UNISON Northern
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Sharing news & updates about the northern region of UNISON, the UK's largest union.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️
24 December - 7am - 2pm
25 December until 28 December - closed
29 and 30 December - 7am - 11pm
31 December - 7am - 2pm
1 January - Closed
2 January - 7am - 11pm
3 January - 9am - 4pm
24 December - 7am - 2pm
25 December until 28 December - closed
29 and 30 December - 7am - 11pm
31 December - 7am - 2pm
1 January - Closed
2 January - 7am - 11pm
3 January - 9am - 4pm
✨ Nominations are open for the Local Service Champion Award!
Hear from Jan Green on why it matters 🥳
Nominate a colleague today 👇
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
#LocalServiceChampions
Hear from Jan Green on why it matters 🥳
Nominate a colleague today 👇
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
#LocalServiceChampions
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
✨ Nominations are open for the Local Service Champion Award!
Hear from Jan Green on why it matters 🥳
Nominate a colleague today 👇
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
#LocalServiceChampions
Hear from Jan Green on why it matters 🥳
Nominate a colleague today 👇
www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...
#LocalServiceChampions
The Winter Essentials Grant is back
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Winter Essentials Grant is back
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
The Winter Essentials Grant is back
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
Winter Essentials Grant - UNISON National
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Winter Essentials Grant is back
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating.
If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications will open on Wed 10 Dec.
More info 👇
www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...
On International Day for Disabled People, Angela Hamilton blogs about celebrating Disabled Members achievements.
Read the blog 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Read the blog 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Blog post: Celebrating Disabled Members achievements by Angela Hamilton - UNISON Northern
Our Disabled Members are extraordinary, not because we are brave or heroic, not because we live with medical conditions or impairments and not because we are famous. We are extraordinary because we…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
On International Day for Disabled People, Angela Hamilton blogs about celebrating Disabled Members achievements.
Read the blog 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Read the blog 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...
Today, we launch our Local Service Champions Award nominations! 🏆
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate 👇
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate 👇
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Today, we launch our Local Service Champions Award nominations! 🏆
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate 👇
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate 👇
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
That’s a wrap! 🎉
Thanks for following my #StarsInOurSchools celebration and to UNISON for letting me take over social media today to talk about my wonderful colleagues.
Missed my blog about the day? Read it below 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Thanks for following my #StarsInOurSchools celebration and to UNISON for letting me take over social media today to talk about my wonderful colleagues.
Missed my blog about the day? Read it below 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Blog post: Life as an Enhanced Teaching Assistant by Nicky Bush - UNISON Northern
What we do isn't just educational support. It's so much more. We're counsellors when someone is struggling, comforters when someone needs a safe place to cry, and advocates when our children can't…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
That’s a wrap! 🎉
Thanks for following my #StarsInOurSchools celebration and to UNISON for letting me take over social media today to talk about my wonderful colleagues.
Missed my blog about the day? Read it below 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Thanks for following my #StarsInOurSchools celebration and to UNISON for letting me take over social media today to talk about my wonderful colleagues.
Missed my blog about the day? Read it below 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Finally, we have Suzanne, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant like me! 🌟
With over 20 years at Villa Real, she’s an essential part of the team - supporting pupils and staff alike.
#StarsInOurSchools
With over 20 years at Villa Real, she’s an essential part of the team - supporting pupils and staff alike.
#StarsInOurSchools
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Finally, we have Suzanne, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant like me! 🌟
With over 20 years at Villa Real, she’s an essential part of the team - supporting pupils and staff alike.
#StarsInOurSchools
With over 20 years at Villa Real, she’s an essential part of the team - supporting pupils and staff alike.
#StarsInOurSchools
Next up is Paul, our Health & Safety Manager! 🙌
He makes sure every trip and activity is safe for pupils and staff.
Thanks to Paul, our school is a safer, happier place!
#StarsInOurSchools
He makes sure every trip and activity is safe for pupils and staff.
Thanks to Paul, our school is a safer, happier place!
#StarsInOurSchools
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Next up is Paul, our Health & Safety Manager! 🙌
He makes sure every trip and activity is safe for pupils and staff.
