UNISON in Higher Education
@unisoninhe.bsky.social
UNISON is the largest UK trade union for support staff in higher education. We work to improve pay, terms, and conditions for our members. #StandTogether #FundOurFuture
Bristol and Manchester Met are taking industrial action this week to send a clear message to university leaders - staff in HE need an actual pay rise after years of pay cuts.
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Bristol and Manchester Met are taking industrial action this week to send a clear message to university leaders - staff in HE need an actual pay rise after years of pay cuts.
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
University staff deserve better.
If you're in the area, join a picket line in solidarity.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
This week, university staff Manchester Met and Bristol University are striking to demand a pay rise that acknowledges their work and dedication.
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
February 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
This week, university staff Manchester Met and Bristol University are striking to demand a pay rise that acknowledges their work and dedication.
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
After years of real-terms pay cuts, a further pay cut is simply not good enough. University staff deserve better.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
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Strike day one is live and kicking! We’re calling for better pay in HE after an insulting pay offer of just 1.4% was imposed on hard working staff.
@unison.org.uk @unisoninhe.bsky.social
@unison.org.uk @unisoninhe.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Strike day one is live and kicking! We’re calling for better pay in HE after an insulting pay offer of just 1.4% was imposed on hard working staff.
@unison.org.uk @unisoninhe.bsky.social
@unison.org.uk @unisoninhe.bsky.social
After years of real-terms pay cuts, 1.4% is insulting.
Dedicated staff working in universities deserve better.
Solidarity with members who are taking industrial action today.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
Dedicated staff working in universities deserve better.
Solidarity with members who are taking industrial action today.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
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 11:05 AM
After years of real-terms pay cuts, 1.4% is insulting.
Dedicated staff working in universities deserve better.
Solidarity with members who are taking industrial action today.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
Dedicated staff working in universities deserve better.
Solidarity with members who are taking industrial action today.
#fundourfuture #fundourpay
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We are here and we are ready!
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We are here and we are ready!
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
Get yourself down and show your support. ✊
The forum, Southend on Sea
Universities face an existential crisis. We need a funding model that recognises HE's vital social, cultural, and economic value.
Join @unison.org.uk and @ucu.org.uk members tomorrow, with Andrea Egan and Jo Grady, to rally against the cuts. #fundourfuture
eastern.unison.org.uk/events/stop-...
Join @unison.org.uk and @ucu.org.uk members tomorrow, with Andrea Egan and Jo Grady, to rally against the cuts. #fundourfuture
eastern.unison.org.uk/events/stop-...
‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?
When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degr...
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Universities face an existential crisis. We need a funding model that recognises HE's vital social, cultural, and economic value.
Join @unison.org.uk and @ucu.org.uk members tomorrow, with Andrea Egan and Jo Grady, to rally against the cuts. #fundourfuture
eastern.unison.org.uk/events/stop-...
Join @unison.org.uk and @ucu.org.uk members tomorrow, with Andrea Egan and Jo Grady, to rally against the cuts. #fundourfuture
eastern.unison.org.uk/events/stop-...
As part of @tuc.org.uk's Year of Climate Action, @ucu.org.uk are holding x2 workshops ahead of the Education Unions Climate Festival on 14 March. The first, 'embedding Climate Education in the curriculum', is on 4 Feb. @unison.org.uk members can sign up for free.
cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embed...
cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embed...
Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum- Delivered for Year of Climate Action
4th February, 2026 3:30-5pm – Embedding Climate Education in the Curriculum- Delivered for Year of Climate Action This event is open to any member of an education trade union. The purpose is to provid...
cpd.web.ucu.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM
As part of @tuc.org.uk's Year of Climate Action, @ucu.org.uk are holding x2 workshops ahead of the Education Unions Climate Festival on 14 March. The first, 'embedding Climate Education in the curriculum', is on 4 Feb. @unison.org.uk members can sign up for free.
cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embed...
cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embed...
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✊️ UNISON Higher Education Conference delegates stand with staff at the University of Essex Southend campus as they face the threat of closure. We oppose proposed job cuts and course closures. A joint union rally will take place on 5 February at The Forum, Elmer Square, from 12pm-1pm. #uhighered26
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
✊️ UNISON Higher Education Conference delegates stand with staff at the University of Essex Southend campus as they face the threat of closure. We oppose proposed job cuts and course closures. A joint union rally will take place on 5 February at The Forum, Elmer Square, from 12pm-1pm. #uhighered26
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UNISON is fighting for fair pay and proper funding in higher education, warning that workers and students are being hit hard by a growing financial crisis.
Read here ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Read here ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Fighting for pay and funding in higher education - UNISON National
'While senior executive pay gets more obscene by the day, our lowest-paid staff struggle to get to the end of the month and this is not acceptable'
www.unison.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
UNISON is fighting for fair pay and proper funding in higher education, warning that workers and students are being hit hard by a growing financial crisis.
Read here ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Read here ⬇️
www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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💬 "Together we will continue to campaign for the idea, it's not that radical, that education is valued and should be available to all, for all ages and at all levels."
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social at the 2026 National Higher Education Conference in Brighton.
