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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!
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The sun was shining as we celebrated the longest strike in history yesterday!
Another fantastic day at the Burston Strike School!
One of the many great things about #HertsPride is the conversations you have with people. Thanks to everyone I spoke with. @unisoneastern.bsky.social #HertsPolice #ImpactfulLives #HarryHornet
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UNISON Green Week: 19-26 September
Get ready for @unisontheunion’s Green Week later this month.
In 2025 it’ll be the gateway to 2026’s Year of Green Activity so let’s make it a good one.
Here’s how you can get involved: www.unison.org.uk/news/article...
A graphic showing colonial forces trying to put down a slave revolt in Haiti and the words International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 23 August
Take a moment today to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
It doesn’t commemorate a moment of enlightenment on behalf of the slavers, but the day Haitian slaves started to throw off their chains in 1791.
✊ Keep up the fight!
Jack Abbott MP poses with UNISON members
Jack Abbott MP listens to questions
UNISON members share their views
A UNISON member shares her views
A group of @unisontheunion members in Ipswich were delighted to meet local MP Jack Abbott earlier today, quizzing him on everything from local government reorganisation to health and social care visas, NHS pay and HE funding.
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Pride attendees smile for a picture with a UNISON for LGBT+ equality selfie board.
What a fantastic day at King’s Lynn Pride! Great to see so many people sign our trans ally pledge.
#Pride #KLWNPride #LoveWestNorfolk
Mind counsellor Charlotte explains why she’s been striking.
Support mental health staff, sign the petition: action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
Don't let them close our 999 call centre: sign the petition
🚨 🚑 The East of England Ambulance Service wants to shut down its 999 call centre in Bedford, costing jobs and local knowledge.
❌ Don’t let them do it! Sign the petition now: action.unison.org.uk/page/175561/...
📻 @unisontheunion organiser Lucas was just on the radio talking about body-worn cameras in Southend A&E.
Give it a listen from 10.18 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Mind won't pay its staff for the services its contracted to deliver.
Make it make sense 🤔
Get behind Vicky and her fellow NHS counsellors fighting for fair pay.
✍️ Sign the petition: action.unison.org.uk/page/173007/...
Photo of NHS worker: Breaking: NHS pay 'Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay'
BREAKING: Health workers prepared to take strike action over pay, warns UNISON
Pay consultation must act as a wake-up call for ministers
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/08...
Young activist of the year Kelvin Imoloame
Our One Weekend young activist of the year was the powerhouse that is Kelvin Imoloame.
Read about his @unisontheunion.bsky.social journey: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Pickets stand holding flags by a sign demanding band 7 pay for band 7 work
Pickets pose with a placard reading: 'If our pay doesn't rise, we will.'
Pickets outside the Norfolk and Waveney Mind HQ in Norwich
🙌 Show some support for counsellors on strike at Norfolk and Waveney Mind because they’re being underpaid by thousands of pounds a year.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
Text reads 'East and North Herts NHS: Phlebotomists celebrate rebanding victory' with a picture of phlebotomists holding UNISON flags.
Three cheers for the East and North Herts phlebotomists who have just got themselves a £2k pay rise!
eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/04...
Pam Cox (centre) with UNISON officials and ESNEFT workers
Thanks to Pam Cox @colchesterlab.bsky.social for speaking to @unison.org.uk members from ESNEFT, EPUT and EEAST about NHS pay and promising to raise the issue with the health secretary.
📸 Pam with ESNEFT workers last year
Major skills for Minnie pay 🐁
Solidarity with Gloucestershire phlebotomists ✊
Update: Mind counsellors considering strike over pay justice
Read a new joint statement on our website: eastern.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
Daniel Roche holds a placard outside Gloucestershire Royal Hospital reading 'Stick up 4 phlebotomists"
Daniel Roche joins phlebotomists on the picket line outside Gloucestershire Royal Hospital holding placards.
Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche joined phlebotomists on strike outside Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today.
Daniel said: "Phlebotomists are essential to our NHS, it's time Kevin McNamara recognised and rewarded these workers with fair pay."
Christina McAnea: “Going after disabled people and vulnerable families is not the way to get the UK economy back on track.”
“The government must listen to concerns and row back on some of its plans. This is not the way to fix the UK’s fortunes.” UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea on government plans to overhaul the welfare system.
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