Blaenau Gwent - Unison Branch

Dave Rees, speaking with Unison General Secretary, Christina McAnea, about violence and aggression in our schools.

Christina McAnea speaking at disabled members conference, calling for a wealth tax.

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It's that time of the year again - Please book early to avoid disappointment 👇

Seasonal Food Fund | There for You (UNISON Welfare) | UNISON National UNISON Welfare – There for You    Seasonal Food Fund 2025  When can I apply?   This fund will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September 2025 for 24 hours,

This fund will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 30 September 2025 for 24 hours, we will not accept applications before or after this timeframe.

Find out more below:

www.unison.org.uk/get-help/ser...

#WSPD25

📸 From our BBQ/ Family Fun Day on the 31 August. Such a pity about the weather ☔

Save the date 📆

BBQ/ Family Fun Day
31 August / 12pm - 4PM
Food | Drink | Music | Fun
FREE Entry
Bedwellty House & Park | Morgan Street | Tredegar

Bring & Buy Bake Sale in aid of Velindre

Important update on your pay 👇

To commemorate Nye Bevan's founding of the National Health Service, there is a special event taking place at 12pm on the 6 July @ Bedwellty Park

We hope you can join us.

#BevanDay

Organising to win: 'A strong union is built from the base up' | Article | News | UNISON National 'A strong union is built from the base up, with member power and strong branches'

Organising to win: ‘A strong union is built from the base up’ www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

Council & School Workers Pay Our members working in councils and schools go above and beyond every single day. It's time to stand together and demand fair pay.

🚨 Attention council and school workers 🚨

Your pay consultation has launched! Emails are being sent to you from today asking you to have your say on the pay offer of 3.2%.

💻 Check your emails and vote
❌ Vote reject
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Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you | Article | News | UNISON National UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them

The Westminster government has announced sweeping changes to how Personal Independent Payments (PIPs) are paid.

UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them.

Access our survey 👇

www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

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UNISON: Always with you

Whatever you’re going through – we can help. We’re the UK’s largest union, with over 1.4 million members. Join now and you’ll receive our support – with membership costing less than you might think.

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Please vote #Nec #Unison

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

🌟 Celebrating Neurodiversity Week! 🌟

Join us in celebrating the unique strengths, perspectives, and talents of neurodiverse individuals. Together, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding world.

Let's break stereotypes, raise awareness, and show support!

#NeurodiversityWeek

Thanks for the shout-out @unison.org.uk ❤️

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#StepIntoSpring #Unison

Upcoming event 👇 #InternationalWomensDay #Bluesky

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus / Happy St David's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If you want to get involved, hit the link below:

www.timetochangewales.org.uk/en/

#Timetotalk

There are 3 key things you can do today to play your part in the pay campaign:

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𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫
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𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬
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#FairPay #Unison

#HolocaustMemorialDay

We wanted to invite you to enter our UNISON Free Prize Draw to Win £250 Shopping Vouchers which will be delivered to the winner by 7th May 2025. More details below 👇

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Join conversation

Blaenau Gwent Unison's AGM will take place on the 25 February @ 12:00. This year's guest speaker will be Noel Mooney (CEO of the Football Association of Wales) - Link below 👇

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Starmer's AI bid risks a ‘race to the bottom for workers’ LATEST EDITORIAL

“AI in the public sector has huge implications, from data privacy to bias and discrimination. Proper input from workers and all parts of society to ensure it’s not only the voice of big tech being heard." UNISON

Merry Christmas 🎅☃️

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