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Paul Nowak brought solidarity from millions of workers in the TUC to University of Essex staff fighting plans to
👎️ cut jobs
👎️ cut courses
👎️ close Southend
It’s time for the uni to scrap the plans and ministers to properly fund higher education.
✊ Solidarity with UCU members on strike this week
👎️ cut jobs
👎️ cut courses
👎️ close Southend
It’s time for the uni to scrap the plans and ministers to properly fund higher education.
✊ Solidarity with UCU members on strike this week
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Paul Nowak brought solidarity from millions of workers in the TUC to University of Essex staff fighting plans to
👎️ cut jobs
👎️ cut courses
👎️ close Southend
It’s time for the uni to scrap the plans and ministers to properly fund higher education.
✊ Solidarity with UCU members on strike this week
👎️ cut jobs
👎️ cut courses
👎️ close Southend
It’s time for the uni to scrap the plans and ministers to properly fund higher education.
✊ Solidarity with UCU members on strike this week
Amazing joint rally with UCU and students at the University of Essex today ✊
Staff won't take these callous cuts lying down ✂️
Staff won't take these callous cuts lying down ✂️
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Amazing joint rally with UCU and students at the University of Essex today ✊
Staff won't take these callous cuts lying down ✂️
Staff won't take these callous cuts lying down ✂️
UNISON Uni of Essex branch secretary Ryan explains why we’re battling to keep the Southend campus open.
The battle against the cuts continues this week:
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 12 February
📍 Uni of Essex, Colchester Road entrance (Wivenhoe-side)
The battle against the cuts continues this week:
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 12 February
📍 Uni of Essex, Colchester Road entrance (Wivenhoe-side)
February 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
UNISON Uni of Essex branch secretary Ryan explains why we’re battling to keep the Southend campus open.
The battle against the cuts continues this week:
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 12 February
📍 Uni of Essex, Colchester Road entrance (Wivenhoe-side)
The battle against the cuts continues this week:
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 12 February
📍 Uni of Essex, Colchester Road entrance (Wivenhoe-side)
🤯 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 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
🤯 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...
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 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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...
🌧️ The rain couldn't dampen Lift’s staff’s spirits today – they’re still fighting for the pay they deserve.
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
February 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
🌧️ The rain couldn't dampen Lift’s staff’s spirits today – they’re still fighting for the pay they deserve.
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Rianna and her colleagues have far more responsibilities than teaching assistants in mainstream schools, but their pay is the same.
They’re being forced out on strike again this week. Read all about it here: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
They’re being forced out on strike again this week. Read all about it here: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Rianna and her colleagues have far more responsibilities than teaching assistants in mainstream schools, but their pay is the same.
They’re being forced out on strike again this week. Read all about it here: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
They’re being forced out on strike again this week. Read all about it here: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Join Andrea as we fight to defend jobs at the University of Essex!
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 5 February
📍 The Forum, Southend
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 5 February
📍 The Forum, Southend
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Join Andrea as we fight to defend jobs at the University of Essex!
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 5 February
📍 The Forum, Southend
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Thursday 5 February
📍 The Forum, Southend
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Give it up for Joy and Kolade who are in Parliament today ahead of the debate on indefinite leave to remain to make a case for a fairer visa system.
Read all about it: www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
Read all about it: www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Give it up for Joy and Kolade who are in Parliament today ahead of the debate on indefinite leave to remain to make a case for a fairer visa system.
Read all about it: www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
Read all about it: www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
✊ Brady and his colleagues are on strike for the recognition they deserve.
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
✊ Brady and his colleagues are on strike for the recognition they deserve.
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...
😍 Sensational scenes at the SEN school strike.
Here’s why Lift workers are taking action.
Read more: unsn.uk/LiftStrike
Here’s why Lift workers are taking action.
Read more: unsn.uk/LiftStrike
January 31, 2026 at 4:31 PM
😍 Sensational scenes at the SEN school strike.
Here’s why Lift workers are taking action.
Read more: unsn.uk/LiftStrike
Here’s why Lift workers are taking action.
