UNISON Cymru was proud to stand with the phlebotomists from Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals earlier today on their 236th day of strike action. ✊ These workers have been on strike since 17 March, fighting for fair pay after years of doing Band 3 work while being paid Band 2 wages.

We're on our way! ✊️

The hotline for the higher education ballot closes on 20 November. If you have lost or misplaced your ballot paper you can call 0800 0 857 857 or log into your MyUNISON online to request a new one. Don’t miss your chance to have your say to improve your pay. www.unison.org.uk/my-unison @UNISONinHE

Cefndy Healthcare is at risk of closure. Councillors are ready to scrap skilled manufacturing jobs and a lifeline workplace for disabled workers rather than invest in a service that supports our NHS and our community.

Whether you’re on the front line or behind the scenes, your voice matters. UNISON’s future is shaped by every member. Post your ballot before it’s too late. 🟣

Cefndy Healthcare has been left to struggle and now some in the council want to walk away. Instead of investing in a service that provides skilled, secure and dignified work for disabled people while producing essential equipment for hospitals, they are proposing closure and ignoring the human cost.

Transgender Awareness Week 13-19 November 🏳️‍⚧️ Join our networks and find support unsn.uk/2tJY83u How to be a good trans ally unsn.uk/2unoA6r Download free guide on Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3g4eOij Download free model policy for Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3ga2uNy

Last night on Wales at Six, ITV reported on the plans to close Cefndy Healthcare. This is a vital local service that provides skilled, dignified work for disabled people in Rhyl. Our members spoke clearly about how they feel shut out of decisions while cuts take priority over people.

Last night on Wales at Six, ITV reported on the plans to close Cefndy Healthcare. This is a vital local service that provides skilled, dignified work for disabled people in Rhyl. Our members spoke clearly about how they feel shut out of decisions while cuts take priority over people.

UNISON members across Cymru are already voting. Have you? ✅ Return your ballot paper today to make sure it’s counted. 🗳️ Ballot closes 25 November, 5pm.

Stefan Senese (right), Aneurin Bevan University Health Board employee and vice chair of UNISON Cymru Wales Health Committee, has been out talking to Welsh Ambulance Service members this week about the NHS pay dispute. #PutNHSPayRight

UNISON’s strength is our democracy. The more members who vote, the stronger our voice. Take part in shaping the future of our union. 🟣 Ballot closes 25 November.

Save Cefndy Healthcare! Twenty-nine staff, including twenty-two disabled workers, face losing their jobs if Denbighshire Council goes ahead with closure plans. Send a message now calling on councillors to protect Cefndy. Email your councillors today: unsn.uk/save-cefndy #SaveCefndy

Message from UNISON general secretary, Christina McAnea, in support of members balloting for industrial action in the Welsh Ambulance Service. #PutNHSPayRight

Save Cefndy: protect jobs and dignity for disabled workers ✊ Denbighshire Council plans to close Cefndy Healthcare, a local social enterprise that has provided meaningful employment for disabled people for nearly 50 years. unsn.uk/cefndy #SaveCefndy

If you haven’t received your general secretary election ballot paper by 11 November, call UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857. 📞 Members with hearing difficulties can use textphone 0800 0 967 968. Requests for replacement ballots must be made by noon on 19 November.

Brilliant points from our general secretary Christina McAnea on Sunday’s #LauraK. With the Caerphilly by-election fresh in people’s minds and Senedd elections on the horizon, it’s a vital reminder that public service workers’ voices must be heard in every debate about Wales’ future.

UNISON is a member-led union. This election is about our collective strength, make sure your voice is heard. The ballot is open until 25 November. 🗳️

Last week, over 30 Swansea Bay healthcare support workers delivered a petition to their health board, demanding fair pay for years of under-recognised work. #PayFairForPatientCare

Ballot papers are on their way! 📬 Every UNISON member gets a vote in our general secretary election. Use your vote to have a say in our union’s future. ✅ Return your paper in the prepaid envelope to make sure it counts.

Voting for the UNISON general secretary opens today 🗳️ 🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address 📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope ➤ Let your friends and colleagues know by sharing It's your chance to have a say in your union 👉 unsn.uk/43AqMWf

UNISON Cymru nominated Christina McAnea for re-election as general secretary reflecting Christina’s close affinity with Cymru members and activists. Christina shows a respect for devolution and was a supporter of our new identity as UNISON Cymru.

📢 JUST 5 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA. GO FOR IT! 🎨 ⏰ DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 📢 DIM OND 5 DIWRNOD SYDD AR ÔL I GYFLWYNO EICH SYNIAD. EWCH AMDANI! 🎨 ⏰ DYDDIAD CAU: CANOL-DYDD, DDYDD GWENER 31ain HYDREF cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/campaigns/cy...

