Work for UNISON. We're hiring 2.5 area organisers

We're looking for two full-time and one part-time area organisers to join the UNISON Eastern team!

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Two support staff hold a sign saying Stars in our Schools

A woman smiles with a Stars in our Schools selfie frame

Staff celebrate Stars in our Schools

Staff pose with a Stars in our schools frame

Three cheers for the stars of Cambourne Village College 🥳 👏 ⭐

The college held a fantastic Stars in Our Schools event today to celebrate the amazing role support staff play at CVC.

🍎 Thanks to all the MPs who dropped in to say hello to Eastern’s reps in Parliament earlier this week as we celebrated Stars in Our Schools!

That's a wrap on another fantastic Black members education weekend and group AGM!

Well done to everyone who made it such a success!

Bayo Alaba and Eastern region Black members

Thanks to @bayoalaba.bsky.social for joining us to launch the regional Black members’ education weekend ❤️

💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚

Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!

📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December

Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...

Your voice, your vote. Time is running out: return your ballot now

⏰ The clock is ticking in UNISON’s general secretary election.

Ballot papers must be returned to the independent scrutineer by 5pm on 25 November so don’t delay a moment longer!

✉️ Send it back now!

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ 🕯️

Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.

Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u

Breaking news: Essex special education needs school support staff launch petition for pay and recognition

Teachers get an allowance for the extra work that comes with supporting SEN pupils.

Support staff at Lift get nothing.

It’s not right, it’s not fair.

Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/11...

Lest we forget

Pause today to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also remember that we’re still fighting to realise the promise of a country fit for heroes.

Eastern region nominated Christina McAnea for re-election as general secretary. We’ve seen how she has delivered for members in our region — growing UNISON in strength and influence. She has often visited the region to support our members’ campaigns. She has the experience, skills, and commitment to keep improving how our union works for you, not for any narrow political faction. Her pledges are clear: fight for fair pay, pensions, jobs, rights and services; put resources where you need them most, spend subs wisely; hold the government to account; and keep equality at UNISON’s heart.

UNISON Eastern’s regional council has made the following nomination for general secretary.

💚 2026 is UNISON’s Year of Green Activity 💚

Don’t miss our regional launch event to find out all about it!

📍 Teams webinar
⏰ 12 noon-1pm
📅 Wednesday 3 December

Sign up: eastern.unison.org.uk/events/year-...

Your voice, your vote. Get ready to vote in UNISON’s general secretary election

UNISON members should be receiving their postal ballots to vote for the next general secretary now.

Read why it’s important you take part: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

⚠️ Thanks to everyone who came to the health and safety training day on Friday ⚠️

It was fantastic to see so many of you learning about asbestos, extreme temperatures and more!

See you next year 👀

Remembering Allan Glaisyer Minns, Britain’s first Black mayor

Did you know that Britain's first Black mayor was from right here in the Eastern region?

West Norfolk Local Government branch's Naa Barkey Carboo tells all.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars – we’ve just opened nominate a star. This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings. Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e

Well done to Bedfordshire Health branch for taking part in a fantastic Black History Month celebration yesterday ✊

👏 👏 👏 Amazing news from Dorset, where trusts have scrapped plans to chuck 1,700 staff into a subsidiary company, putting them at risk of worse pay and conditions after workers overwhelmingly backed strikes to save their jobs.

Read more: southwest.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

Photo of Unison general secretary Christina McAnea: “A ceasefire will be an immense relief to Palestinians in Gaza who have endured the most extraordinary devastation and suffering. It’s also a moment of enormous relief for the hostages and their families, following two years of captivity in the most appalling conditions.”

“Today’s announcement is a long overdue first step. It must result in full and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance immediately, the rapid withdrawal of Israeli forces and the safe, speedy release of all hostages,” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

UNISON Eastern area organiser Mo Tsentides shares her journey from activist to staff member. If a job organising is your dream too, check out our current vacancies:… Mo’s journey

🤔 Ever wondered what it’s like to work for @unisontheunion?

Mo shares her journey from activist to area organiser.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/tGPf9...

We have an obligation to learn the lessons from our history and defend our migrant colleagues today. Tim Roberts, UNISON Eastern regional secretary

With migrants under attack today, Black History Month can remind us that our answer must be solidarity, says Tim Roberts in his latest blog.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...

We're hiring two regional organisers

There's just a few days left to apply for your dream job!

Do you have what it takes to be a regional organiser? Apply before the 29th!

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

Counsellors raise their fists outside Hellesdon Hospital

Mental health counsellors took their strike protest to Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's main site, today.

NSFT has commissioned Mind to run its services but apparently doesn't want any say over how they're run.

As trade unionists, we stand up for fairness, dignity and solidarity in the workplace. That includes protecting the environment we all depend on.

🌍 Greening the planet starts in the workplace and the home.

Green reps Gareth and Katie talk about why they’re celebrating @unisontheunion's Green Week.

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Norfolk and Waveney Mind counsellors are on strike all week because they're not being paid NHS rates for NHS work.

Show them some support:
action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...

Work for UNISON: we're hiring two regional organisers

We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for two regional organisers to join the team here at UNISON Eastern.

If you’ve got the skills, passion and drive to make a difference, apply now!

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

Migrant workers hold signs reading 'I support fair visas'

Kelvin shares his journey

JCWI solicitor Sairah gives an update on the law

UNISON Essex branch secretary Firdy open the day

✊ A fantastic Know Your Rights day for migrant workers in Chelmsford yesterday!

Well done to UNISON Essex and Southend UNISON 👏👏👏

UNISON members are being left to pick up the pieces for this climate catastrophe. But we can do something about it. Becky Tye, regional convenor

Green Week this year is extra special as we’re looking ahead to @unisontheunion Year of Green Activity.

Read regional convenor Becky Tye’s blog on why it’s so important public service workers take part 👇

eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

UNISON Eastern nominates Christina McAnea for general secretary

UNISON Eastern’s regional council met yesterday to decide the region’s nomination for general secretary.

Delegates voted to support Christina McAnea.

Read more: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/09...

Some of the attendees at Suffolk County UNISON's migrant workers event.

Aunty Pam's Kitchen prepare the food.

Remi shares her personal experiences

Sairah from the Joint Council for the Welfare of Migrants

Hats off to Suffolk County UNISON for an inspiring event bringing together migrant workers for a day of educating and organising!