Thanks to Paul, our school is a safer, happier place!
#StarsInOurSchools
He makes sure every trip and activity is safe for pupils and staff.
Thanks to Paul, our school is a safer, happier place!
#StarsInOurSchools
Next up is Andrew, our brilliant IT Network Manager!
We rely on him for everything - from creating amazing resources and finding the best apps to fixing the photocopier. Without Andrew, things wouldn’t run as smoothly or be half as fun!
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
We rely on him for everything - from creating amazing resources and finding the best apps to fixing the photocopier. Without Andrew, things wouldn’t run as smoothly or be half as fun!
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Next up is Andrew, our brilliant IT Network Manager!
We rely on him for everything - from creating amazing resources and finding the best apps to fixing the photocopier. Without Andrew, things wouldn’t run as smoothly or be half as fun!
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
We rely on him for everything - from creating amazing resources and finding the best apps to fixing the photocopier. Without Andrew, things wouldn’t run as smoothly or be half as fun!
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
Our second star✨is Kathryn.
Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever!
Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff.
#StarsInOurSchools ⭐
Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever!
Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff.
#StarsInOurSchools ⭐
November 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our second star✨is Kathryn.
Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever!
Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff.
#StarsInOurSchools ⭐
Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever!
Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff.
#StarsInOurSchools ⭐
Meet our first #StarsInOurSchools: Caretakers Robin & Ian! 🌟
They look after the school, the grounds, the hydro pool, and support our domestic team meeting every need and want!
They speak to every pupil with warmth and fun, making our school a brighter place.
Nicky
They look after the school, the grounds, the hydro pool, and support our domestic team meeting every need and want!
They speak to every pupil with warmth and fun, making our school a brighter place.
Nicky
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Meet our first #StarsInOurSchools: Caretakers Robin & Ian! 🌟
They look after the school, the grounds, the hydro pool, and support our domestic team meeting every need and want!
They speak to every pupil with warmth and fun, making our school a brighter place.
Nicky
They look after the school, the grounds, the hydro pool, and support our domestic team meeting every need and want!
They speak to every pupil with warmth and fun, making our school a brighter place.
Nicky
Thank you to UNISON Northern’s Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, for your message on #StarsInOurSchools ✨ celebration day.
Recognising the hard work school support staff do 👏
Nicky
Recognising the hard work school support staff do 👏
Nicky
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Thank you to UNISON Northern’s Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, for your message on #StarsInOurSchools ✨ celebration day.
Recognising the hard work school support staff do 👏
Nicky
Recognising the hard work school support staff do 👏
Nicky
Hello! I’m Nicky, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant.
Today is #StarsInOurSchools! ✨
I’m taking over UNISON’s social media to celebrate school support staff.
To get us started read my blog on what it’s like to be an Enhanced Teaching Assistant 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Today is #StarsInOurSchools! ✨
I’m taking over UNISON’s social media to celebrate school support staff.
To get us started read my blog on what it’s like to be an Enhanced Teaching Assistant 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Blog post: Life as an Enhanced Teaching Assistant by Nicky Bush - UNISON Northern
What we do isn't just educational support. It's so much more. We're councillors when someone is struggling, comforters when someone needs a safe place to cry, and advocates when our children can't…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Hello! I’m Nicky, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant.
Today is #StarsInOurSchools! ✨
I’m taking over UNISON’s social media to celebrate school support staff.
To get us started read my blog on what it’s like to be an Enhanced Teaching Assistant 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Today is #StarsInOurSchools! ✨
I’m taking over UNISON’s social media to celebrate school support staff.
To get us started read my blog on what it’s like to be an Enhanced Teaching Assistant 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
#TeamUNISON just got a little bit bigger. 💜 💚
Congratulations to the brand new, now fully trained reps working in local government, energy and health! ✊
If you want to get involved in UNISON get in touch! 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/getactive/
Congratulations to the brand new, now fully trained reps working in local government, energy and health! ✊
If you want to get involved in UNISON get in touch! 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/getactive/
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#TeamUNISON just got a little bit bigger. 💜 💚
Congratulations to the brand new, now fully trained reps working in local government, energy and health! ✊
If you want to get involved in UNISON get in touch! 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/getactive/
Congratulations to the brand new, now fully trained reps working in local government, energy and health! ✊
If you want to get involved in UNISON get in touch! 👇
northern.unison.org.uk/getactive/
UNISON Northern regional convenor is celebrating #StarsinOurSchools week. ✨
How are you celebrating? 🥳
Do you want to join Jane in shaping the future of school support staff pay and, terms and conditions?
