Nick Child TU

For the first time @unionworkersunion.org have taken a movement wide approach in their state of the nation survey & report.

A useful reflection on how collectively we can all support positive internal change with a sector wide approach.
Worth dual carding with UWU alongside regular staffer unions!

A stark warning for those not clear of the consequences already!

Words and commitments are fine to hear from Westminster.
But what nursing really needs is real change, fully funded career progression and recognition in their pay now of the advance skills they carry out day to day!

Together Alliance TOGETHER is an alliance of over 120 civil society organisations united against the far right.

💜 The Together Alliance
A civil society coalition mobilising for love, hope and unity — and standing firmly against the rise of the far right.

🗓️ Join us and march together against hate on Saturday 28 March in London unsn.uk/4q6DIfc

Photo of Waspi women protest: 'Refusal to compensate Waspi women deepens injustice, says UNISON'

Refusal to compensate Waspi women deepens injustice, says UNISON

UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan calls on ministers to rethink decision not to set up compensation scheme for tens of thousands of women affected by pension change
unsn.uk/45DzzIc

As we mark Holocaust Memorial Day, this year's theme is ‘bridging generations’.

It's a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end with the survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and all of us.

Read more 👉 unsn.uk/HMD2026

Screenshot of a tweet from RCoA: “We have stopped posting on X. Read more about why we have made that decision and how you can stay connected with us: rcoa.ac.uk/news/rcoa-will...”

Screenshot of two tweets from the association of anaesthetists: “1/2 We want our online spaces to reflect our commitment to respectful, safe and inclusive debate. For that reason, we have decided to pause all our activities on X while concerns remain about harmful behaviour on the platform and the sharing of indecent images through Grok. 2/2 We welcome the investigation launched by Ofcom and will carefully consider its recommendations. In the meantime, you can find us on our other channels, including Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky, as well as our own website.”

Well done @rcoanews.bsky.social and @assocanaes.bsky.social for taking action and stepping away from activity on Twitter/X
It seems that every day reputable organisations are waking up to the fact that they do not need to remain there.

I know many, many trade unionists will be so disappointed and angry at local members not being given a say over who their candidate should be. This isn’t the way any democratic organisation should be run. Now’s the time to unite our movement not divide it.

Andrea Egan begins five-year term as UNISON general secretary.

Andrea Egan begins her five-year term as UNISON general secretary.

💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’

Read here ⬇️
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Fundamental reform of the water industry is needed and the only way to do that is through renationalisation, says UNISON. Image of pipe discharging water into a rural stream.

The UK’s water system is failing. UNISON is calling for renationalisation, backed by strong regulation and a properly funded Environment Agency, to deliver lower bills and a cleaner environment.

Read more here ⬇️
unsn.uk/45kB8e1

Strategic National Organiser

Last chance to apply!⌛️We’re recruiting a Strategic National Organiser to lead on organising, drive growth, & help shape the future of the #HospitalDoctorsUnion. If you’re passionate about developing strong organising strategies, this one’s for you. 👉Apply now: www.tuc.org.uk/jobs/strateg...

Trump and Farage

A real shame if this photo went viral again today.

@unison.org.uk have seven vacancies for Area Organisers across the South East Region.

Closing date 5pm Weds 28th Jan.

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

www.unison.org.uk/about/jobs/2...

Mainly patch based in local branches & workplaces, working with activists in a range of public services.

Don't be fooled by the rhetoric. Our employment rights and more will be under attack in no time should we sleepwalk into a far right government.

Engage, educate and organise folks⬇️

Great work for the @unison.org.uk Phlebotomist membership.

Now to conquer the rest of the NHS job banding fiasco!

📣🌍A very exciting campaign running through 2026🌏📣

A great opportunity for members, activists & branches to get involved to influence positively around climate change within our employers and our communities as a whole.

Do share far and wide, register below to join our online launch event 13.1.26.

