement in the service
Unions want water back in public hands, reliable and cheaper alternative
@epsu.bsky.social
@blue-community.net
People are bankrolled, private equity milked the companies, CEOs are overpaid... No improvement in the service
Unions want water back in public hands, reliable and cheaper alternative
@epsu.bsky.social
@blue-community.net
In her first #HeartUnions week as UNISON general secretary, @andreaegangs.bsky.social urges everyone to join a union
"We have tremendous strength – but only when we know our rights, organise together in the workplace and are ready to take collective action."
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
"We have tremendous strength – but only when we know our rights, organise together in the workplace and are ready to take collective action."
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Opinion: This week is our chance to show what we can achieve - UNISON National
'Heart unions week is a chance to recruit – because the more workers that join us, the greater our power to win the pay, conditions, and dignity we deserve'
www.unison.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
In her first #HeartUnions week as UNISON general secretary, @andreaegangs.bsky.social urges everyone to join a union
"We have tremendous strength – but only when we know our rights, organise together in the workplace and are ready to take collective action."
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
"We have tremendous strength – but only when we know our rights, organise together in the workplace and are ready to take collective action."
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Opinion: The UK’s water crisis cannot be fixed by a rebrand ❌️
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
Opinion: The UK’s water crisis cannot be fixed by a rebrand - UNISON National
If ministers truly want to fix Britain’s water system for good, they must start putting the public interest, environmental protection and workers’ expertise at the centre of reform
www.unison.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Opinion: The UK’s water crisis cannot be fixed by a rebrand ❌️
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
Donna Rowe‑Merriman says ministers must put workers’ expertise, environmental protection and the case for renationalisation at the centre of change. ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/blogs-n...
UNISON Local Government SGE members standing #Together to support the march for love, hope and unity, in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Join here ⬇️
togetheralliance.org.uk
Join here ⬇️
togetheralliance.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
UNISON Local Government SGE members standing #Together to support the march for love, hope and unity, in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Join here ⬇️
togetheralliance.org.uk
Join here ⬇️
togetheralliance.org.uk
🇵🇸 Workplace Day of Action for Palestine: Thurs 12 Feb
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🇵🇸 Workplace Day of Action for Palestine: Thurs 12 Feb
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
Transport details, info and sign up: www.togetheralliance.org.uk
Transport details, info and sign up: www.togetheralliance.org.uk
Together Alliance
Together is an alliance of hundreds of civil society organisations united against the far right.
www.togetheralliance.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
Transport details, info and sign up: www.togetheralliance.org.uk
Transport details, info and sign up: www.togetheralliance.org.uk
‘We’re sick of the blame game. It’s important we stand together with our public services, with workers, so they feel protected.’
Lexine King, UNISON
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
Lexine King, UNISON
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
Immigrants have been the scapegoats for far too long.
We're marching on 28 March to say: "We're sick of the blame game."
@unison.org.uk
We're marching on 28 March to say: "We're sick of the blame game."
@unison.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
‘We’re sick of the blame game. It’s important we stand together with our public services, with workers, so they feel protected.’
Lexine King, UNISON
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
Lexine King, UNISON
Join us on 28 March in London to march for love, hope and unity.
This is what we are all about. Supporting our members and making sure their voice is heard by their employers.
You can help these SEN school support staff too unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
You can help these SEN school support staff too unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
Thanks so much to new @unisontheunion general secretary Andrea Egan for coming down to the Lift picket lines with a message of solidarity from UNISON's 1.3 million members ✊
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
This is what we are all about. Supporting our members and making sure their voice is heard by their employers.
You can help these SEN school support staff too unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
You can help these SEN school support staff too unsn.uk/LiftStrike #HeartUnions 💜
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Welcome to 2026 HeartUnions week! 💜
One of the main reasons we 💜 unions is how we can help secure higher pay and better work benefits for members ✊
One of the main reasons we 💜 unions is how we can help secure higher pay and better work benefits for members ✊
February 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Welcome to 2026 HeartUnions week! 💜
One of the main reasons we 💜 unions is how we can help secure higher pay and better work benefits for members ✊
One of the main reasons we 💜 unions is how we can help secure higher pay and better work benefits for members ✊
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♥️ #HeartUnionsWeek 💙 #JoinAUnion 💚
@nujofficial.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @tucneyh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @wearethemu.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @bectu.bsky.social
@nujofficial.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @tucneyh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @wearethemu.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @bectu.bsky.social
It's ♥️#heartunionsweek ♥️
Here are some of the union badges I've gathered over the years - been a member of a fair few of them too.
#Joinaunion #heartunions #solidarity
Here are some of the union badges I've gathered over the years - been a member of a fair few of them too.
#Joinaunion #heartunions #solidarity
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#HeartUnions Week – 9-15 February 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
#HeartUnions Week – 9-15 February 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union!
When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝
#HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜
Act NOW! Stop the removal of indefinite leave to remain rights
New government plans shift the goalposts for vital health and care staff and leave migrant workers open to exploitation
Consultation closes midnight 12 Feb
ukhomeoffice.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
UNISON’s guidance unsn.uk/ILRguide
New government plans shift the goalposts for vital health and care staff and leave migrant workers open to exploitation
Consultation closes midnight 12 Feb
ukhomeoffice.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
UNISON’s guidance unsn.uk/ILRguide
February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Act NOW! Stop the removal of indefinite leave to remain rights
New government plans shift the goalposts for vital health and care staff and leave migrant workers open to exploitation
Consultation closes midnight 12 Feb
ukhomeoffice.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
UNISON’s guidance unsn.uk/ILRguide
New government plans shift the goalposts for vital health and care staff and leave migrant workers open to exploitation
Consultation closes midnight 12 Feb
ukhomeoffice.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
UNISON’s guidance unsn.uk/ILRguide
📢 “This crisis is being dumped squarely on the backs of workers.”
