UNISON South West
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Sharing UNISON stories & updates from the South West region of UNISON, the UK's biggest union
BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
Workers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.
The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.
The 37 phlebotomists have been on strike for over 100 days, marking the milestone on Friday.
July 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The 37 phlebotomists have been on strike for over 100 days, marking the milestone on Friday.
Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire hospitals were promised a job review today. Now it’s pushed back another week.
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
July 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire hospitals were promised a job review today. Now it’s pushed back another week.
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
They’ve been underpaid for years. They’ve waited long enough ⏳
They've now extended their strike action to Sunday 27 July ✊🏼
Consultation on local government pay has started for school and council workers.
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Consultation on local government pay has started for school and council workers.
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
Check your inbox for your voting link 🗳️
Congratulations to Nasim Dumont-Namin, winner of this year’s Learning Initiative Award at our Get Active event 🏆
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
May 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations to Nasim Dumont-Namin, winner of this year’s Learning Initiative Award at our Get Active event 🏆
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
Nasim has gone above and beyond as a Union Learning Rep, organising accessible online sessions on key workplace issues like flexible working, reasonable adjustments and more 👏🏼
UNISON stands proudly against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
May 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
UNISON stands proudly against all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
UNISON's policy is:
- Trans men are men.
- Trans women are women.
- Non-binary identities are valid.
If your employer is making changes to trans, non-binary or gender diverse policies, let us know.
Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
May 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Since the bombardment of Gaza resumed on 18 March thousands more Palestinians have been killed.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON is supporting the TUC endorsed workplace day of action for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
UNISON's head of health Helga Pile joined Phlebotomists on the picket line in Gloucestershire today ✊🏼
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Today is their 48th day of strike action, with the Trust still refusing to follow NHS rules and properly evaluate their pay and banding.
Derriford health care support workers named Organising Reps of the Year at our Get Active awards 🏆
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Derriford health care support workers named Organising Reps of the Year at our Get Active awards 🏆
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Grew UNISON membership from 125 to nearly 600 📈
Led 5 days of strike action following a 98% YES vote ✊🏽
Won up to £5,000 compensation each for over 1,600 staff 💷
Christina McAnea has made it to Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff.
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
May 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Christina McAnea has made it to Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff.
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
Of course, the question on everyone’s lips, jam first then cream or cream first then jam?
How do you eat yours @unison.org.uk?
📍 Cornwall
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
May 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📍 Cornwall
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea headed to the very edge of the South West today to spend time with members and activists in Cornwall.
Next stop, Exeter for afternoon tea with regional staff ☕️ 🍰
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is in the South West this week for a four-day visit!
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
May 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is in the South West this week for a four-day visit!
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
Yesterday, she spoke at Torbay Health’s celebration event, where she praised the incredible work of Ali Evans and the local branch in securing Band 3 pay for healthcare support workers 🙌🏼
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Could you be one of our four new regional organisers? You'll help us drive change, support our current members and activists, and lead on employer negotiations.
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
April 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Could you be one of our four new regional organisers? You'll help us drive change, support our current members and activists, and lead on employer negotiations.
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
⏳ Apply before Thursday 8 May
👉 unsn.uk/SWJobs
Schools and council workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.2% from 1 April 2025.
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
April 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Schools and council workers have been offered a pay increase of 3.2% from 1 April 2025.
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Further details to come, keep an eye on your inboxes ✉️👀
Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have started their sixth week of strike action over pay ✊🏼
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
April 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have started their sixth week of strike action over pay ✊🏼
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
If you can, please consider a donation to their strike fund.
UNISON Gloucestershire DHC Branch 21311
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20301750
Reference: strikefund
Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
April 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Hello Cheltenham, this is Liverpool calling 📞
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
UNISON national health conference went live to the Gloucestershire phlebotomists on the picket line taking their 14th day of action.
Take a look at the moment it happened: youtu.be/v4irblBbA9Y
Gloucestershire phlebotomists say CEO Kevin McNamara is taking the mickey as they begin nine more days of strike action over pay.
March 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Gloucestershire phlebotomists say CEO Kevin McNamara is taking the mickey as they begin nine more days of strike action over pay.
