Seven things from the Labour Party conference you may have missed: Delegates backed an UNISON emergency motion calling on ministers to act to prevent Gaza genocide www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

“Older people are powerful agents of change.” — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General On the International Day of Older People, we celebrate the vital role of our retired members. Their experience, dedication, and activism inspires and strengthens our union. 🔗 www.unison.org.uk/about/what-w...

Statement from Vicki Morris, Chair of the HESGE: UNISON’s Higher Education Service Group Executive nominates Andrea Egan for General Secretary.

LIVE: UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea address Labour conference on peace in the Middle East #Lab25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzDe...

Today is International Equal Pay Day! People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should. Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay #EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC

The 4 things we learned from the TUC Congress #TUC25 www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Members from all HE unions have voted to reject the insulting pay offer of 1.4% (a real-terms pay cut), and UNISON, UCU, Unite and EIS will be balloting for IA. A joint statement from @unison.org.uk, @unitetheunion.bsky.social, @ucu.org.uk, @gmb.org.uk and EIS, is below. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea speaking at Solidarity with Palestine fringe at #TUC25

🗓️ Sat 13 Sept - March against fascism ✊ Demo organised by #StandUpToRacism and supported by the TUC www.unison.org.uk/events/march... 👥 Pass the model motion at your branch 🚌 Book your transport ✊ Donate!

University of Nottingham members have voted to strike against job losses - 77.7%, a strong result for the holiday period. "No one takes the decision to strike lightly but these workers feel they're made to pay the price of poor decision-making by university bosses." #fundourpay #fundourfuture

Good luck to all those awaiting results today! 🍀 Thank you to all the other stars in our schools - the staff who have helped everyone throughout the school years and continue to support them as they step into their future! 💫

🚨 The UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 Sept at 3pm. It's a warning system for emergencies like floods, wildfires and storms. You will not need to take any action.   More 👉 gov.uk/alerts  Domestic abuse survivors may wish to turn off alerts 👉 www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Defend disabled workers - email your MP!  Whilst the Government’s proposed welfare cuts have been ruled out for now, the fight is not over. Email your MP today and ask them to ensure disabled workers’ voices are heard. action.unison.org.uk/page/175045/...

It's International Cat day! 🐈 Studies show unionised workplaces tend to have higher wages and more benefits, including things like more paid holiday and a better pension. Millie says join a union for fair pay.

Are your membership details up to date? Make sure you don’t miss out on information about your pay, the latest campaigns and UNISON’s news by checking your details on MyUNISON: www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/

How unions got their power back Senior UNISON staff discuss how the Employment Rights Bill will liberate trade unions from the legal shackles imposed by the Tories and transform industrial relations – in ways that benefit all workers.

Is it too hot to work? 🥵 Sign the TUC petition for a maximum working temperature www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we... UNISON guidance: www.unison.org.uk/health-and-s... Join the TUC week of action: mass workplace inspection www.tuc.org.uk/news/workpla...

More than 20 UK union leaders, including Christina McAnea of UNISON, have raised concerns over the Metropolitan police's handling of pro-Palestinian marches www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Remember to vote REJECT in the HE consultation on the 2025/26 pay offer. A real-terms pay cut is simply not good enough. 1.4% does not reflect the essential role played by support staff in higher education, and they deserve better. #fundourfuture #fundourpay #saveuniversities

Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, Wednesday 2 July www.unison.org.uk/events/workp...

Do you work in Higher Education? Are you struggling after years of low pay, below inflation offers and the cost of living crisis? Your pay should be a priority - have your say on this years pay offer in our consultation. Check your emails and click the link to take part www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

Today, activists are campaigning for: the UK government to recognise the state of Palestine as a contribution to a two-state solution, an immediate and permanent ceasefire, full access to humanitarian assistance, the safe release of hostages and an end to the occupation.

Particpating in the higher education 2025/26 pay consulatation is quick and simple: 📧 check your email 🗳️ decide whether to accept or reject the offer 👍 submit, and done! Make sure you do this before 11 July to demand the pay you deserve More info: unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE

Hard working, dedicated support staff in higher education have received a pay rise offer of just 1.4%. This is not good enough, especially in midst of a cost of living crisis. The online consultation is now open, and UNISON is recommending that members REJECT this offer. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

Too hot to work? Find out the rules around working in the heat: www.unison.org.uk/health-and-s...

