Rianna and her colleagues have far more responsibilities than teaching assistants in mainstream schools, but their pay is the same. They’re being forced out on strike again this week. Read all about it here: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...

Join Andrea as we fight to defend jobs at the University of Essex! ⏰ 12 noon-1pm 📅 Thursday 5 February 📍 The Forum, Southend eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Give it up for Joy and Kolade who are in Parliament today ahead of the debate on indefinite leave to remain to make a case for a fairer visa system. Read all about it: www.unison.org.uk/our-campaign...

✊ Brady and his colleagues are on strike for the recognition they deserve. Read all about it: eastern.unison.org.uk/campaigns/su...

😍 Sensational scenes at the SEN school strike. Here’s why Lift workers are taking action. Read more: unsn.uk/LiftStrike

Lift Schools staff supporting SEN pupils are on strike for the pay and recognition they deserve. Head to the picket lines to show your support ✊ 📅 Wednesday 28 January ⏰ 8am to 11am 📍 Columbus, Chelmsford and 📍 Pioneer, Basildon Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2026/01...

Cambridge City Council has signed UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter 👏👏👏

🚨 Big announcement time: Kerry Baigent is our new regional secretary 👏 Everyone wish a warm welcome to Kerry and all the best to Tim in the South West. eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Happy Christmas everyone – especially those keeping our public services going over the holidays. Rest up and let’s get ready for a winning 2026 🎆✊

We’re after an experienced team player to take on a vital role supporting our organising staff. Got what it takes? Apply today! www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

✊ SEN support staff in Essex have voted 100% in favour of striking over the lack of recognition for their jobs. Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/12...

Who’s still buzzing from yesterday’s lobby? Thanks to all the MPs who came to hear members’ stories and their reasons for wanting a humane shake-up of immigration rules. ✅ Sector-wide visa ✅ Five-year qualifying for right to remain ✅ Sectoral fair pay Read more: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

We're looking for two full-time and one part-time area organisers to join the UNISON Eastern team! Apply now: www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/?...

Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐ The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.

🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!

That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM! Well done to everyone who made it such a success!

Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️

💚 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-...

⏰ 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!

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

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...

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.

UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.

💚 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-...

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...

⚠️ 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 👀

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...

As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve just 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

Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊

👏 👏 👏 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...

“Today’s announcement is a long overdue first step. It must result in full and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance immediately, the rapid withdrawal of Israeli forces and the safe, speedy release of all hostages,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

🤔 Ever wondered what it’s like to work for @unisontheunion? Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser. Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...

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...

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...

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.

🌍 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...

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/...

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...

✊ A fantastic Know Your Rights day for migrant workers in Chelmsford yesterday! Well done to UNISON Essex and Southend UNISON 👏👏👏

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...

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...

Hats off to Suffolk County UNISON for an inspiring event bringing together migrant workers for a day of educating and organising!

The sun was shining as we celebrated the longest strike in history yesterday! Another fantastic day at the Burston Strike School!

One of the many great things about #HertsPride is the conversations you have with people. Thanks to everyone I spoke with. @unisoneastern.bsky.social #HertsPolice #ImpactfulLives #HarryHornet

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...

Take a moment today to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. It doesn’t commemorate a moment of enlightenment on behalf of the slavers, but the day Haitian slaves started to throw off their chains in 1791. ✊ Keep up the fight!

A group of @unisontheunion members in Ipswich were delighted to meet local MP Jack Abbott earlier today, quizzing him on everything from local government reorganisation to health and social care visas, NHS pay and HE funding.

What a fantastic day at King’s Lynn Pride! Great to see so many people sign our trans ally pledge. #Pride #KLWNPride #LoveWestNorfolk

Mind counsellor Charlotte explains why she’s been striking. Support mental health staff, sign the petition: action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...

🚨 🚑 The East of England Ambulance Service wants to shut down its 999 call centre in Bedford, costing jobs and local knowledge. ❌ Don’t let them do it! Sign the petition now: action.unison.org.uk/page/175561/...