#uhighered26 🎓️
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social at the 2026 National Higher Education Conference in Brighton.
#uhighered26 🎓️
January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
💬 "Together we will continue to campaign for the idea, it's not that radical, that education is valued and should be available to all, for all ages and at all levels."
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social at the 2026 National Higher Education Conference in Brighton.
#uhighered26 🎓️
UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social at the 2026 National Higher Education Conference in Brighton.
#uhighered26 🎓️
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Welcome to delegates at our National Higher Education Conference #uhighered26 in Brighton! 💜
Conference info: unsn.uk/45uER8U
Conference info: unsn.uk/45uER8U
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Welcome to delegates at our National Higher Education Conference #uhighered26 in Brighton! 💜
Conference info: unsn.uk/45uER8U
Conference info: unsn.uk/45uER8U
Delegates have arrived in Brighton and Hove for UNISON's National Higher Education Conference to discuss issues impacting staff working in higher education.
HE is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
HE is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Delegates have arrived in Brighton and Hove for UNISON's National Higher Education Conference to discuss issues impacting staff working in higher education.
HE is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
HE is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
The continued reliance on an HE funding model based on tuition fees means more and more debt is shifted to students, while staff pay for the lack of funding through cuts and redundancies. We need a radical overhaul to HE and a long-term funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
A radical overhaul of university funding is needed – to ensure better pay and free education - UNISON National
The UK Government’s continued reliance on tuition fees as the main funding mechanism for Higher Education will mean staff will lose out and students will be placed in increasing amounts of debt. UNISO...
www.unison.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The continued reliance on an HE funding model based on tuition fees means more and more debt is shifted to students, while staff pay for the lack of funding through cuts and redundancies. We need a radical overhaul to HE and a long-term funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
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On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.
Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️
Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM
On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.
Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️
Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️
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Andrea Egan begins her five-year term as UNISON general secretary.
💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
Read here ⬇️
unsn.uk/49zUb6C
💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
Read here ⬇️
unsn.uk/49zUb6C
January 22, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Andrea Egan begins her five-year term as UNISON general secretary.
💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
Read here ⬇️
unsn.uk/49zUb6C
💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’
Read here ⬇️
unsn.uk/49zUb6C
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University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter developed with UNISON
University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter
The University of Brighton has become the first higher education institution to sign UNISON South East’s anti-racism charter.
unsn.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
University of Brighton becomes first higher education institution in south-east to sign anti-racism charter developed with UNISON
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Education unions are calling on the government, employers, and technology providers to commit to involving educators and their unions at every stage of AI and EdTech adoption.
AI alone cannot fix underfunding, staff shortages and overwhelming workloads.
Read more here 👇
AI alone cannot fix underfunding, staff shortages and overwhelming workloads.
Read more here 👇
8 in 10 parents trust education staff on AI as unions set out roadmap – TUC
New polling reveals that a majority of parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central at every stage of AI adoption in education - to deliver the best outcomes for children and young...
www.tuc.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Education unions are calling on the government, employers, and technology providers to commit to involving educators and their unions at every stage of AI and EdTech adoption.
AI alone cannot fix underfunding, staff shortages and overwhelming workloads.
Read more here 👇
AI alone cannot fix underfunding, staff shortages and overwhelming workloads.
Read more here 👇
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🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity!
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity!
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm
📍 Online
Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚
✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️
unsn.uk/4aP03tM
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Your UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Your UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
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This International Day for the Abolition of Slavery we focus on modern slavery and migrant workers.
Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers and and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise.
unsn.uk/40fbIvx
Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers and and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise.
unsn.uk/40fbIvx
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This International Day for the Abolition of Slavery we focus on modern slavery and migrant workers.
Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers and and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise.
unsn.uk/40fbIvx
Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers and and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise.
unsn.uk/40fbIvx
Join 100s of educators and activists from across the education spectrum for a day of critical discussion exploring the role of educators in organising for a just transition.
At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Join 100s of educators and activists from across the education spectrum for a day of critical discussion exploring the role of educators in organising for a just transition.
At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
The Pay Ballot Bear has voted, have you?
Your HE industrial action pay ballot must be received by Friday! Post your ballot TODAY!
Send a message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough. University staff deserve better than another real-terms pay cut. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
Your HE industrial action pay ballot must be received by Friday! Post your ballot TODAY!
Send a message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough. University staff deserve better than another real-terms pay cut. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Pay Ballot Bear has voted, have you?
Your HE industrial action pay ballot must be received by Friday! Post your ballot TODAY!
Send a message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough. University staff deserve better than another real-terms pay cut. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
Your HE industrial action pay ballot must be received by Friday! Post your ballot TODAY!
Send a message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough. University staff deserve better than another real-terms pay cut. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Digital tools are increasingly used to stalk, harass, and sexually exploit women and girls. AI amplifies the abuse. Action is needed from tech companies, governments and society.
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.
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Last call for higher education members to return their ballot papers so get down to your local post box today and return your vote! 🏁
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National
There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay
www.unison.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Last call for higher education members to return their ballot papers so get down to your local post box today and return your vote! 🏁
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE