Many thanks to our UNISON Northamptonshire Police and Fire branch for this advice. One of the hardest things I have to do as a Union rep is to refuse representation for those who only join when they have an existing problem. If you work for …Read more…
Re-elect Christina McAnea as UNISON General Secretary
Just made donation to her re-election campaign as our GS. Check out https://votechristina.org.uk/Read more…
UNISON New NEC 2025 – 2027 – 1st meeting
On Tuesday there was the first proper meeting of the newly elected UNISON National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC is the UNISON “Parliament” of elected members, which helps run and lead the union in-between our national conferences. I was …Read more…
UNISON National Labour Link Forum 2025
I arrived this evening for the UNISON National Labour Link forum in Glasgow. Picture with comrades from the NEC on the National Committee on way back from meal. Forum kicks off tomorrow evening but the National Committee meets in morning.&nb…Read more…
Are you a trade union rep concerned about the temperature in your workplace?
In the week 14 – 20 July, @The_TUC is inviting union health and safety reps to check their workplace temperatures.
Help organise for safer, cooler workplaces!Sign up now for our week of action, 14-20 July:
https://tuc.org.uk/news/workplace-tempe…Read more…
UNISON NEC Presidential Team elections 2025-2026
UNISON National Conference finished at 4pm on Friday 20 June 2025. I will post on the last 2 days of conference when I can. But after the close of conference, the newly elected UNISON National Executive Council (2025-2027 NEC) met for the first time to…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference: Day One
Today (Tuesday 17 June) was day one of the UNISON National Delegate Conference 2025, which is taking place in the ACC, Liverpool. This is certainly the largest trade union conference in the UK, if not Europe, with over 2,000 delegates and visitor…Read more…
Re-elected to UNISON NEC 2025-27
I was pleased today to find out that I was re-elected to the UNISON National Executive Council (NEC) for the next 2 years representing all our members who work for Housing Associations and Charities. My running mate Denise Thomas was also re-elec…Read more…
UNISON Members – Get help with School uniforms online application starts today (Wednesday 28 May 2025) at 12 Noon!
I first posted this earlier this month and hope that low paid members with school age children will apply. Online applications are not great for many UNISON members but I hope this being half term in many areas they will notice this and apply.”UN…Read more…
Thank you to branches and supporters of UNISON NEC “Members Together” Candidates. Results out 11 June
UNISON NEC elections (the elected “Parliament” of UNISON members) closed 5pm on Wednesday (21 May). The Scrutineer and Returning Officer (Civica Election Services) for this election will now investigate any complaints and will then announce the …Read more…
It’s Vote o’ clock! Last chance to vote in UNISON NEC elections: Postal (ONLY) Ballot closes this Wednesday 5pm
The UNISON NEC elections close at 5pm Wednesday 21st May THIS week. It is a postal only ballot and if you have not voted yet, it is probably best to send today to make sure it gets to returning officer in time – it is SAE but maybe put on a 1st c…Read more…
UNISON School Uniform Grant 28 May 2025 – share with members
“UNISON’s charity, There for You, is offering help for members on a low income with a one-off, non-repayable grant of £75 per school-aged child which will be paid in the form of a voucher. We want to make this limited fund go as far as possible a…Read more…
Last chance for UNISON NEC elections: Members together Community, London & National Slate
The UNISON NEC elections close at 5pm Wednesday 21st May next week. It is a postal only ballot and if you have not voted yet, it is probably best to send tomorrow at the latest to make sure it gets to returning officer in time – it is SAE but may…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day 2025: Clasping hands statue in Stratford, Newham
Last week my UNISON branch organised the annual Workers Memorial Day event at the “Clasping Hands” statute in Three Mills Green, Bow, Newham. This is the site of an historic “accident” where 3 workers died, one after each other, trying to pu…Read more…
Members together Statement following the removal of UNISON’s President
This is also to counter some false information being spread about the facts of this matter. The person elected by the current Majority NEC to be this years President has been found guilty of “serious misconduct” by a panel of his peers, who decid…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections 2025: Community Service Group Ballot Paper – Vote for Denise and John
This morning I received this scan via teams from a workplace UNISON Colleague. The ballot papers for UNISON Community members (Housing Associations and Charities) have finally arrived. My pack was delivered by Royal Mail today as well. If yo…Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections Recommendations: on London regional, National Local Government, Black Members & Disabled members
UNISON NEC elections currently underway, and the recommendations shared above reflect the views of several colleagues London This is a significant election, as the NEC functions as “Parliament” UNISON. It is essential to elect NEC representatives…Read more…
Workers Memorial Day Monday 28 April – 1pm Clasping Hands Statute,Three Mills Green E15
This year’s event will take place at 1pm next Monday 28 April 2025. All welcome. Remember the dead and fight for the living. Read more…
UNISON NEC Elections: Start today 21 April 2025. Let’s build a better union with Members Together.
From tomorrow onwards, 1.3 million UNISON members will receive ballot papers sent to their home addresses for the election of their NEC (National Executive Council) representatives for the next 2 years. This is a really important election fo…Read more…
UNISON Members together – NEC Elections Start 21.4.25
Members Together – Putting You FirstMembers Together is a group of like-minded UNISON members who put members first. This has not happened over recent years because of political infighting. We believe in our union and know the power it has to improve o…Read more…