Ymlaen Forward - Unison Branch

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

26/11/2025

Did you watch today's much anticipated and talked about budget? No! Well Jess Turner, UNISON Cymru regional secretary offers up a quick summary reacting to what was announced earlier today.

Are you happy with today's budget? Did you want see anything more from it? UNISON, the UK's largest Union is always listening to and speaking up for and on behalf of its members.

We are stronger together.

Commenting on today’s UK budget, UNISON Cymru regional secretary Jess Turner said today (Wednesday): “Scrapping the two-child benefit cap is a hugely

11/11/2025

Ballots should have landed through your letterbox, the Branch encourages all members to vote and post back using the prepaid envelope before the vote closes at 5pm, 25 November 2025.

It's your chance to have a say in YOUR union.

If you have not received your ballot paper by 11 November 2025, please call UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857 to arrange for a ballot paper to be sent to you, requests for ballot papers must be received by noon on 19 November 2025.

04/11/2025

Ymlaen Forward Branch has nominated Christina McAnea for re-election as general secretary. We’ve seen how she has delivered for you, for this branch, and for our union – growing UNISON in strength and influence. Christina has the experience, skills and commitment to keep improving how our union works for you, not for any narrow political faction. Her pledges are clear: fight for fair pay, pensions, jobs, rights and services; put resources where you need them most; spend subs wisely; hold governments to account; and keep equality at UNISON’s heart.

04/11/2025

UNISON is a member-led union.

This election is about our collective strength, make sure your voice is heard.

The ballot is open until 25 November.

23/10/2025

Every five years, UNISON members choose who will lead our union.

The general secretary represents UNISON to employers, Parliament and the public, the voice of over 1.3 million members.

The ballot opens on 28 October. 🗳️

Make sure your details are up to date so you can vote.

If you’re unsure, contact UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857. 📞

https://www.unison.org.uk/general-secretary-election-2025/

02/10/2025

A step forward in the right direction 👍