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10/06/2026

❤️ Fair visas now - email your MP

On Wednesday 10 June, care workers from across the UK will be lobbying MPs in Westminster to stop moving the goalposts and make the rules on settlement fair for all.

Let your MP know you're standing with them in support ➡️ https://unsn.uk/4e0V4rs

31/05/2026

🚨Latest news – pay offer rejected and upcoming industrial action ballot

In April 2026, UNISON’s NJC Committee rejected the Employers’ pay offer of a 3.3% increase.

The decision was made to proceed with an industrial action ballot running from 9 July to 6 August in England and Cymru. UNISON strongly recommends that you VOTE YES in the ballot to get the pay you need and deserve.

Check and update your details:
It’s important that your membership details are always kept up to date – if any information is incorrect you may miss out on vital updates. The quickest way to check and update your details is online via My UNISON. If you don't have access to your account, you can also update your details by calling UNISON Direct 08000 857857.

Become an active member in this pay campaign. Be part of the pledge to fight for a better pay offer.

If our pay doesn’t rise, we will! For too long, council and school staff have faced low pay and a lack of recognition for the vital work we do. The 3.3% “final offer” isn’t enough. Members in target employers will be balloted for strike action, building pressure on the government and...

29/05/2026

Local government unions have rejected the 2026 pay offer and are demanding meaningful pay negotiations in a letter to employers signed by all three unions - UNISON, Unite and GMB.

UNISON are balloting members for strike action from 9 July.

Download the letter: https://unsn.uk/4ofuC0p

19/05/2026

Newyddion gwych! 🎉

Mae Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wedi mabwysiadu Siarter Twf i gynyddu'r defnydd o'r Gymraeg yn y gwaith ac yn ein cymunedau.

Carmarthenshire County Council has adopted the Twf Charter to grow the use of Welsh at work and in our communities.

Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council Unite Wales UNISON Cymru GMB Wales & South West

12/05/2026

Public service workers in Wales need a government that follows through on its promises. Rhun ap Iorwerth pledged to give public service workers annual pay rises and staff in the NHS, councils, schools and social care will expect him to deliver.

These workers kept Wales going through austerity, underfunding and rising demand. They deserve fair pay, proper investment and respect. UNISON Cymru will work with the new government through social partnership, but public service workers will judge this Senedd on delivery.

https://cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2026/05/plaid-cymru-must-deliver-on-public-service-promises-says-unison/

04/05/2026

YouGov found that 81% of Reform voters want to keep bereavement leave. 57% want fire-and-rehire protections. 52% want the zero-hours ban.

Reform's Great Repeal Act would remove all three.

Even their own supporters don't agree. That matters on 7 May. 📊

Read more: https://unsn.uk/senedd26

02/05/2026

In England, Reform-run councils have delivered service cuts, resignations and council tax rises despite promises of savings.

Wales can look at that record and choose something different.

7 May. 🏘️

Read more: https://unsn.uk/senedd26

01/05/2026

24/04/2026

Bin collectors, social workers, care workers, cleaners, library staff. Council workers hold your community together.

Reform’s plan is cuts and deregulation. The alternative is investment in the people and services your community relies on.

7 May decides. 🏘️

Read more: https://unsn.uk/senedd26

22/04/2026