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📰 Durham UNISON September Newsletter is here! 📰Our latest newsletter is now available!A little reminder about two of our...
30/09/2026

📰 Durham UNISON September Newsletter is here! 📰

Our latest newsletter is now available!

A little reminder about two of our upcoming events:

🛍️ Leeds Christmas Trip – Saturday 28 November 2026
🚌 Coach A – limited places remaining
🚌 Coach B – spaces still available

👸 Rapunzel Pantomime
🎭 Monday 28 December at 3pm – ALMOST SOLD OUT!
🎭 Wednesday 30 December at 6.30pm – spaces still available

✨ Don't miss out!
If you'd like to reserve a place for either the Leeds trip or the pantomime, please contact the Durham UNISON office and we'll send you the booking link:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

💚 We hope you enjoy the September newsletter!

🎅🎄 UNISON Christmas Shopping Trip to Leeds🎄🎅Why not kick off the festive season with a fabulous day out in Leeds on Satu...
24/09/2026

🎅🎄 UNISON Christmas Shopping Trip to Leeds🎄🎅

Why not kick off the festive season with a fabulous day out in Leeds on Saturday 28th November 2026? 🎁✨

Browse the Christmas Markets, pick up some festive bargains, enjoy the city centre atmosphere, and spend the day with fellow members, friends and family! ❤️

🚌 Coach pick-ups available from: 📍 Stanley 📍 Durham
📍 Spennymoor 📍 Peterlee 📍 Newton Aycliffe

🕔 Return coach departs Leeds at 5:00pm.

📧 To reserve your place, contact the UNISON office at [email protected] and request the booking link.

⚠️ Please do not make any payment until your place has been allocated and confirmed by the Branch. Payment details will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.

🎄 Don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic festive day out! Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

🎭✨ Oh yes it is... PANTO TIME! ✨🎭Durham UNISON is delighted to once again offer members and their families the chance to...
24/09/2026

🎭✨ Oh yes it is... PANTO TIME! ✨🎭

Durham UNISON is delighted to once again offer members and their families the chance to enjoy the magical Christmas pantomime Rapunzel at Durham Gala Theatre! 🌟👑

📅 Available performances:
🎟️ Monday 28 December 2026 at 3.00pm (Almost Sold Out!)
🎟️ Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 6.30pm

Whether you're young or simply young at heart, get ready for plenty of laughs, fun, and festive magic! 🎄✨

📧 How to book: To reserve your places, email the UNISON office at [email protected] and request the booking link.

⚠️ Please note:
• Do not make any payment until your place has been allocated and confirmed by the Branch.
• Places will only be confirmed once payment has been received.
• Payment details will be provided once your booking has been confirmed.

💳 Our preferred payment method is bank transfer while refurbishment works continue at Rivergreen. If you would prefer to pay by cheque or cash, please contact the office and suitable arrangements can be made.

🎭 We hope all our members and their families enjoy the show and have a fantastic time at the pantomime!

👇 Check out the poster below for full details and don't delay, tickets are selling fast!

🎄✨

14/09/2026

Young members' Policy Day - This Saturday!

Registration closes tomorrow at 5pm, don't miss out on your place!

All young members are invited to attend our annual policy day. This will be a day to come together and discuss issues affecting young people inside and outside of thr workplace.

📆 Saturday 19 September 2026
🕘9.45 am - 3.30 pm
📍UNISON Regional Office, Newcastle upon Tyne

Register below 👇

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3x7C10HVpEmfWnc3gy1Cxzh04e4uwYRMvIAGrO68L2dUNkpCQTc3WVJDR0hJSFhXNEVHT0paTE80NS4u&route=shorturl

03/08/2026

⏰ Time is running out...

Every returned ballot strengthens our position.

UNISON is recommending council and school members vote YES for strike action, but your vote can only count if your ballot paper is returned.

📮 Post it back TODAY.

Yesterday we met up with some old acquaintances, enrolled new members, and got invited along to a department team meeti...
29/07/2026

Yesterday we met up with some old acquaintances, enrolled new members, and got invited along to a department team meeting to talk about the role of UNISON and why it's important to be a member.

Photo from L to R - Nicola Halford - Local Organiser, Paul Stone - Durham Branch Case Worker and Jacqueline Woods - Assistant Branch Secretary.

Members only have until Friday to sign up to the new website and be in with a chance to win a £500 shopping voucher 🎉
27/07/2026

Members only have until Friday to sign up to the new website and be in with a chance to win a £500 shopping voucher 🎉

If you are a Local Government employee, please pop in to help us shape future specialist events, talk about what is goin...
27/07/2026

If you are a Local Government employee, please pop in to help us shape future specialist events, talk about what is going on now, the current pay campaign and possibility of strike action, and more. Got a query, pop in and we'll help! 🙌🏻

23/07/2026

Join UNISON by 5pm today - 23 July - to get a vote on your pay 🗳️

Applies to eligible council and school workers in workplaces taking part in the NJC ballot on pay In England and Wales.
unison.org.uk/join

Getting set up at Corten House Durham Branch is out and about again. Today Corten House, next week, Crook Civic Centre 🙌...
21/07/2026

Getting set up at Corten House

Durham Branch is out and about again. Today Corten House, next week, Crook Civic Centre 🙌🏻

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