👀 UNISON member? Check your post for your ballot pack ✉️ UNISON's general secretary election is your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and key negotiations. 📮 Vote and post back in the prepaid envelope 👉 unsn.uk/gs2025 #YourVoiceYourVote

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea says she thinks it's unlikely the US President will back calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (the former prince) to face the US Congress given that: 'President Trump is implicated as well in his previous relationship with Epstein' #Newsnight

UNISON general secretary, Christina McAnea, is due to join the picket line today outside the Transport for Greater Manchester offices to support almost 400 workers striking over a 'below-inflation pay offer' unsn.uk/3JP1Zak

“The Conservatives have to take responsibility for 14 years of underfunding of the prison service. That’s not excusing the mistakes... but there are systemic failings because it’s been so starved of funding.” Christina McAnea on #Newsnight on prisoners released in error.

“The Conservatives have to take responsibility for 14 years of underfunding of the prison service. That’s not excusing the mistakes... but there are systemic failings because it’s been so starved of funding.” Christina McAnea on #Newsnight on prisoners released in error.

Watching #TheTraitors #Uncloaked on @BBCTwo? Stay tuned for UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on @BBCNewsnight with @vicderbyshire straight after the show #Newsnight www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍! 🎉 More than 1,500 workers from UNISON Hull & East Riding Health and UNISON Grimsby Goole & Scunthorpe Health have been moved up a pay grade and secured back pay to April 2021! Read more 👉 unsn.uk/HHP-HCA-win

Workplace adjustments and preventative steps by employers are “key to stopping staff being signed off in the first place” - UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea She urges ministers: “Unions must be part of any changes to welfare, fit notes, or protections for people at work.”

“Most of us have the best job in the world but so often we have to tell people we cannot do certain activities because we do not have the staff." Care workers in Wirral 'don't want' to be on picket line as striking 'last resort'

Transport for Greater Manchester workers begin strikes as pay row escalates. Workers have been left “with no option other than to strike as they continue to be denied a decent, fair pay rise that helps them keep pace with rising bills.” UNISON

Hundreds of school staff across Bristol go on strike. "We want to be in working with the children and helping them learn so I just really hope that trust will make us an offer quickly," said a learning support assistant.

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation should be last resort, says UNISON boss Local government reorganisation should only be happening where there is ‘no choice’, general secretary of trade union Unison, Christina McAnea, has said.

Tax the rich not workers, unions tell Reeves ahead of Budget. '“It’s time for a wealth tax. And to start making big businesses and giant multinationals pay their fair share.” Christina McAnea, UNISON

UNISON’s Financial Wellbeing Week is back 👛 💜 Free online sessions for members on money, pensions, budgeting and more 🗓️ 10 to 14 Nov 💻 Zoom and Teams 🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw UNISON members only.

The nominate a star prize draw is open until 28 November. If you know a support staff member working in a school or early years who goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them today 👉 www.starsinourschools.uk/nominate-a-star #starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars

The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill. Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.

MPs vote to restore day one protection from unfair dismissal in employment rights bill following Lords defeat - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea met with @fbunational.bsky.social general secretary Steve Wright to discuss health and safety issues and campaigning on workers’ rights. We agreed our unions would work closely together to oppose cuts across the Fire and Rescue Service and local government.

UNISON’s response to the Independent Review of State Pension Age Increasing the state pension age is a false economy. Our submission, led by our members' experiences, highlights the physical and mental demands that essential workers face. 🔗 Full response

🗣️ "Stop calling us low skilled! I complete 42 courses every year; I handle essential medications; I work to make sure they have a future. How is that low skilled?" From Ireland and the UK, Liz (@siptu.bsky.social) and Sam (@unison.org.uk) are sharing their truth at the Care Workers' Parliament.

