Ymlaen Forward - Unison Branch

23/06/2026

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⚠️ There’s still no legal maximum working temperature, and that needs to change.

With temperatures rising, the risks facing workers continue to increase, particularly for those working in physically demanding or outdoor roles.

At Thompsons, we regularly see the impact of unsafe working conditions, and we support the TUC’s campaign for a legal maximum workplace temperature to help protect workers.

Daniel Poet, Partner at Thompsons Solicitors, said:

“As temperatures rise, so do the risks workers face on the job. Employers have a duty to keep staff safe, but clearer legal protections on maximum workplace temperatures are long overdue.”

Workers shouldn’t have to risk their health just to do their job.

📝 Sign the petition: https://bit.ly/3QvYR6L

Trades Union Congress (TUC)

23/06/2026

Want to know more about TUPE's, what they are and understand your member rights' and the responsibilities employers' have towards you?

Michael Doolan, UNISON's Assistant National Officer for the Community sector will be hosting a training session Wednesday 8 July 11:00am - 12:30pm via Microsoft Teams.

Members can sign-up to join using this link -> https://shorturl.at/3hGT0

22/05/2026

13/03/2026

https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/step-into-spring/

The 2026 Step into Spring Grant will launch on 19 March for 24 hours. Find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

11/02/2026

A fantastic start to our AGM's so far including a lovely day spent at one of our employers, United Welsh - thanks for hosting us again this year, we appreciate it. A HUGE thank you also to all the members that took time out of their day to pop along to take part.

Merch - those Thompsons pens though (if you know, you know!!), food and good old chat about what matters to members the most.

Shout out to Shanon at Thompsons Solicitors and UNISON Cymru staff for joining us and making today a great success.

More information about our Branch AGM's can be found in your inbox, on our website, or by searching Ymlaen AGM 2026.

21/12/2025

Our Denise, doing what she does best! Stepping up and speaking out in the hope for better opportunities and services across the entire care landscape within Wales. Read in full using the link detailed below. Thank you D, we appreciate you enormously 🤗

Good care depends on time, resources and properly funded services.

“I’ve worked in adult social care for over 30 years. Over that time, I’ve seen services steadily eroded by chronic underfunding.

“Every day I see the difference good care can make, and the strain when services don’t have enough time or resources. Staff are exhausted, services are stretched, and organisations are being forced to cut back.

“Colleagues are being made redundant, and many are leaving for better pay in retail. That shows just how undervalued care work has become. We do highly skilled, compassionate work, yet are too often underpaid and overlooked.

“Social care is the backbone of the NHS. Without it, hospitals and health services simply cannot cope. This is not sustainable.

“Wales needs a better funding settlement to protect jobs, value the workforce, keep
services alive, and make sure care is about dignity, not just survival. The people who rely on care, and those of us who provide it, cannot wait any longer.”

Denise Thomas, support worker, adult social care.

Read the full report on the future of local government services in Wales:

https://cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/campaigns/decades-of-underfunding-council-services-costs-wales-far-more/

03/12/2025

This International Day for the Abolition of Slavery we focus on modern slavery and migrant workers.

Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers, and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise

Find out more about UNISON’s work with migrant workers
https://unsn.uk/40fbIvx

Join our migrant worker network
https://unsn.uk/3Y05uy2

Modern slavery is an issue in the UK and globally; it can be found in all supply chains including food, construction, electronics, clothing and others.

Find out more about modern slavery and how we can challenge procurement practices in the workplace and make a difference.
https://unsn.uk/49Wth9D

01/12/2025

🌨️ Winter is tough enough.
UNISON's Winter Essentials Grant is here to help members with £200 food shopping vouchers.
🕗 Open 24 hours on 10 Dec!
Check eligibility here 👉 https://unsn.uk/40CMVT7