I met Bridget Philipson yesterday alongside Ivan Bonsell of our Higher Education Service Group and @drjogrady.bsky.social of the UCU. We raised the funding crisis facing our universities, which is threatening the livelihoods of our members, and made the case for a comprehensive solution.

It’s hugely welcome that the Chancellor is lifting mileage rates – a longstanding UNISON demand and something I raised with her in our latest meeting. Frozen rates were punishing workers just going about their jobs. Now we need urgent action to drive wages up and bills down.

I was proud to march with hundreds of thousands in London today for Palestine and against the far-right. In the labour movement, we know an injury to one is an injury to all. And we reject the racist logic that says some lives are worth more than others ✊🇵🇸

Radical change needed for public services UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan responds to the King’s Speech, arguing that only bold investment in public services can deliver national renewal unsn.uk/4uHIkLb

📢🏛️ Radical change of approach is needed from government @AndreaEganGS.bsky.social responds to the King’s Speech, calling for a new direction that delivers for workers and public services. Read here ⬇️ unsn.uk/4ty9bIL

UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social responds to PM Keir Starmer's speech: "There were plenty of warm words, with precious little on the fundamentals of how to fix things." Read full response: www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/05...

Labour will die if there isn’t a radical change in direction. That means standing up to markets, investing in our hospitals & schools not weapons, and ending the attacks on migrants. My Guardian piece ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It was an honour to be invited to the biggest trade union event in Yorkshire! 💜

ANDREA EGAN: 'There’s no point sugarcoating it, these results are a disaster for Labour and entire country' www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

🚨📢 Labour government must put workers ahead of the wealthy to succeed A statement from UNISON general secretary @AndreaEganGS.bsky.social Read here ⬇️ unsn.uk/49p7k1F

Message of support from UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social on behalf of Tom Barker, a teaching assistant and UNISON steward at Ash Field Academy.

“May Day reminds us that our movement must be more than securing mere economic demands; instead, our demand should be nothing less than the complete transformation of our society.” My article for @LabourOutlook labouroutlook.org/2026/05/01/f...

📣 Stand with UNISON to say STOP ROSEBANK ❌ Read more + add your name to the Trade Union Open Letter - signed by nine other national unions and 2k union members - against approval for the Rosebank oil field here: bit.ly/TUsAgainstRo...

It was great to welcome our guests from our Korean sister union visiting UNISON to discuss and share ideas on campaigning and the fight to protect our public services.

“Every year on International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those killed and injured at work. That’s why we fight for a society where people have safe working environments — a society that values lives over profit.” Andrea Egan, UNISON general secretary #IWMD26 ✊🕯️

More than 40 National Coal Mining Museum workers started a strike in August 2025. Now, they accept an offer that will see their wages increase by 10.5%. An amazing show of strength and solidarity! Well done to our members for standing side by side and winning a better pay offer.

Shabana Mahmood's reforms to settled status are an immoral crusade against those who keep our care system running. The government needs to backtrack now. My article for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social 👇 tribunemag.co.uk/2026/04/andr...

The levels of exploitation of migrant workers in the care sector are simply horrific. For UNISON's National Day of Action; I'm with migrant workers in Eastern region ready to meet MPs to explain why they need fair visas. Click here to email your MP 👇 unsn.uk/4e0V4rs

I'm with migrant workers in Eastern region preparing to meet MPs to explain why they need fair visas now as part of UNISON's National Day of Action. Click here to get involved 👇 unsn.uk/4e0V4rs

I was proud to accompany our fantastic UNISON delegation at #STUC26

Today, UNISON members are leafleting the Home Secretary's constituency. We will not accept her cruel and self-defeating proposals to extend indefinite leave to remain. We need Labour to stop attacking migrant workers and start defending their rights. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

It’s time for Labour to get serious about rebuilding our NHS. That means massive new public investment in healthcare instead of more money for war, and a decisive end to privatisation and outsourcing. My speech to our health conference today 👇 www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/04...

I met with the Prime Minister today and conveyed UNISON members’ priorities to him. We are clear about what we expect from Government: restoring the pay of public service workers, no more delays to the national care service, and an end to attacks on migrant workers.

It was an honour to march with UNISON members alongside half a million people in London yesterday. Our message was clear: we will defeat the far-right by uniting against their hatred, not pandering to it.

Crushing party democracy has been a disaster for Labour. Silencing members and trade unionists, who are far more in tune with the public than Peter Mandelson’s fan club, has led to mistake after mistake. Join me at the rally on Monday: www.eventbrite.com/e/restore-la...

