Orchard Branch Unison Northern Ireland

23/08/2026

On International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UNISON honours the millions of lives stolen by the transatlantic slave trade.

Our history shapes our present, and today we stand united in the fight against all forms of racial injustice and modern day slavery.

22/08/2026

It’s been 19yrs since the Orchard Branch lost its first Unison Branch Chairperson Bernard Pattison so today as we remember Bernard we send our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and Colleagues
RIP Bernard 🙏💐🕯️

17/07/2026

📢🌹 Andy Burnham must deliver the hope and emphasis on Labour values he promises, says UNISON.

Responding to Andy Burnham's formal appointment as Labour Party leader, UNISON Labour Link committee chair Linda Hobson said:

"Andy Burnham knows the importance of public services and he's made clear his commitment to a national care service, for which UNISON has long campaigned.

"The union looks forward to working with him to bring about the transformation so desperately needed for the UK and the emphasis on Labour values.

"He must get this right and bring back the hope he promises."

Read more ⬇️
https://unison.org.uk/press/2026/07/andy-burnham-must-deliver-hope-and-emphasis-labour-values-he-promises-says-unison

16/07/2026

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15/07/2026

15/07/2026

“A step in the right direction” Gloria Mills, UNISON’s director of equalities on the government's equal pay consultation.

UNISON is calling for an end to pay discrimination and stronger enforcement with employers required to close gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps.

Our members want to see:
• An end to pay discrimination faced by workers because of s*x, race and disability.
• Real change that delivers pay justice, especially for workers whose jobs have been outsourced in sectors like cleaning, catering, care which is a key driver of exploitation in the labour market.
• A stronger enforcement and regulatory framework that makes it easier for workers to claim equal pay.
• Pay transparency measures and an effective enforcement process to ensure employers comply.
• Employers required to implement action plans to close pay gaps on gender, ethnicity and disability.

14/07/2026

13/07/2026

To the Health Secretary, we say 3.3% is not enough.

Our lead committee of NHS staff came together to make a clear call to government: fund the talks.

Only proper funding can deliver the improvements we need for the NHS pay structure.