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More than 1,500 hospital workers in Humber region get back pay.

A deal has been reached between trade union UNISON and the NHS Humber Health Partnership to raise healthcare assistants in East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire up a grade.
More than 1,500 hospital workers in Humber region get back pay
The back pay dates from April 2021 and includes workers who previously worked at hospitals too
unsn.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Have you voted in the UNISON general secretary election? 🗳️

It’s your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and in key negotiations.

No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857

Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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💜 Join UNISON at our 2nd Scottish Care Workers’ Conference on 22 Nov 2025 in Glasgow!

Connect, share & shape the future of care work ahead of election year 2026 💪

Expenses covered + lunch provided 🍴
👉 Register: forms.office.com/e/1ZU0UUF3PA

#UNISON #CareWorkers #Scotland
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💻

@unison.org.uk is calling for the resignation of the chief executive and trustees of the National Coal Mining Museum.

They have failed to act in the Museum’s best interests, failed to manage the Museum’s resources responsibly, and more.

Sign it here 👉 unsn.uk/NCMMpetition
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“NHS staff must be able to do their jobs without fear of harassment or abuse.”

UNISON head of health, Helga Pile, warns growing racist rhetoric is putting healthcare workers at risk. Employers and ministers must act now to protect staff.

Read here: unsn.uk/3JWnLsK
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Today on Armistice day we observe a two-minute silence to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

And we hold the hope of peace in our thoughts for all the armed conflicts and war still happening today.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The NMC has noted concerns from staff and recently signed UNISON's Anti-Racism Charter to tackle ethnicity-based disparities in regulatory processes including disproportionate Fitness to Practise (FtP) referrals. Survey is still open
NMC Code feedback sees AI, anti-racism and wellbeing among key themes
The NMC has received over 12,500 responses to its ongoing Code and revalidation review survey and has outlined early feedback
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
There's still time to vote in the higher education pay ballot so vote YES for strike action now to fight for the pay you deserve!

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 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Getting the Living Wage ➡️
Free guide unsn.uk/3qHT9iN

💷 What is the Living Wage?
🤝 Making the case to employers
💡 Campaign tips
#LivingWageWeek
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
November is TUC #YoungWorkersMonth

There’s a schedule of events running for UNISON young members throughout the month.

Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/TUCyoungwork...
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
BBC News: Hospital staff get four years back pay and promotions in new deal unsn.uk/3LRrhVS

"Staff have been carrying out duties above their pay grade to make sure patients get the best possible care."

"It's only right that they are regraded and fairly compensated for the work they've done" UNISON
Hospital staff get four years back pay and promotions in new deal
Trade union Unison says workers were carrying out tasks that should have been paid at a higher rate.
unsn.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
University restructure causing concern for professional services staff, says UNISON Cymru
University restructure causing concern for professional services staff, says UNISON
PROPOSED restructuring at Cardiff University affecting more than 1,000 professional services staff is creating widespread anxiety over potential job downgrades and pressure to leave, UNISON Cymru…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Solidarity with fellow UNISON members striking at the National Coal Mining Museum!

Sign their petition to support the cause unsn.uk/NCMMpetition
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Rally with us to support the Gloucestershire Phlebotomists’ fair pay fight

Solidarity is needed for the longest strike in NHS history, argues Henry Fowler of @strikemap.org

📍Join the rally Mon 17 Nov at Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2TG
Rally with us to support the Gloucestershire Phlebotomists’ fair pay fight
IT HAS so far lasted 236 days, the longest in NHS history, and it is the achievement of the Gloucestershire phlebotomists (who take blood samples from patients).They have picketed, rallied and…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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November is TUC Young Workers’ Month.

There’s a schedule of events running for UNISON young members throughout the month.

Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/TUCyoungworkers25
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
💥 236 days on strike.
The longest in NHS history.
Join phlebotomists in Gloucestershire - still fighting for fair pay.
📍 Shire Hall, 17 Nov, GL1 2TG
🎤 With TUC’s Paul Nowak & UNISON’s Christina McAnea
✊ Bring your banners & solidarity
🔗 RSVP unsn.uk/GlosRally17Nov
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November 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Giving voice to public service workers.

Roger McKenzie talks to general secretary of UNISON Christina McAnea about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on members, the local government funding emergency and the threat of Reform UK
Giving voice to public service workers
LABOUR needs to “be brave and shift to socialist policies,” says Christina McAnea, the general secretary of Britain’s biggest union, Unison.In a wide-ranging interview about the challenges facing the…
unsn.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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@unison.org.uk reps & branches - it's #LivingWageWeek so check out our bargaining guide for a fair living wage! www.unison.org.uk/living-wage-...
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It’s Financial Wellbeing Week! 💜

UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more.

🗓️ 10–14 Nov
💻 MS Teams / Zoom

🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
Financial Wellbeing Week 2025 | UNISON College
learning and organising
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November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We fall silent this morning on Remembrance Sunday to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

And hold the hope of peace in our thoughts for all the armed conflicts and war still happening today.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
👀 UNISON member? Check your post for your ballot pack ✉️

UNISON's general secretary election is your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and key negotiations.

📮 Vote and post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote 👉 unsn.uk/gs2025
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Support staff in schools and early years are unsung heroes 💜 They create a safe and happy place for children to learn. On Friday 28 November we’ll be celebrating #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – see how you can get involved www.starsinourschools.uk
@UNISONinSchools
Stars in Our Schools
UNISON celebrating all school support staff
www.starsinourschools.uk
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Christina McAnea on Times Radio describes how UNISON fought back over the transfer of NHS staff into subsidiary companies, telling ministers “we will fight you everywhere this happens… Thankfully they saw sense and listened to the unions.”

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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“I genuinely think that public services matter to people in this country. And you can’t have a good, vibrant economy or infrastructure unless you have good, efficient public services.” Christina McAnea, UNISON general secretary, talking to Times Radio.

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November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Tremendous spirit outside the Transport for Greater Manchester offices ✊💯

Almost 400 workers are striking over a below-inflation pay offer.
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM