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/...

📻 @unisontheunion organiser Lucas was just on the radio talking about body-worn cameras in Southend A&E. Give it a listen from 10.18 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Mind won't pay its staff for the services its contracted to deliver. Make it make sense 🤔

Get behind Vicky and her fellow NHS counsellors fighting for fair pay. ✍️ Sign the petition: action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...

BREAKING: Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay, warns UNISON Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...

Our One Weekend young activist of the year was the powerhouse that is Kelvin Imoloame. Read about his @unisontheunion.bsky.social journey: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...

🙌 Show some support for counsellors on strike at Norfolk and Waveney Mind because they’re being underpaid by thousands of pounds a year. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

Three cheers for the East and North Herts phlebotomists who have just got themselves a £2k pay rise! eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/04...

Thanks to Pam Cox @colchesterlab.bsky.social for speaking to @unison.org.uk members from ESNEFT, EPUT and EEAST about NHS pay and promising to raise the issue with the health secretary. 📸 Pam with ESNEFT workers last year

Major skills for Minnie pay 🐁 Solidarity with Gloucestershire phlebotomists ✊

Update: Mind counsellors considering strike over pay justice Read a new joint statement on our website: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...

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."

“The government must listen to concerns and row back on some of its plans. This is not the way to fix the UK’s fortunes.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on government plans to overhaul the welfare system. unsn.uk/3DLK2Xi

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea: "Andrew Hewston’s career was cruelly and unnecessarily cut short by Ofsted. He never should have been sacked and the watchdog shouldn’t have wasted public money pursuing him needlessly through the courts." www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...

Want to join the brilliant team here at UNISON Eastern? We’re hiring a new team administrator! Apply now: unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

"Mind has been taking advantage of counsellors’ commitment to patients, paying them thousands of pounds a year less than they deserve." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good to be in Peterborough with @andrewpakes.bsky.social , talking about Labour’s plan to make work pay. Fantastic to be joined by @rokhsanafiaz.bsky.social, @jamesasser.bsky.social, local councillors, @unisoneastern.bsky.social, and volunteers from across our movement.

Happy Valentine’s Day from @unison.org.uk Eastern! Get someone you love to #joinUNISON today!

📣 There's still time to vote in the higher education pay ballot, deadline to return your paper is 3 March. Vote YES for strike action to fight for the pay you deserve. Vote YES to show you will not put up with the HE funding crisis. Make your voice heard now! https://unsn.uk/4holkdK

The NEC elections are a chance to shape the future of UNISON. Nominate candidates that will champion key issues that matter to you. 📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025. https://unsn.uk/NECnominate

Now that ministers have doubled the neighbourhood policing funding, Essex Police must scrap its plans to sack all remaining PCSOs and cut other police staff. eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...

The Employment Rights Bill is a game-changer for working people. It’s going through Parliament thanks to @unisontheunion members and other trade unionists. Come along to one of our webinars to find out more and how you can get involved. 👉 eastern.unison.org.uk/events/tag/e...