Unison Blackburn with Darwen Local Government Branch

27/01/2026

On , we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.

Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination 🕯️

23/12/2025

As we come towards the end of another year I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members a lovely Christmas break with family and friends. For those colleagues who work over the festive period a very big thank you.

I would also like to thank the people behind the scenes, Denise (Branch Secretary), Rubina (Assistant Branch Secretary) and Louise (who without the branch wouldn't function) and wish them a relaxing time with family and friends. The work these people, and your wider workplace reps, do is often not seen but they are so committed to supporting you our members.

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2026.

Julie Molineux
Branch Chair

16/12/2025

If you need help during the holiday period, please contact UNISONdirect on 0800 0857857.

UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

🎄Christmas is coming and money might be feeling a bit tight.

UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.

Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou

28/11/2025

STARS IN OUR SCHOOLS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a fantastic effort Blackburn Central High School have made this year, each and every person has been involved and it’s been a fantastic celebration of all staff.

A massive thank you to Miriam Rathore, our rep who goes above and beyond for our members.

Well done Blackburn Central High School 🤩

11/11/2025

25/09/2025

To respond to the survey: https://forms.gle/HkSJrJwvjE21Pa64A

A TUC analysis is 2023 found that the unemployment rate for under 25s was nearly three times higher than for all workers (12.3 per cent compared to 4.2 per cent), meaning that one in eight young people were without a job.

13 per cent of workers aged 16-24 were employed on a 0-hours contract, compared to 2.4 per cent of workers aged 25 and over. Despite only being 11 per cent of the total workforce, young workers made up 40 per cent of the 1.18 million workers employed on 0-hours.

Median hourly pay for 16 to 17-year-old employees was £8 per hour and £10.90 for 18 to 21-year-olds compared to £15.83 for all employees. Whilst lower hourly pay amongst young workers as they first enter the labour market might be expected, too many young people still earn below a living wage and are overrepresented in low paid occupations.

Help us understand how local young workers view work and Trade Unions.

https://forms.gle/HkSJrJwvjE21Pa64A

10/09/2025

🚨🚑 UNISON members at North West Ambulance Service NWAS Unison 20097 are striking after losing £3000 from their pay. Join me in sending an email to their Chief Exec demanding he reverse this unfair pay cut! It only takes two minutes.

No Educators, No Call Centre Handlers, No North West Ambulances.

https://vist.ly/3zmei

10/09/2025

Blackburn and District Trades Union Council is a local body of the TUC comprising delegates from Trade Unions with members working or living in the Boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen and the Ribble Valley. We aim to give Trade Union members a local voice and influence on issues affecting local workpl...

28/08/2025

The 2025 TUC Health and Safety Reps survey is now open.

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90855398/TUCSafetyReps2025

Respondents will have the chance to be added into a prize draw:

>1st Prize: a year’s subscription to Hazards Magazine plus a £150 gift card for a supermarket of your choice
>2nd Prize: a year’s subscription to Hazards Magazine plus a £50 gift card for a supermarket of your choice
>3rd Prize: a year’s subscription to Hazards Magazine

This survey is due to close at midday Monday 15 September.