Bell is absolutely right to point out that we must remember the past while continuing to speak about the present. I'm in Ukraine at the moment and the resilience and bravery of the people here is extraordinary, it's something I will never forget.

A month ago, a delegation from Scottish branches of public sector union UNISON visited Kharkiv and Kyiv to meet trade unionists and others, and take aid and solidarity. On Monday they'll be reporting back (online) - register to join. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-sco...

It was an honour to attend the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social 2025 Conference on behalf of UNISON London LGBT+ Ctte - There's much to be worried about in the world at the moment, but it was also good to reflect on some of the victories our community has achieved over the last year despite huge challenges!

For this, and many other reasons, I'm supporting Bell for Deputy Leader. While trade unions have been generally supportive of the ERB, members have also been clear that it doesn't go far enough. Bell is the best candidate to be the voice we need at the top of the Labour Party.

The idea that Mandelson can stay in post is ridiculous and I fail to understand why this is dragging on. The fact the association continued after Epstein's conviction should be the end of the discussion. Big questions then remain about the vetting process which allowed this past.

I'm one of the 700 so far. Let's be honest, Labour has a lot to do to rebuild our trust. I've debated ending my membership many times, and I understand why people have. But I do want to try and build a vision of hope, as a principled Left, for meaningful change.

I have to say, I'm (cautiously) optimistic about this. I truly hope that this becomes an effective, democratic platform for those of us on the Left to organise around. Especially when we have felt completely abandoned by Labour and left without a political "home".

This is a national scandal caused by Wes Streeting. Months of anxiety for ICB staff, and we still have no idea who will have a job if / when this process can actually start. Our ICB's leadership team has been exceptional despite the mass uncertainty caused by this government.

I have no doubt that, with Andrea Egan, UNISON will continue to evolve into the member led union we desperately need. Andrea will champion our union's democratically decided values and deliver for all of our Equalities groups.

One Day ... Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.

This must not happen. The UK must immediately and unconditionally recognise the state of Palestine. There needs to be further sanctions on ultra-nationalists, and a total end of arm sales to Israel (i.e. those still continuing via indirect means etc). www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

🚨 The UK - Record numbers of NHS staff say government's offer is not enough! ▪️@gmb.org.uk ▪️@rcm.org.uk ▪️@rcn.org.uk ▪️@unison.org.uk ▪️@unitetheunion.bsky.social 👊🏾 #Solidarity with you all! The government must come up with a meaningful offer!

URGENT: We call for the immediate release of Enes Hocaoğulları, LGBTI+ rights defender and Youth Delegate to the Council of Europe, detained yesterday in Turkey. The prosecutor has requested his pre-trial arrest. A judge’s decision is pending. #ENESEÖZGÜRLÜK #FREEDOM4ENES

Great to hear this result! The NHS and the rest of the healthcare sector is uniting behind the idea that we cannot be taken for granted any more. You clapped for us during Covid, we will be asking for your support once again if we need to take industrial action to save our NHS.

EXISTENCE + RESISTANCE

The UK government must immediately recognise the state of Palestine if it truly believes in a two-state solution 🇵🇸🇬🇧

How many more condemnations must we all make before our governments act to stop this genocide? The immediate need is for a ceasefire and aid, but in the long-term there must be consequences for those who carried out these war crimes and those who were complicit in them.

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...

Pride in London 2025 is today! It's my first time in the parade and I'll be marching with Middlesex University under the banner of UNITED FOR TRANS RIGHTS! Trans rights are human rights, Pride is a protest, solidarity forever! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

This year's Trans+ Pride is probably more important than ever, please come and show your solidarity (further details to follow) ❤️ 🏳️‍⚧️ UNISON London Young Members Forum and LGBT+ Committee will be there so if you need someone to go with just let us know!

Excited to be on the way to a sunny Liverpool for my first UNISON National Delegate Conference, I'm representing my Branch (North East London & City) and looking forward to meeting comrades old and new! ❤️✊️ #uNDC25

Every role counts - from clinicians to caterers. When NHS jobs are cut, it cuts corners on care. Take action 👉 www.unison.org.uk/nhscuts

The scale of the planned NHS cuts is enormous and still not being talked about enough. Regional / National NHS Teams: 50% job cuts + merger in to DHSC ICBs: 50% cut to operating costs + mergers = >50% job cuts? NHS trusts: ~5% budget cuts = >10% job cuts?