Read more: unsn.uk/LiftStrike
Lift Schools staff supporting SEN pupils are on strike for the pay and recognition they deserve.
Head to the picket lines to show your support ✊
📅 Wednesday 28 January
⏰ 8am to 11am
📍 Columbus, Chelmsford
and
📍 Pioneer, Basildon
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01...
Head to the picket lines to show your support ✊
📅 Wednesday 28 January
⏰ 8am to 11am
📍 Columbus, Chelmsford
and
📍 Pioneer, Basildon
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01...
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Lift Schools staff supporting SEN pupils are on strike for the pay and recognition they deserve.
Head to the picket lines to show your support ✊
📅 Wednesday 28 January
⏰ 8am to 11am
📍 Columbus, Chelmsford
and
📍 Pioneer, Basildon
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01...
Head to the picket lines to show your support ✊
📅 Wednesday 28 January
⏰ 8am to 11am
📍 Columbus, Chelmsford
and
📍 Pioneer, Basildon
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01...
Cambridge City Council has signed UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter 👏👏👏
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Cambridge City Council has signed UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter 👏👏👏
🚨 Big announcement time:
Kerry Baigent is our new regional secretary 👏
Everyone wish a warm welcome to Kerry and all the best to Tim in the South West.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Kerry Baigent is our new regional secretary 👏
Everyone wish a warm welcome to Kerry and all the best to Tim in the South West.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🚨 Big announcement time:
Kerry Baigent is our new regional secretary 👏
Everyone wish a warm welcome to Kerry and all the best to Tim in the South West.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Kerry Baigent is our new regional secretary 👏
Everyone wish a warm welcome to Kerry and all the best to Tim in the South West.
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Happy Christmas everyone – especially those keeping our public services going over the holidays.
Rest up and let’s get ready for a winning 2026 🎆✊
Rest up and let’s get ready for a winning 2026 🎆✊
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Christmas everyone – especially those keeping our public services going over the holidays.
Rest up and let’s get ready for a winning 2026 🎆✊
Rest up and let’s get ready for a winning 2026 🎆✊
We’re after an experienced team player to take on a vital role supporting our organising staff.
Got what it takes? Apply today!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
Got what it takes? Apply today!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We’re after an experienced team player to take on a vital role supporting our organising staff.
Got what it takes? Apply today!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
Got what it takes? Apply today!
www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
✊ SEN support staff in Essex have voted 100% in favour of striking over the lack of recognition for their jobs.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
✊ SEN support staff in Essex have voted 100% in favour of striking over the lack of recognition for their jobs.
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Who’s still buzzing from yesterday’s lobby?
Thanks to all the MPs who came to hear members’ stories and their reasons for wanting a humane shake-up of immigration rules.
✅ Sector-wide visa
✅ Five-year qualifying for right to remain
✅ Sectoral fair pay
Read more: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Thanks to all the MPs who came to hear members’ stories and their reasons for wanting a humane shake-up of immigration rules.
✅ Sector-wide visa
✅ Five-year qualifying for right to remain
✅ Sectoral fair pay
Read more: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Who’s still buzzing from yesterday’s lobby?
Thanks to all the MPs who came to hear members’ stories and their reasons for wanting a humane shake-up of immigration rules.
✅ Sector-wide visa
✅ Five-year qualifying for right to remain
✅ Sectoral fair pay
Read more: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Thanks to all the MPs who came to hear members’ stories and their reasons for wanting a humane shake-up of immigration rules.
✅ Sector-wide visa
✅ Five-year qualifying for right to remain
✅ Sectoral fair pay
Read more: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
We're looking for two full-time and one part-time area organisers to join the UNISON Eastern team!
Apply now: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/?...
Apply now: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/?...
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're looking for two full-time and one part-time area organisers to join the UNISON Eastern team!
Apply now: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/?...
Apply now: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/?...
Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.
🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!
That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Well done to everyone who made it such a success!
Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!
📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December
Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...
⏰ The clock is ticking in UNISON’s general secretary election.
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⏰ The clock is ticking in UNISON’s general secretary election.
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!
Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!
✉️ Send it back now!