A fantastic show of strength from @eisunion.bsky.social branch at Dunard Primary. Plus a show of solidarity from @unison.org.uk members. We need stability for our colleagues on temp contracts. This could be achieved through reduction of contact time - something promised by Government #SU4QE

LIVE: Watch MPs debate and vote on Tory-led House of Lords amendments designed to water down the Employment Rights Bill www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Great turnout from staff across schools in Bristol this morning! Teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers, and caterers working for Cathedral Schools Trust are striking over back pay they're owed. We stand with school support staff 💜

“It’s in all our interests that workers keep well and are supported back to their jobs should they fall ill or get injured,” says Christina McAnea, UNISON general secretary. Employers must monitor workloads, raise sick pay and support disabled staff. unsn.uk/47HfEIE

The threshold for UNISON’s reserved (low pay) seats will rise to £14.19/hr in 2026 💷 This reflects updated median earnings and ensures fair representation for low-paid members across elected bodies ✅ unsn.uk/4qJT1Me

There are loads of benefits to being in a union. Avoid the fireworks and get the back up you need at work 🎆 join.unison.org.uk

Meet one of our 2024 One Team Award winners, Louise Almeida, a medical PA in Brighton. Her job involves taking difficult calls from patients, including people in mental health crisis.

👀 Check your post for your vote in UNISON's general secretary election It's your chance to have a say in your union 👉 unison.org.uk/gs2025 #YourUnionYourVoice

Opinion: Why age is no barrier at our union

Ambulance services join forces as demand rises “Efforts to improve patient care and make ambulance services more resilient should always be a priority. But this mustn’t be at the expense of the staff who keep services running." UNISON

NHS workers win pause over consultation on admin job cuts at hospital trust. Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has agreed to delay controversial plans to cut admin jobs following staff pressure.

“It’s time for a wealth tax. And to start making big businesses and giant multinationals pay their fair share.” — Christina McAnea, UNISON general secretary. Ahead of the budget, UNISON says taxing the wealthiest will fund services and grow the economy. unsn.uk/3JsANy7

Strikes loom at Bristol schools "Staff have lost thousands of pounds through delayed awards year after year," says UNISON “The trust must do the right thing and pay the money back, so staff get the reward and respect they deserve.”

“Friends and family of the Hillsborough victims were denied justice for far too long,” says UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea. The introduction of the Hillsborough Law bill in parliament marks a vital step towards holding authorities to account. unsn.uk/3LrAGmS

Nigel Farage’s idea of celebrating Young Workers’ Month? Cut their wages and protect the rich. Reform UK’s priorities speak volumes. #YoungWorkersMonth #FairPay

Voting in the higher education ballot is the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. VOTE YES for strike action 💜 @UNISONinHE www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea has slammed Reform UK’s claims it will get the economy “under control”.

The updated branch retired members secretary handbook is now available on UNISON catalogue. Physical copies can be ordered, and the PDF version can also be accessed via the link below ⬇️ unsn.uk/47UButd

Wirral care workers continue strikes in dispute over pay

📣 Calling all Local Government Activists. Last chance to register for our tackling the council funding crisis webinar #SaveOurServices 🗓️ Tuesday 4 November, 12.30pm ✅ Sign up now: unsn.uk/474B0R7

Speaking on this morning’s #bbclaurak, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said it’s time for a reset from the Labour government. It needs to get its policies right and focus on investing in public services and industry, and tackling the cost of living crisis.

"The government needs to come out with policies that help working people. That was what it needed to do." Speaking on #bbclaurak, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea warned Labour that tacking to the right is a big mistake and risks losing traditional voters.

"People elected a Labour government because they wanted change that would make them feel better about themselves and to have more money in their pockets." Speaking on #bbclaurak, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said Labour’s performance in office has been shocking and called for a reset.

Speaking on #bbclaurak, UNISON's Christina McAnea criticised Reform’s public spending plans, pointing to councils they’ve run since May: "They came in with a lot of bluster about what to cut. Then came up against the harsh reality of local government. Councils have nothing left to cut."

Our thoughts are with all affected by the Huntingdon train attack - and our deepest thanks to those who responded with such courage and care.

Our thoughts are with all affected by the Huntingdon train attack - and our deepest thanks to those who responded with such courage and care.

School support staff help keep schools clean, safe and fed. They are superstars who deserve to be celebrated so nominate a star for our prize draw today - www.starsinourschools.uk/nominate-a-s... @UNISONinSchools

UNISON police staff members in England and Cymru have voted by an overwhelming majority to accept this year’s pay offer. The deal includes a 4.2% pay rise, increased allowances, and backpay from 1 September. unsn.uk/3WynPBJ