Jenny's letter is absolutely spot on, our union needs to take a stronger stance of solidarity with Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse people. Not just because many of us are UNISON members, but because it's the right thing to do.

Watching Labour (and presumably the Conservatives) slowly roll towards Reform victories, partially through their complete inability to be self-critical and engage with a wide spectrum of views within the party, has a terrifying inevitability to it.

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea urges all members to vote in the ballot for the union’s National Executive Council. youtu.be/iqe7CJ-tDDQ

NEC ballots are now arriving, these are probably the most important elections in our union. Please take a moment to have a look at all the incredible TFRC candidates below, they will work hard for you continuing to create an organising, member-led union! ❤️✊️

I'll be there tomorrow with a good group of other UNISON members, do reach out if you want / need people to go with. Stay safe ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Had a great time at the @unison-glr-lgbt.bsky.social open meeting yesterday! I'm looking forward to working with the committee from on one of the Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Caucus Seats! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

I'm very excited to have been elected to several positions at my UNISON Branch (North East London & City) AGM today! - Communications Officer - International Officer - Young Members Officer

Glad to see The Guardian covering the 50% staffing cuts to ICBs, it's the real story being buried behind the closure of NHSE. All the talk of returning power to local NHS bodies is deeply concerning given the government's lack of a clear plan of how ICBs should deliver these job losses safely.

‘What staff working in the NHS want to see, as do patients and the public, is a concrete plan to get waiting lists down and fill vacancies in staffing’ UNISON head of health Helga Pile on government plans to abolish NHS England on ITV News.

Completely agree, it feels like the government has completely abandoned the NHS and its workers despite us operating flat-out for years with under-inflation pay rises. My estimate puts potential job losses by the end of the year at around 10,000 nationwide, and clinical staff are NOT exempt.

We don't know the full details yet but I am deeply concerned about the government's direction on NHS reform today.

London Region Young Members’ Forum Young Members make up only around 1 in 13 members, but as the future of the union, your voice is vital. To find out more talk to our own Young Members’ Officer: [email protected] (Give us a reaction if you are 30 and under too...we can't all be!)

I do not envy the position Keir Starmer is now in, this is an unprecedented geopolitical situation. That said, we keep stating that the UK has a proud history of resisting fascism and bullies. Ukraine must then come before our "special relationship" with the US, which now seems far closer to Putin.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧

Whether or not you agree with the defence spending uplift, cutting foreign aid is a concerning trend. For those who think we should focus on domestic issues, foreign aid is not just giving away money. Alongside the humanitarian benefits, aid is an integral part of the global security infrastructure.

I don't even know where to begin with this mess.

This is a well made point and covers something I've noticed for a while, I support supplying aid for both Palestine and Ukraine, but everyone talks far more about Hamas than they do about the Azov Battalion in relation to the struggles of both countries.

Excited to be up in York this weekend for the UNISON National Young Members Forum AGM, it's always good to catch up with young activists from other Regions and share learning ❤️✊️

Completely agree. Support roles are an invaluable part of providing care to patients within the NHS. Cutting these roles to try and speedrun a reduction in waiting lists would be worryingly shortsighted.

Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Sign the petition here - #SaveThePCC 38d.gs/SaveThePrinc...

This work is essential for the survival of our union in the long term. Without the autonomy to self-organise many Young Members are getting put off and becoming inactive. We can't all keep saying how important it is for young people to be involved, LET US BE!

To start on a positive note, this photo is a throwback to my first time speaking at any conference. This was at LGBT+ Conference 2024. I used to be absolutely terrified of public speaking! It was a really powerful moment for me to do this in front of a packed conference hall.

Just arrived from "the other place" and really hoping this platform takes off as a viable alternative to that hellscape. I'll be trying to post on both for now so apologies if it takes me a while to respond!