Applications for the There for You seasonal food fund opens 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September for 24 hours. The fund is for a £30 voucher per qualifying person in a household towards the cost of food. Find out eligibility and how to apply 👇 buff.ly/GHcDdwf

October is student learning month! We are running free tester sessions every Wednesday evening in October on topics such as academic writing and study skills and getting the most out of your practice placements. Find out more and sign up 👇 buff.ly/j2b2ya5

Applications for the There for You seasonal food fund opens 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September for 24 hours. The fund is for a £30 voucher per qualifying person in a household towards the cost of food. Find out eligibility and how to apply 👇 buff.ly/GHcDdwf

#TeamUNISON speaking to and recruiting health students at City Space of Sunderland Uni's freshers fair today and at Teesside Uni yesterday! If you're a health student, join UNISON 👇 join.unison.org.uk

October is student learning month! We are running free tester sessions every Wednesday evening in October on topics such as academic writing and study skills and getting the most out of your practice placements. Find out more and sign up 👇 www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...

🚨 BREAKING: Another UNISON Win! 🎉 Healthcare Assistants in Northumbria have successfully secured additional backpay after a powerful campaign and a 48-hour strike that showed the strength of collective action. Well done to all those involved 👏 northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Do you work in the NHS in England? Don’t let your MP stand by whilst thousands of jobs are put at risk - email them today and ask them to oppose damaging staffing cuts.  action.unison.org.uk/page/172538/...

📢 We are hiring Local Organisers! ✅ Ideal job to start your union career, whether you have experience in trade union organising or bringing transferable skills ✅ Key role in recruitment and organising campaigns 🟣 Starting salary from £35,403 ⏳ Closing date 16 September

County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out in pay row! Despite tough trade union strike laws from the previous Government, the staff have won their strike ballot and could walk out unless there’s an improvement in their backpay offer. northern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...

Showing Racism the Red Card at our stall at Newcastle Mela with our friends from PCS as well #srtrc #UNISON #newcastlemela #newcastlemela2025

Newcastle Mela well underway! Had plenty of people pop by the stall to chat with us. Come on by if you're here and say hello! #UNISON #NewcastleMela #newcastlemela2025

Happy Sunday, everyone! We're set up at Exhibition Park today for Newcastle Mela. Come and join us to celebrate the event, explore the diverse culture on show here, grab some tasty grub and speak to us about the support we offer in the workplace! #unison #newcastlemela #newcastlemela2025

Last week UNISON members in social care gave testimony to the Low Pay Commission about the day to day reality of living on minimum wage. The Commission is the body that speaks directly to the government about how much workers should earn, and what the minimum wage should be.

Join us in the UNISON marquee at the 139th Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday 12 July. In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card, we are hosting a meet and greet between 12 noon and 1 pm with former professional footballers and SRtRC patrons Olivier Bernard and Steve Howey. ⚽

🚨 NHS workers 🚑 It's time to have your say on the 3.6% award. Check your emails for your unique voting link. 💻 No email? Vote online buff.ly/KGtjLup 📝 Not a UNISON member? Join now and get a vote - join.unison.org.uk #NHSPay

🚨 NHS workers 🚑 It's time to have your say on the 3.6% award. Check your emails for your unique voting link. 💻 No email? Vote online www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal... 👇 📝 Not a UNISON member? Join now and get a vote - join.unison.org.uk #NHSPay

📢 We are hiring Area Organisers! ✅ Lead recruitment and organising campaigns ✅ Support and develop workplace reps ✅ Advise and mentor branches 🟣 Starting salary from £50,399 ⏳ Closing date 14 July - unsn.uk/northernjobs

Celebrating our strength: UNISON national delegate conference 2025 #uNDC25

Council and school workers, the pay consultation closes at noon TODAY! Vote now to have your say on your pay. ❌ Vote reject ✊ You deserve more than a 3.2% increase 🗳️ Vote online now www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

UNISON's national conference is well underway in Liverpool. Today UNISON's General Secretary Christina McAnea delivered her keynote speech on the union now and going forward. Read the write up of Christina's speech 👇 buff.ly/BqwcoBZ

Christina McAnea tells national energy conference that future jobs in the sector must be accessible: www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/06... #uEnergy25

Council and school workers, time is running out to have your say on your pay! You only have until midday, 20 June to vote in the pay consultation. ❌ Vote reject ✊ You deserve more than a 3.2% increase 🗳️ Vote online now www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

UNISON's Clare Williams attended the launch of Shine, an initiative designed to recognise employers who lead with fairness, opportunity, and respect. “There is clear evidence that workplaces who recognise trade unions have better staff engagement." t.co/L5Oxct5wNA

Council and School workers - time is running out to vote on your pay! 🕛 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ No email? Vote online buff.ly/7CfyUor

UNISON Northern supporting @PCS Union at their rally in Longbenton this lunchtime #solidarity

🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨 It's time to have your say on your pay on the pay offer of 3.2% 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ No email? Vote online buff.ly/7CfyUor

This 🌍 #WorldEnvironmentDay we’re not just talking green – we’re getting organised. 2026 will be UNISON’s Year of Green Activity, giving our branches and members the chance to lead on workplace climate solutions. Together we can make a green difference 🌱 magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/04/14/2...