Another great opportunity at the #HospitalDoctorsUnion

Home based, anywhere in the UK, working with a great team to support the administration and ongoing forward thinking strategy at an innovative and growing trade union for hospital doctors and dentists👍

Gloved hand holding Unison ice scraper to clear ice from car window.

🥶 It's a cold one this morning. Hands up who had to scrape the car before work? 

Thinking of all those out working today to keep us, and our communities, safe and warm, whatever the weather! ❄️

📸 Photo: Rotherham health branch

Your UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜

Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.

Patient survival ‘clearly linked’ to nursing numbers A LANDMARK study into excess patient deaths across NHS hospitals has found a “very clear and consistent” link between nurse staffing and patient mortality — and that replacing them with lower-paid wor...

Our co-chair @drjohnpuntis.bsky.social said:

"This study is a clarion call to those in power to look hard at the evidence and think again.”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/pati...

Strategic National Organiser

@hcsa-com.bsky.social, the only union dedicated to hospital doctors & dentists is hiring:

Strategic National Organiser: perm/homebased 35hpw

Lead on organising, maintain continued growth & support us to develop for the future #HospitalDoctorsUnion

Closing: 21.1.26
www.tuc.org.uk/jobs/strateg...

The @hcsa-com.bsky.social, the UK’s only union just for hospital doctors across the UK congratulates Andrea Egan @andrea4gs.bsky.social on her election as General Secretary for @unison.org.uk, the largest UK union with members across all our public services.

A Home for Nursing | Library | Royal College of Nursing A guided tour exploring the history of the RCN building, famous residents – and ghosts – and the creation of a home for nursing.

Discover the hidden stories of 20 Cavendish Square: from its 18th-century origins to its transformation into a home for nursing.

🕒 3-4:00pm, 7 January 2026
🎟️ £9 public / Free for RCN members
👉 https://bit.ly/4nafkYD

Guidance for HCSA resident doctor members on BMA strike days HCSA has produced the following guidance for resident doctor members on how planned BMA strikes will affect your work.

Ahead of the #ResidentDoctors #Strike #IndustrialAction tomorrow 7am 17.12.25 to 7am 22.12.25, please see our guidance for #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social #Consultant #SAS #RD members below:

www.hcsa.com/news-views/n...

www.hcsa.com/news-views/n...

HCSA says resident doctors need more clarity HCSA - the hospital doctors' union is a professional association and trade union which represents and advises all post-graduate hospital medical staff in the UK, both in the NHS and Private Sectors.

📢 HCSA the #hospitaldoctorsunion welcomes the government’s offer to resident doctors but urges more clarity needed on training, career progression & pay. Read our full response here: www.hcsa.com/news-views/n...
#residentdoctors #nhs

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🚩 We are supporting the Together Alliance.

📢 #TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism, build #Solidarity across communities and unite against the far right.

✊ Hope is more powerful than fear.

🔥 Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

#GFTU

HCSA #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social sadly announces the passing of former GS Dr Paul Donaldson this week

He was a longstanding leader, well respected by members, staff, NEC & the profession.

His warmth & expertise will be greatly missed

Our condolences to all his family & friends

Say no to bullying of NHS staff Treatment of striking NHS staff This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.  A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...

CEO of Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (with previous form) bullying Phlebotomists (all women) fairly striking for over 200 days now for fair pay uplifts from Band 2 to 3 (already received by HCAs, Nursing and Maternity Support Workers).

I just signed the campaign: Say no to bullying in #OurNHS

Reclaim the Night 2025 - Newcastle/Gateshead Join us on Saturday 29 November for Newcastle/Gateshead’s annual Reclaim the Night

✨Reclaim the Night – November 29th✨
We're supporting #reclaimthenight. Join fellow trade unionists, community members and local organisations to stand against gender-based violence and harassment.
👉Reclaim the Night 2025 - Newcastle/Gateshead www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...
#womenfocusedsupport