Staff in higher education are experiencing a significant real terms pay cut - the government needs to step up and help Fund Our Future. HE members - participate in UNISON’s 2025/26 higher education pay consultation before 11 July and make your voice heard 💜 www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

Universities could not function without dedicated support staff. This year, staff have been offered only a 1.4% pay rise. With a cost of living crisis and the higher education sector in crisis, this is not good enough. Join UNISON today and vote to REJECT this offer. #fundourfuture #fundourpay

Without support staff, universities would not operate. This year, staff have received an offer of just a 1.4% pay rise. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is not good enough. Our consultation is now open and UNISON is urging members to reject the offer. #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay

🥵Sleep well last night? Looking forward to a day in a stuffy office, a sweltering ward or out in stifling heat? Get together with other workers and discuss the impacts of global heating, and learn about getting involved in the fight for climate justice at work www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adapting-t...

After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continued cost of living crisis, dedicated staff in higher education have received a pay rise offer of just 1.4%. Our consultation opens today and UNISON is recommending that members reject the offer. #fundourfuturefundourpay #fundourfuture

As UNISON's NDC starts, there's no better time to have your say on pay! The higher education pay consultation opens tomorrow, 18 June. Look out for your email with the link to take part in the decision to fund our future Further info: www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526 @UNISONinHE

Support/professional service staff in universities have seen their real pay consistently cut, and this year's national pay offer of only 1.4% is an example. When the national pay spine does not offer a real living wage, 13% for some of the highest paid is unjustifiable. #FundOurFuture

Higher education members, you still have time to participate in the 2025/26 pay consultation – the deadline is 12 noon on 11 July. We are calling on your employers and the government to Fund Our Future and Fund Our Pay ✊ www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526

Our branch chair and secretary joined almost 100 activists from across the country to lobby parliament about HE last week. Issues raised include job cuts, threats for courses and the lack of funding in the sector. Read more: yorks.unison.org.uk/2025/06/05/y...

Yesterday afternoon, members from across the country came to Parliament to lobby their local MP over the higher education funding crisis. Thank you to all who attended. UNISON is calling for urgent action to defend jobs, save universities and deliver free education. #highereducation #fundourfuture

Our Branch Secretary @lykarar.bsky.social met with Salford MP and MMU alum @rebeccalongbailey.com at the @unisoninhe.bsky.social parliamentary lobby yesterday to talk about the crisis enveloping our universities.

The higher education sector is in crisis. Today, UNISON members are lobbying MPs to call for urgent action to defend jobs, save universities and deliver free education. #highereducation #fundourfuture @unison.org.uk

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! 🪧 Higher education branches from Yorkshire and Humberside will be heading to London on Tuesday to join a national UNISON lobby of parliament to discuss the financial state of the sector. More info 👉 www.unison.org.uk/he-parliamen...

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea speaking at the Nakba rally in London, commemorating 77 years of Nakba, calling for recognition of the state of Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Sweeping changes to how Personal Independent Payments (PIPs) are paid have been announced, and many disabled workers could lose the financial support. Complete UNISON's survey today on how these changes will impact you, and help us show the government why these changes are so detrimental.

On this Workplace Day of Action UNISON calls on the UK Government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine.

Join tomorrow's rally to protect education. We need a radical alternative to fund Higher Education, to #DefendJobs, and to #SaveUniversities! #FreeEducation #FundOurFuture. @ucu.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social

Join us this Saturday for a national rally, organised by @ucu.org.uk, to protect education and #fundourfuture. Join our campaign for a new, radical, approach to Higher Education based on progressive taxation and public funding. #DefendJobs, #FreeEducation, #SaveUniversities! www.ucu.org.uk/2025rally

UNISON is the largest UK #TradeUnion for support staff in higher education. Join UNISON today to #StandTogether and join our movement to defend jobs, campaign for free education & save universities. #FundOurFuture #HigherEducation