Become a support staff champion👇
www.unison.org.uk/SSSNBChampions
How are you celebrating? 🥳
Do you want to join Jane in shaping the future of school support staff pay and, terms and conditions?
Become a support staff champion👇
www.unison.org.uk/SSSNBChampions
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
UNISON Northern regional convenor is celebrating #StarsinOurSchools week. ✨
How are you celebrating? 🥳
Do you want to join Jane in shaping the future of school support staff pay and, terms and conditions?
Become a support staff champion👇
www.unison.org.uk/SSSNBChampions
How are you celebrating? 🥳
Do you want to join Jane in shaping the future of school support staff pay and, terms and conditions?
Become a support staff champion👇
www.unison.org.uk/SSSNBChampions
This week is Stars In Our Schools week! ⭐
Starting the week off school support staff at West View Primary school, Hartlepool, celebrated with a well earned break. 👏
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
Starting the week off school support staff at West View Primary school, Hartlepool, celebrated with a well earned break. 👏
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This week is Stars In Our Schools week! ⭐
Starting the week off school support staff at West View Primary school, Hartlepool, celebrated with a well earned break. 👏
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
Starting the week off school support staff at West View Primary school, Hartlepool, celebrated with a well earned break. 👏
#StarsInOurSchools ✨
Reposted by UNISON Northern
We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
Reposted by UNISON Northern
Just one week to go until UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day ⭐️ This special day gives us the chance to shout loud and proud about the amazing support staff in schools and early years settings so make sure you get involved! www.starsinourschools.uk
Stars in Our Schools
UNISON celebrating all school support staff
www.starsinourschools.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Just one week to go until UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day ⭐️ This special day gives us the chance to shout loud and proud about the amazing support staff in schools and early years settings so make sure you get involved! www.starsinourschools.uk
We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
🟢 Understand about your rights on placement
🟣 Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
🟢 Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up 👇
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve opened nominate a star.
This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings.
Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings.
Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve opened nominate a star.
This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings.
Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings.
Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
👀 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.
📮 Post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote
UNISON's general secretary election is your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and key negotiations.
📮 Post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
👀 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.
📮 Post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote
UNISON's general secretary election is your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and key negotiations.
📮 Post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote
November is the TUC Young Workers Month
If you are 30 or under, we want to hear about how the cost of living is impacting on you.
Take the survey 👇
bit.ly/4i6KLSN
If you are 30 or under, we want to hear about how the cost of living is impacting on you.
Take the survey 👇
bit.ly/4i6KLSN
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
November is the TUC Young Workers Month
If you are 30 or under, we want to hear about how the cost of living is impacting on you.
Take the survey 👇
bit.ly/4i6KLSN
If you are 30 or under, we want to hear about how the cost of living is impacting on you.
Take the survey 👇
bit.ly/4i6KLSN
The nominate a star prize draw is open until 28 November. If you know a support staff member working in a school or early years who goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them today 👉 unsn.uk/3QX1nQH
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars
Nominate a star — Stars in Our Schools
This is your chance to let a member of school support staff know how much you value the fantastic work they do. Anyone can nominate a school support staff worker for entry into a prize draw to win a…
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The nominate a star prize draw is open until 28 November. If you know a support staff member working in a school or early years who goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them today 👉 unsn.uk/3QX1nQH
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars
Do you work in a college or sixth form?
UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing.
Take the survey 👇
buff.ly/TFzCJtW
UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing.
Take the survey 👇
buff.ly/TFzCJtW
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Do you work in a college or sixth form?
UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing.
Take the survey 👇
buff.ly/TFzCJtW
UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing.
Take the survey 👇
buff.ly/TFzCJtW