There's still time to vote in SSSNB consultation to let us know your view on the proposed changes in the way pay, terms and conditions are negotiated for school support staff in England - do it today! buff.ly/WrBpWWV #sssnb

A new deal for school support staff | UNISON - the public service union

UNISON is at the forefront of work on exciting new legislation for school support staff in England

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"We show up to deliver for the public. Now we need the government to show up for us." At Labour conference, Tess Morris from @unisoncymru.bsky.social spoke for workers who keep public services running every day and called for services to be brought back in-house. #WeShowUp #InsourceNow

📢💷 There’s no path to growth and better living standards without strong public services. Responding to Chancellor John Healey’s #LabConf26 speech, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan says it’s time to invest properly in the services people rely on. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/USrU0Ud

NO TO PALANTIR 🚫 120+ organisations and unions across Europe call for the scrapping of all existing public sector contracts with Palantir.

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We say… ❌ NO to supporting war mongers ❌ NO to draining our public wealth ❌ NO to the tech broligarchy NO TO #PALANTIR! Read the open letter from over 120 organisations from across Europe here: www.epsu.org/article/120-...

Public service workers show up for us – now it’s the government’s turn to show up for them. You can't not be moved by this.... Please sign the @unison.org.uk petition now! action.unison.org.uk/page/200259/... youtu.be/jPAAUF3KblE?...

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🫶 Welfare at Work Week | 28 Sept - 2 Oct 💜 If you're a UNISON member struggling financially, our charity #ThereForYou may be able to help. Whether you're dealing with debt, need support with budgeting, or are finding it difficult to make ends meet, support is available. buff.ly/k07XAQ0

Today, UNISON members will be rallying outside Labour conference calling for the government to keep their promise to workers who came to the UK to care for our communities 🩵 #FairVisasNow

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Tomorrow, UNISON members from across the country will come together in Liverpool, calling for a fair visa system for migrant care workers. These workers look after our loved ones, some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Here's a reminder of why the rally tomorrow is so important 🙌

Today, migrant care workers are taking their message directly to Labour conference - keep your promise to the workers who came to the UK to care for our communities. They'll be joined by UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan and others. Invest in social care 🩵 Support #FairVisasNow #LabConf26

🚨 “UNISON’s very clear: we don’t think the rules should be changed for migrant workers who are here delivering our social care services.” Assistant general secretary Clare Williams speaking to Channel 4 News at #LabConf26. #FairVisasNow

🚨 “The risk of losing these people is too great for our sector.” Methodist Homes CEO Sam Monaghan warns against driving away the migrant care workers our care system relies on. They deserve fairness, dignity and security. It’s time for #FairVisasNow.

The prime minister can’t wait any longer to fix social care. A National Care Service must start with action now: ✅ Put care before private profit ✅ Properly fund the Fair Pay Agreement ✅ End exploitation in the sector 🔗 unison.org.uk/press/2026/0...

Every day public service workers show up for us. Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #PayFair

Every day, public service workers show up for us 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay

On the eve of Labour conference, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan has urged the government to listen to migrant health and care workers and those, like Angela Rayner, speaking out against plans to extend the wait for permanent residency.

We show up so every child is supported 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for us. After years of underfunding, cuts and privatisation, public services need urgent investment to recover. Sign the petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp

Labour must keep its promise to end exploitative zero-hours contracts. Reform of zero-hours contracts could be transformational, but only if the government listens to workers’ needs, not employer scaremongering. buff.ly/EPGxnw1

"Climate change is happening now." Read how workers in water and environment sectors are managing increasingly extreme conditions while coping with the effects of decades of underinvestment. buff.ly/IgPBCew

‘Climate change is happening now’ | UNISON - the public service union

It’s been another long, record-breaking summer, and forecasts predict that next year will be even hotter, blowing apart all previous records.

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UK's largest trade union slams Reform led council's decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity. We will continue to support the dedicated work of #ShowRacismTheRedCard - especially at a time when racism is on the rise. www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/... @srtrcengland.bsky.social

Union slams Reform led council's decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charity

UNISON said racism in the workplace is on the rise

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Half of public service workers losing sleep worrying about the people who depend on them. UNISON has launched a petition calling on the Government to invest in public services ahead of the Autumn budget. buff.ly/Zzx9gJR

Half of public service workers losing sleep worrying, UNISON finds | LocalGov

Nearly half (45%) of public service workers say they lose sleep worrying about the people who depend on them, according to a new UNISON survey.

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Our councils need more funding to protect vital local services. UNISON is calling on the Westminster, Scottish and Welsh Governments to invest. 📢 Support our campaign: email your MP, MSP or Senedd Member and urge them to back our councils 👉️ buff.ly/m3ghTo1

📢✊ Public service workers have been holding our services together for years. Enough is enough. They cannot keep being asked to do more with less. They show up for us every day. Now tell the government: show up for them. Sign the petition ⬇️ buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp

We were told outsourcing would transform our public services. But the reality has been far from the pitch. Our new report, in collaboration with @unison.org.uk and @rmtunion.bsky.social, outlines why insourcing is needed across the public sector. www.common-wealth.org/publications...

Back In-House: The Case for Ending Outsourcing

Government outsourcing has channelled public money into private profit, at the expense of workers’ rights, democratic accountability and service quality. Bringing services back in-house should be the ...

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Almost half of public service workers are lying awake at night worrying about the people who rely on them. • 87% say their workload is growing. • 79% are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Public services need urgent investment. The government must act now. buff.ly/ipTVbO0 #WeShowUp

Every day, public service workers show up for us. Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. ✅ Invest more
✅ Insource now
✅ Pay fair Add your name to our petition: 🔗 buff.ly/ettTyDo #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay

"There is modern slavery happening right now." Migrant care workers are told to stay silent, accept poor treatment and endure exploitation because they are tied to a single employer. It's a system that traps workers with abusive employers. We need a better way. #FairVisasNow

Every day, public service workers show up for us 💙 Now it's the government's turn to show up for public services. Invest more. Insource now. Pay fair. Add your name to our petition: 🔗 unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition #WeShowUp #InsourceNow #FairPay

📢 New resource for social work students & newly qualified social workers. UNISON and Community Care have launched an interactive guide to help build your career, with: 📝 CV tips 💬 Interview advice 👥 Practitioner insights and more 👉️ Access the guide: buff.ly/l5inSyQ

BBC news: Essex university staff walk out in Colchester over 400 job cuts. Staff and students are opposing the cuts, saying it will affect courses and opportunities. A great turnout on the picket line yesterday and a powerful message of solidarity: "You're not alone." 💚✊ buff.ly/qxLviH2

Essex university staff walk out in Colchester over 400 job cuts

About 50 people wave their placards on the picket line in Colchester.

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🏥 Proper investment in public services 💷 Fair pay ✊ Insourcing now Three clear demands for the upcoming budget. UNISON’s Clare Williams explains what the government must deliver for the public service workers who show up for us every day. #WeShowUp

School support staff are being moved from vital roles to cover classes, often with no extra pay. Children and young people deserve better. Schools need proper investment and enough staff in every role. Read more: unison.org.uk/news/2026/09... Sign the petition: unsn.uk/we-show-up-petition