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Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 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-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 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!
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️

Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.

Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Teachers get an allowance for the extra work that comes with supporting SEN pupils.

Support staff at Lift get nothing.

It’s not right, it’s not fair.

Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pause today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also remember that we’re still fighting to realise the promise of a country fit for heroes.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 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-...
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
UNISON members should be receiving their postal ballots to vote for the next general secretary now.

Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
⚠️ Thanks to everyone who came to the health and safety training day on Friday ⚠️

It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!

See you next year 👀
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you know that Britain's first Black mayor was from right here in the Eastern region?

West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
👏 👏 👏 Amazing news from Dorset, where trusts have scrapped plans to chuck 1,700 staff into a subsidiary company, putting them at risk of worse pay and conditions after workers overwhelmingly backed strikes to save their jobs.

Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There's just a few days left to apply for your dream job!

Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mental health counsellors took their strike protest to Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's main site, today.

NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.
September 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🌍 Greening the planet starts in the workplace and the home.

Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Norfolk and Waveney Mind counsellors are on strike all week because they're not being paid NHS rates for NHS work.

Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for two regional organisers to join the team here at UNISON Eastern.

If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...
September 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
✊ A fantastic Know Your Rights day for migrant workers in Chelmsford yesterday!

Well done to UNISON Essex and Southend UNISON 👏👏👏
September 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Green Week this year is extra special as we’re looking ahead to @unisontheunion Year of Green Activity.

Read regional convenor Becky Tye’s blog on why it’s so important public service workers take part 👇

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
UNISON Eastern’s regional council met yesterday to decide the region’s nomination for general secretary.

Delegates voted to support Christina McAnea.

Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...
September 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hats off to Suffolk County UNISON for an inspiring event bringing together migrant workers for a day of educating and organising!
September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The sun was shining as we celebrated the longest strike in history yesterday!

Another fantastic day at the Burston Strike School!
September 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Get ready for @unisontheunion’s Green Week later this month.

In 2025 it’ll be the gateway to 2026’s Year of Green Activity so let’s make it a good one.

Here’s how you can get involved: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
September 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM