Unison Carms

25/08/2026

📄✊ Government must not backtrack on zero hours protections for workers and the public, says UNISON.

Ministers must resist pressure from employers and honour their pledge to end exploitative zero hours contracts.

Read more ⬇️
https://unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/government-must-not-backtrack-zero-hours-protections-says-unison

29/07/2026

👥⚠️ Social care crisis can't be solved without addressing staff shortages, says UNISON.

Responding to the prime minister's speech on adult social care, UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan says improved pay, better career progression and fair treatment of international care workers are key to fixing the crisis.

Read more ⬇️
https://unison.org.uk/press/2026/07/social-care-crisis-cant-be-solved-without-addressing-staff-shortages-says-unison

15/07/2026

🚨 Vote YES to strike: Council and school workers

Being worse off is not a pay rise. Your pay has fallen by over 20% in real terms since 2010. It’s not fair. And it’s time to have your say.

👀 Look out for your purple envelope and return your vote
https://unison.org.uk/campaigns/council-and-school-pay

09/07/2026

Council and school staff begin vote on pay strikes

Around 200,000 council and school workers at more than 500 employers across England and Wales begin voting today on whether to strike over a 3.3% pay offer.
https://unison.org.uk/press/2026/07/council-and-school-staff-begin-vote-pay-strikes-says-unison

06/07/2026

🚨 STRIKE BALLOT: Council and school workers

Being worse off is not a pay rise. Your pay has fallen by over 20% in real terms since 2010. It’s not fair. And it’s time to have your say.

🗳 Strike ballot opens 9 July
Vote YES for strike action
https://unsn.uk/4y27pTy

02/07/2026

15/06/2026

UNISON commits to defending trans rights and trans workers

Conference hears how the impact of the draft EHRC guidance is already being felt by trans workers.
https://unison.org.uk/news/2026/06/unison-commits-defending-trans-rights-and-trans-workers

14/06/2026

“We’re worth more than this—and we’re ready to fight for it” From ...

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...