The Greens won because Labour under Starmer has abandoned progressive values, imitating the far-right instead of taking the fight to them. If the Government wants to survive it urgently needs to stand up for workers and defend the fundamental values of our movement.

“Working‑class people have always been organisers, fighters and leaders,” said new UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social An inspiring conference of powerful voices and campaigns that are changing workplaces and lives. Thanks to every branch, region, member and speaker! 💜 #unwc26

Essex University bosses are planning to sack hundreds of staff and shut down a whole campus. @unison.org.uk, @ucu.org.uk and @unitetheunion.bsky.social mobilised today in Southend to oppose this shameful attack on workers. We will be organising together to defend our higher education sector ✊

Specialist SEN staff in schools deal daily with complex needs, yet their skills are not recognised or valued. UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined staff from Lift academy schools in Essex on the picket line today to show our union is fully supporting them.

Fantastic turnout at the rally today in Southend to oppose closure of the campus ✊ UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social joined @ucu.org.uk @drjogrady.bsky.social and union members “These cuts will wreck the university and gut the city of Southend,” said Andrea, calling for a rethink.

Joe, a guide at the National Coal Mining museum, with UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan on the picket line in Wakefield. Bosses should have settled this dispute months ago and let these guides, many of them ex-miners, get on with their job. @unisonyh.bsky.social @andreaegangs.bsky.social

In the labour movement we believe that an injury to one is an injury to all. That’s why solidarity with the Palestinian people is a fundamental duty for trade unionists. I was proud to address the 100,000 strong national march for Palestine in London today 🇵🇸

UNISON members, branches and regions will be mobilising to build the united march against the far-right in London on 28 March ✊ See you there: together.org.uk

UNISON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will push for Israel to be held to account for its crimes — and organise to end our government’s complicity in them. Join us tomorrow. I’ll be speaking at the end of the march ⬇️🇵🇸

Starmer’s Control Freakery Is a Gift to Reform My article for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social tribunemag.co.uk/2026/01/star...

I know many, many trade unionists will be so disappointed and angry at local members not being given a say over who their candidate should be. This isn’t the way any democratic organisation should be run. Now’s the time to unite our movement not divide it.

We all have a responsibility to pull together and turn UNISON into an incredible force for change. My message to members 👇

I’m sure all trade unionists expect a democratic process for Gorton & Denton in which local party members decide who they want to represent them. We've seen enough control-freakery in the Labour Party and it has done our movement nothing but harm.

Reform tried to shut down five care homes in Lancashire. UNISON and the community stood firm and stopped them. We can defeat Farage and his hateful, anti-worker politics. Huge well done to UNISON North West & local campaigners, showing the way ✊ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A huge thank you to UNISON North West for the invitation to speak at their rally today. The Reform led Lancashire County Council must drop proposals to close or privatise care facilities. Solidarity to the workers defending crucial public services.

As UNISON GS, my central political priority will be defending the working class and improving our lot. That means wages up above inflation, investment in public services not war, and proper sectoral collective bargaining. My Sunday Mirror column ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

My warning as the new head of Unison: never again will we prop up politicians hostile to unions www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The General Secretary election was a momentous result, but we need to keep this energy! If you want UNISON to be a democratic, transparent and successful union that delivers for its members, support the Time For Real Change in UNISON campaign: timeforrealchange.uk/get-involved

🚨I am delighted to have been elected as UNISON's next General Secretary. This is a win for ordinary UNISON members. Read my statement below:

It was a real honour to hold a rally for delegates at LGBT+ conference. I hope my LGBT+ friends had a wonderful conference! As the General Secretary election comes to a close, I want to thank everyone that’s attended any of my rally’s across the campaign. It’s time to win.

✉️🚨If you've not voted yet, rush to the post box before noon today. Join the thousands of members voting for real change in UNISON. ✊🏻Andrea Egan for General Secretary!

⏰The election for UNISON General Secretary is coming to a close. ✉️If you haven't voted yet, you need to post it by NOON TOMORROW (SATURDAY). ✊🏻Help to bring real change to our union. ✅It's Time to Win.

I have taken some leave to have a break and visit my friends and comrades attending LGBT+ Conference in Edinburgh. Whilst I am here I attended the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil at Edinburgh Uni. 1/2 🧵

🏳️‍🌈 I hope our UNISON LGBT+ Comrades have a wonderful conference in Edinburgh this weekend! I will be holding a rally tonight at the Quakers Meeting house at 7:30pm with some amazing speakers! 💜Eileen Best 💜Micheál Duffy 💜Mobina Begum 💜Robyn Banks All welcome!

✉️UNISON NEC member David Jones has sent off his ballot! ❓Have you?