“It's time you received a proper pay rise that reflects the work you do.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges all members working in councils and schools to vote now on pay. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓Find out more: unsn.uk/3Z84mto

Council and school workers, it's time to vote on your pay. Jan Green branch secretary of South Tyneside LG Branch urges you to reject the 3.2% pay offer. #FairPay

The There for You school uniform grant returns tomorrow! The grant offers help for members on a low income with a one-off, non-repayable grant of £75 per school-aged child which will be paid in the form of a voucher. Find out more 👇 buff.ly/EBd5LUr

🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨 Your pay consultation has launched! Emails are being sent to you from today asking you to have your say on the pay offer of 3.2%. 💻 Check your emails and vote ❌ Vote reject ❓ Find out more buff.ly/7CfyUor

‘We are seeing a pay review body system that is not fit for purpose’ UNISON head of health Helga Pile tells @skynewsrss.bsky.social many NHS staff are leaving because ‘their pay isn’t keeping with up with their bills’ Full interview: www.youtube.com/live/TIwBLnz...

NHS staff likely to be disappointed with this year’s pay rise. Award of 3.6% shows pay review body process should be ditched. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r... #NHSPay

Today is #IDAHOBIT day - International Day Against LGBT+ Discrimination 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

In anticipation of tomorrow's #IDAHOBIT day, UNISON, in collaboration with Newcastle City Council, coordinated a flag-raising ceremony to showing their dedication to LGBT+ rights and equalities.

UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them Read more and get in touch 👇 www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

The There for You school uniform grant returns on 28 May. The grant offers help for members on a low income with a one-off, non-repayable grant of £75 per school-aged child which will be paid in the form of a voucher. Find out more 👇 www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...

Today is #ODPday 😷 And we're highlighting the work of Operating Department Practitioners who play a major role in every stage of your operation – anaesthetic, surgery and recovery. 🤕 This year sees the 80th anniversary of the ODP profession - the Oak anniversary! 🌳

Deputy Regional Convenor and NHS Nurse Linda Hobson says have your say on how we go forward on NHS pay! The electronic consultation is now open. ✉️ Check your emails for your ballot 💻 No email? Vote online buff.ly/83ZTYLo #NHSPay

🌍 Today on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the dedication, compassion and skill of nursing staff across the UK. #NursesDay #CelebratingNurses 💜 UNISON is proud to stand with our members - it's time nurses were valued properly – and paid for the work they do every day.

Who needs a day of celebration when you can have a week! 😀 The champions in our colleges celebrations continue, this time at Darlington College! 🥳 This day (week) is designed to celebrate support staff working in further education. #Championsinourcolleges

Ahead of International Nurses' Day on 12 May, UNISON national officer for nursing, Stuart Tuckwood, explains how NHS nurses are not being fairly valued for their work #NursesDay www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

UNISON was delighted to be able to mark the one year anniversary of the formation of the North East Combined Authority! Reps Karen and Ivan presented Mayor Kim McGuinness with a cake at The Lumen, Newcastle. Staff received a goody bag as a thank you for their hard work.

Reform are going to come ’bang up against the harsh realities of trying to run a local authority’ says Christina McAnea on Sunday with Laura #BBCLauraK

‘Nigel Farage and Reform’s new councillors have much to learn about local government and its hard-working staff,’ UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...

It’s UNISON’s #ChampionsInOurColleges day, celebrating the valuable contributions of college support staff. We’d love to see what you’ll be doing today to celebrate, share and tag us in your photos 🥳 buff.ly/Sn5ys0B

UNISON Newcastle Hospitals branch secretay Linda Hobson says cuts to local bus services "directly impacts their (staff) ability to arrive at work on time, which can affect patient care and overall hospital operations." Read the local coverage 👇 buff.ly/1TTWhS1

Delegates from Northern Region attending UNISON school support staff seminar today in Bristol. Learning and discussing how to organise in schools, the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) and other issues impacting on support staff. #UNISONinSchools

Join us this #SaveOurServices week of action to fight for the services our communities rely on. ✅ Email your MP now buff.ly/4N3Mj1B 📸 Post a photo of your local library, care home or youth centre – tag your MP!

💜 There’s many ways you can get involved in this year’s Champions in Our Colleges celebration day on Friday 2 May. From entering our prize draw, getting active on social, running special events for your support staff and more 👉 buff.ly/7BFc0VU