Bristol UNISON

17/02/2026

It is with great sadness that Bristol UNISON Black Members raise our fists in salute to the passing of (Ras) Judah Adunbi, Mr. Singh, and Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Two were sons of Bristol, one an iconic voice from America — yet all three touched lives across the globe. In their own distinct ways, each of them shaped history, challenged injustice, and inspired generations to believe in their own worth and power.
They taught us that we are never lesser than anyone else.
That as human beings, we too can reach for the stars — and attain them.
That we carry the ability to uplift others, to create change, and to leave this world better than we found it.
As an alumnus of Operation Black Vote (OBV) — the first in my field — I stand on the foundations they helped build. Their legacies continue in us, in our work, and in every act of courage we commit to.
We say thank you.
We honour you.
And we will meet again.
— Georgia Ramsay - Black Members Officer

13/01/2026

A group of social workers across two roles in Children's Social Care at Bath & North East Somerset Council are preparing for industrial action, in the absence of agreement from the Council about the unjust and unworkable pay grades and structure. If you can please show your support at their first practice picket:

• Wednesday 14th January 2026 - 7.30am - 8.30am
• Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk, BS31 1FS
• We will be going into work afterwards, all together, in a show of solidarity.
• We will have hot drinks, music and snacks!

17/11/2025

Happy to report that we have reached an agreement with CST and called off strike action. Well done to all those involved

10/11/2025

The Bristol Branch Secretary has voted. Have you?

05/11/2025

Please support our members is CST in their fight to get the back pay they are entitled to.

BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.

Teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers, and caterers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.

The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.

31/10/2025

BREAKING 🚨 Support staff working for Cathedral Schools Trust will strike next month in a dispute over pay.

Teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers, and caterers will walk out at schools across Bristol and North Somerset on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November.

The strike follows a ballot in which 92% of staff backed industrial action.

08/10/2025

Links in the comments

Thursday 9 October Workplace Day of Action for Palestine
📍Your workplace
🇵🇸 Two days before the national protest on 11th October is the next workplace day of action. Do what you can and encourage your workmates to get involved - lunchtime protests, bakesales, wear badges & Keffiyehs to work, take selfies with Palestine flags & posters - no action is too small. Use the day to try and reach out to friends and colleagues not previously involved in the Palestine movement and help spread the word about the national demo on Oct 11.
*Don't forget to let us know your plans and make sure that you take pictures and videos for social media ( ) on the day. [email protected]

03/10/2025

92% vote for strike action at Cathedral Schools Trust ✊🏼

Support staff working for the Cathedral Schools Trust have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay.

More than 100 teaching assistants, administrators, librarians, finance officers, caretakers and caterers will take action at schools across Bristol and North Somerset.

The workers have been missing out on hundreds of pounds every year because of their employer’s failure to implement annual pay awards when they are announced in April.

Instead, Cathedral Schools Trust has delayed these payments until the start of the school term in September, leaving staff without several months’ worth of pay increases compared to colleagues in other schools.

17/09/2025

At today's Branch Committe meeting we voted to support Christina McAnea in the upcoming General Secretary election.

11/09/2025

If you’re a UNISON member on a low income (see above), you can apply for a £30 voucher per qualifying person in your household towards the cost of food. You can apply for a voucher for yourself, your partner and your dependent children.

Find out more and apply by clicking this link or searching "UNISON Seasonal Food Fund". https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/seasonal-food-fund/

21/08/2025

Jobs, Homes, not Racism

Following a demonstration two weeks ago, there is another assembly of trade unionists and campaigners to defend Asylum Seekers from attacks by the far right racist and fascist demonstrators
Join Unison and other Trade Union Members
Assemble by the Bristol Unison Banner
10.30am
Saturday 23 August,
St Peter’s Church, Castle Park BS1 3XB