🚨 We are balloting members in higher education over this years pay offer. Voting YES for strike action sends a strong message to your employers that you deserve more for your hard work. More info: www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/ @UNISONinHE

UNISON is led by members, for members. This election is your chance to shape how our union stands up for public services and fair pay in the years ahead. Ballot opens 28 October, watch the post. 🗳️ More info: www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...

Big win for Swansea Bay health workers! 🙌 Over 1,000 healthcare support staff will finally get the compensation they’re owed after their determined campaign forced a U-turn by the health board. Read more: cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10... #PayFairForPatientCare

Welsh Ambulance staff to vote on industrial action UNISON says below-inflation pay rise leaves NHS workers struggling

Welsh Ambulance Service staff are being balloted for industrial action over their below-inflation pay award. 🚑 UNISON Cymru says the 3.6% rise “falls far short of what NHS staff need to get by.” #PutNHSPayRight Read more: cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Well said, TUC! 💜 Education workers across Wales gave everything to keep children safe and learning during the pandemic. They deserve recognition and respect. Read the full TUC statement: www.tuc.org.uk/news/wales/s...

This is an incredibly moving testimony from Angharad, a UNISON Cymru school support worker, about working through the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to Angharad for sharing her story.

Every five years, UNISON members choose who will lead our union. The general secretary represents UNISON to employers, Parliament and the public, the voice of over 1.3 million members. The ballot opens on 28 October. 🗳️ www.unison.org.uk/general-secr...

The pay ballot for higher education workers is now open! Keep an eye out for a green envelope landing on your doormat - that's your ballot paper. ✅VOTE YES FOR STRIKE ACTION! unsn.uk/3KkTrIm

UNISON members can now nominate a fellow school support staff colleague for Stars in Our Schools 2025. Let’s celebrate the unsung heroes of education. 📅 Nominations open: 9–31 October 🔗 forms.office.com/e/rvDNr03xfD #StarsInOurSchools #UNISONCymru

Urgent update for all Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers in Wales: cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/uncategorize... #payfairforpatientcare #pf4pc

"School staff put children’s welfare first in the pandemic.” Watch UNISON School Support Staff Forum vice chair, Angharad, talk about life in school hubs during covid.

UNISON HCSW Band 2 members at Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay UHB came out to protest the Health Boards decision to postpone their agreement.  The energy and determination at the protest from our members today displayed that people only want to be paid the money they were promised..

Health & Wellbeing: Sharing support in times of need. Join us at Wales TUC Cymru inaugural Health and Wellbeing event in Llanelli on 6 November from 09:30 to 15:00. The meeting is open to all UNISON Cymru reps, activists, officers and members in Wales. For more information visit bit.ly/48twah9

UNISON Cymru has made a donation to support transport to Saturday’s Stand Up to Racism protest in London & any members wishing to travel can do so free of charge on this south Wales coach. cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/campaigns/tr...

Here's Cymru Convenor Jan Tomlinson and Deputy Convenor John Byrne representing UNISON at TUC Congress, along with General Secretary Christina McAnea and Scottish colleagues. Thanks for the photos John!

October is student learning month. Sessions are also open to non-members. Sign up at www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...

Great coverage in Nation Cymru of our call out to artists and designers!

Allech chi greu dyluniad poster beiddgar sy'n cipio ysbryd UNISON Cymru? Could you create a bold poster design which captures the spirit of UNISON Cymru?

We currently have a number of posts available within our UNISON Cymru team, including an Information Development Officer, two part-time Area Organisers, and a Facilities Management Clerk. More information on each post is available at the following link: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/

The National Black Members Committee presents an online event, for the International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Please see link for further information and to join the online event: www.unison.org.uk/events/inter...

3.6% is not enough, Agenda for Change staff deserve better!

Statement from UNISON Cymru Regional Secretary Jess Turner on the passing of Hefin David MS:

It’s so important that UNISON has the correct contact information for you so that vital things like ballot papers can reach you without delay - check your MyUNISON account now to see if you’re up to date: www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/

This UNISON Cymru course on Friday couldn't be more timely, and there are still have a few places remaining.

It's International Cat day! 🐈 Did you know you are entitled to a 20-minute break if you’re working more than 6 hours? Know your rights to rest breaks www.acas.org.uk/rest-breaks

Gaza is in crisis and the situation is critical. Palestine has always been an international priority for UNISON, and that is why we are urging branches to support the work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and give what they can to support their life saving work in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.