NINE MORE DAYS 🚨 Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire are ramping up their campaign for fair pay with nine more days of industrial action ✊🏼
Here's Dawny to explain why she's taking action alongside her colleagues 👇🏼
Here's Dawny to explain why she's taking action alongside her colleagues 👇🏼
March 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
NINE MORE DAYS 🚨 Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire are ramping up their campaign for fair pay with nine more days of industrial action ✊🏼
Here's Dawny to explain why she's taking action alongside her colleagues 👇🏼
Here's Dawny to explain why she's taking action alongside her colleagues 👇🏼
Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche joined phlebotomists on strike outside Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today.
Daniel said: "Phlebotomists are essential to our NHS, it's time Kevin McNamara recognised and rewarded these workers with fair pay."
Daniel said: "Phlebotomists are essential to our NHS, it's time Kevin McNamara recognised and rewarded these workers with fair pay."
March 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche joined phlebotomists on strike outside Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today.
Daniel said: "Phlebotomists are essential to our NHS, it's time Kevin McNamara recognised and rewarded these workers with fair pay."
Daniel said: "Phlebotomists are essential to our NHS, it's time Kevin McNamara recognised and rewarded these workers with fair pay."
“As the largest women’s organisation in the UK, UNISON is dedicated to ensuring women have the space and the confidence to raise their voices."
“But more importantly, to be heard and to make change happen.”
- Christina McAnea on International Women’s Day.
“But more importantly, to be heard and to make change happen.”
- Christina McAnea on International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“As the largest women’s organisation in the UK, UNISON is dedicated to ensuring women have the space and the confidence to raise their voices."
“But more importantly, to be heard and to make change happen.”
- Christina McAnea on International Women’s Day.
“But more importantly, to be heard and to make change happen.”
- Christina McAnea on International Women’s Day.
BREAKING 🚨 Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire and Cheltenham will take three days of strike action later this month.
Read more 👉🏼 unsn.uk/PhlebotomistStrike
Read more 👉🏼 unsn.uk/PhlebotomistStrike
March 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
BREAKING 🚨 Phlebotomists in Gloucestershire and Cheltenham will take three days of strike action later this month.
Read more 👉🏼 unsn.uk/PhlebotomistStrike
Read more 👉🏼 unsn.uk/PhlebotomistStrike
Anne Lister 🏳️🌈 Often called "the first modern lesbian," Anne defied societal norms, lived openly with a female partner, and recorded her bold life in secret diaries that were later uncovered. 📖✨
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Anne Lister 🏳️🌈 Often called "the first modern lesbian," Anne defied societal norms, lived openly with a female partner, and recorded her bold life in secret diaries that were later uncovered. 📖✨
Linda Bellos 🏳️🌈 A prominent Black feminist and LGBTQ+ activist, Linda was a trailblazer in UK politics. As leader of Lambeth Council in the 1980s, she championed policies for gender and racial equality. 💪🏾
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Linda Bellos 🏳️🌈 A prominent Black feminist and LGBTQ+ activist, Linda was a trailblazer in UK politics. As leader of Lambeth Council in the 1980s, she championed policies for gender and racial equality. 💪🏾
Ruth Hunt 🏳️🌈 As the former CEO of Stonewall, Ruth led groundbreaking campaigns for inclusivity, with a strong focus on transgender rights and intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ community.
February 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ruth Hunt 🏳️🌈 As the former CEO of Stonewall, Ruth led groundbreaking campaigns for inclusivity, with a strong focus on transgender rights and intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ community.
Maureen Colquhoun 🏳️🌈 The UK’s first openly lesbian MP, Maureen was a fearless voice in Parliament, championing gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protections 🌍
This LGBT+ history month, we’re celebrating lesbians who have been at the forefront of activism and social change.
This LGBT+ history month, we’re celebrating lesbians who have been at the forefront of activism and social change.
February 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Maureen Colquhoun 🏳️🌈 The UK’s first openly lesbian MP, Maureen was a fearless voice in Parliament, championing gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protections 🌍
This LGBT+ history month, we’re celebrating lesbians who have been at the forefront of activism and social change.
This LGBT+ history month, we’re celebrating lesbians who have been at the forefront of activism and social change.