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff and students in Southend to oppose the University of Essex’s plan to cut 400 jobs and close their Southend campus.
Read more here ⬇️ www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff and students in Southend to oppose the University of Essex’s plan to cut 400 jobs and close their Southend campus.
Read more here ⬇️ www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...
February 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM
📢 “This crisis is being dumped squarely on the backs of workers.”
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff and students in Southend to oppose the University of Essex’s plan to cut 400 jobs and close their Southend campus.
Read more here ⬇️ www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff and students in Southend to oppose the University of Essex’s plan to cut 400 jobs and close their Southend campus.
Read more here ⬇️ www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/02...
UNISON says 'reckless' Essex Uni cuts will affect students as strike looms.
“These reckless cuts aren’t just a tragedy for the hundreds of staff losing their jobs.There’s no way to swing the axe so widely without thwacking students and the wider community in the process."
“These reckless cuts aren’t just a tragedy for the hundreds of staff losing their jobs.There’s no way to swing the axe so widely without thwacking students and the wider community in the process."
Union worker says 'reckless' Essex Uni cuts will affect students as strike looms
It was revealed in December that the university is closing its Southend Campus this summer, and relocating all courses to its Colchester site.
unsn.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
UNISON says 'reckless' Essex Uni cuts will affect students as strike looms.
“These reckless cuts aren’t just a tragedy for the hundreds of staff losing their jobs.There’s no way to swing the axe so widely without thwacking students and the wider community in the process."
“These reckless cuts aren’t just a tragedy for the hundreds of staff losing their jobs.There’s no way to swing the axe so widely without thwacking students and the wider community in the process."
Specialist SEN staff in schools deal daily with complex needs, yet their skills are not recognised or valued.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff from Lift academy schools in Essex on the picket line today to show our union is fully supporting them.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff from Lift academy schools in Essex on the picket line today to show our union is fully supporting them.
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Specialist SEN staff in schools deal daily with complex needs, yet their skills are not recognised or valued.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff from Lift academy schools in Essex on the picket line today to show our union is fully supporting them.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff from Lift academy schools in Essex on the picket line today to show our union is fully supporting them.
Want to volunteer to be part of the cheer squad for the London Marathon?
UNISON has a recognition/partnership agreement with Marie Curie, and they are the official charity partner for the London Marathon in 2026.
Choose your shift. Register to volunteer
UNISON has a recognition/partnership agreement with Marie Curie, and they are the official charity partner for the London Marathon in 2026.
Choose your shift. Register to volunteer
Marie Curie
unsn.uk
February 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Want to volunteer to be part of the cheer squad for the London Marathon?
UNISON has a recognition/partnership agreement with Marie Curie, and they are the official charity partner for the London Marathon in 2026.
Choose your shift. Register to volunteer
UNISON has a recognition/partnership agreement with Marie Curie, and they are the official charity partner for the London Marathon in 2026.
Choose your shift. Register to volunteer
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I was honoured to be asked by @unison.org.uk Newcastle City branch to be keynote speaker for their Disability in the Workplace seminar to talk about access, adjustments, and inclusion at work, and my experience living with a disability. They also launched their disability in the workplace report
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I was honoured to be asked by @unison.org.uk Newcastle City branch to be keynote speaker for their Disability in the Workplace seminar to talk about access, adjustments, and inclusion at work, and my experience living with a disability. They also launched their disability in the workplace report
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Staff health, safety and well-being are an essential part of UNISON's work.
Are you a health member? Share your views on your life at work! Take the survey below 👇
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90992421/...
Are you a health member? Share your views on your life at work! Take the survey below 👇
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90992421/...
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Staff health, safety and well-being are an essential part of UNISON's work.
Are you a health member? Share your views on your life at work! Take the survey below 👇
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90992421/...
Are you a health member? Share your views on your life at work! Take the survey below 👇
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90992421/...
Fantastic turnout at the rally today in Southend to oppose closure of the campus ✊
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social and union members
“These cuts will wreck the university and gut the city of Southend,” said Andrea, calling for a rethink.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social and union members
“These cuts will wreck the university and gut the city of Southend,” said Andrea, calling for a rethink.
February 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Fantastic turnout at the rally today in Southend to oppose closure of the campus ✊
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social and union members
“These cuts will wreck the university and gut the city of Southend,” said Andrea, calling for a rethink.
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social and union members
“These cuts will wreck the university and gut the city of Southend,” said Andrea, calling for a rethink.
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MPs are backing UNISON's campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale.
Vulnerable residents, their families and dedicated care staff deserve better than this ideological nonsense 🔽
Vulnerable residents, their families and dedicated care staff deserve better than this ideological nonsense 🔽
Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure
Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale.
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
MPs are backing UNISON's campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale.
Vulnerable residents, their families and dedicated care staff deserve better than this ideological nonsense 🔽
Vulnerable residents, their families and dedicated care staff deserve better than this ideological nonsense 🔽
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A massive thank you to @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social and @unison.org.uk for collaborating with us to host an event for MPs to hear directly from migrant workers set to be affected by the settlement proposals.
As @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social said: MPs are waking up to the magnitude of these plans!
As @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social said: MPs are waking up to the magnitude of these plans!
February 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A massive thank you to @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social and @unison.org.uk for collaborating with us to host an event for MPs to hear directly from migrant workers set to be affected by the settlement proposals.
As @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social said: MPs are waking up to the magnitude of these plans!
As @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social said: MPs are waking up to the magnitude of these plans!