This years Organising Convention was another huge success to general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social for our Key note speech

The West Midlands region has agreed to nominate Christina McAnea in the forthcoming General Secretary election.

BOOKING NOW OPEN! 🎉 - for all the details visit westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/young...

Pride and equality is something to be celebrated, not rallied against. Reform UK’s obsession with flags is quite bizarre considering the many important issues facing councils and people who rely on their services here in Warwickshire and around the country. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Are you a UNISON West Midlands Branch Welfare Officer or Interested in becoming one? The Regional Welfare Seminar is the place to be! more information? - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/uniso...

Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

UNISON general secretary @christinamcanea.bsky.social writes for @mirror.co.uk about the importance of overseas workers to the social care sector, as the government announces major immigration changes. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Are you a new UNISON branch officer? Need to refresh your skills? Join or in person training day to meet fellow officers, learn about your role and share your experiences . All the details can be found here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/?filt...

Images from todays wreath laying at the West Midlands Regional memorial tree and bench. #iwmd25

Today is International Workers' Memorial Day when we remember those who have died at work, or as a result of ill health at work. We remember the dead, fight for the living, and fight for safer workplaces for all. #IWMD25

New Course for UNISON Activists! Find all the details and joining instructions here - westmidlands.unison.org.uk/events/motio...

Social Work England want to hike your fees by 33%. This is only making the chronic recruitment and retention crisis worse. Have your say by 13 May bit.ly/4hSAAzu

Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees. Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas. Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost

International community must help make ceasefire work says UNISON UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea comments on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...

As the first term of 2025 begins, UNISON West Midlands celebrates our ⭐ school stars ⭐ and all those heading back to school

‘NHS staff are facing a huge challenge this winter… our biggest worry is this news will drive more people to leave’ UNISON head of health Helga Pile on BBC Breakfast this morning.

BBC News: Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers UNISON's head of health Helga Pile said the proposal was a "bitter pill".

Government plans to limit wage rises across the NHS to 2.8% next year will 'go down badly with staff'. UNISON on the government’s evidence to NHS pay review body https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2024/12/pay-is-key-to-turning-around-nhs-fortunes-warns-unison/

🌟 Great news for UNISON members! UNISON’s Winter Essentials Grant offers £200 vouchers for food shopping.  Open for just 24 hours on 11 Dec! Check eligibility now 👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials #ThereForYou #WinterEssentials

Violence and abuse incidences on paramedics and emergency call handlers have risen by more than a third. Listen now on BBC 5 live as one paramedic tells of the violence he has experienced when trying to do his job www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🥶 Cold one this morning, isn't it? Hands up who had to scrape the car?  A big thank you to all the public service workers who will be keeping communities safe whatever the weather ❄️ 📸 Photo: Rotherham Health Branch

Disability History Month from 14 November - 20 December is a time to spotlight the ongoing journey towards equality in the workplace.   Join our networks and find out more about making changes in your workplace.https://buff.ly/3WeVJfw

UNISON condemns mass sentencing of trade unionists and civil society activists in Hong Kong and calls for their immediate release  “I stand in solidarity with the 45 trade unionists and pro-democracy leaders,” UNISON gen sec Christina McAnea https://buff.ly/4fOIgBS @catherinewestmp.bsky.social