Council and school staff pay offer falls short UNISON to decide next steps over NJC pay ⏩

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Council and school staff pay offer falls short, says UNISON

Local government employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland today announced a pay offer of at least £1,290 for council and school staff - falling short of our claim

UNISON head of local government Mike Short:

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we can all make a difference. #IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

LGBT+ rights are human and trade union rights.

UNISON’s Year of the LGBT+ worker - join our networks and find support.
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In response to our press release on Wednesday, why are North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals misleading the public by saying the job roles changed in 2021 when the Chief Exec agreed this was not the case in a letter to UNISON last month?

UNISON Northern Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, has today written an open letter to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals reqesting urgent talks to resolve the ongoing dispute relating to fair banding and back pay for Health Care Assistants.

Link to online version 👇

Healthcare assistants will strike for the third time in three months in an ongoing row over pay bbc.in/4dz2b7E

Healthcare assistants across Teesside are set to strike for a third time.

Next week will see 100s of healthcare assistants walk out for five continuous days in response to the trusts refusal to meet and negotiate around the dispute.

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UNISON's service group executive elections close on Friday 17 May at 5pm.

Members can vote by a link in an email sent by CES or by paper ballot, but the ballot must arrive before the deadline.

Don't delay, vote today.

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Branch reps from across the region attended equality training yesterday.

The aim is to make equalities central to their union practice and updated them on the latest equality legislation to use in their local branches.

#TeamUNISON #Equalities

Today is #ODP day! 🎉

We are highlighting and celebrating the work of Operating Department Practitioners. #ODP HiddenNoLonger

Thank you to all our #ODP s for delivering excellent care for patients in hospital theatres and recovery.

Get help with school uniform costs 🏫

A limited number of £75 vouchers are available to help low-income members pay for school uniforms. 

🗓️ Applications open 29 May
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As part of UNISON's Year of LGBT+ Worker and 40 Years since the Miners Strike - Come join us for a fabulous film night at the iconic The Common Room! formerly known as The Mining Institute.

We will be screening this heartwarming film for a night of laughter and tears. Don't

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Service group elections – don’t miss the chance to vote.

Service groups influence your work life – you have until Friday 17 May to get your vote in.

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Wes Streeting supports a national care service

The shadow secretary of state for health and social care discusses why a national care service is so important to any future Labour government.

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As a region we are incredibly proud of our UNISON candidates, the first NE Mayor Kim McGuinness and PCCs Susan Dungworth PCC Joy Allen and Matt Storey, along with our newly and re-elected councillors across the region.

Huge well done to PCC Joy Allen on your re-election as Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Massive congratulations to Susan Dungworth the new Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner - and another amazing UNISON candidate. Good luck in your new role!

Congratulations to UNISON member Matt Storey, elected Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland. Matt will be a great PCC for people in the Cleveland Police area.