Durham Unison - Local Government Branch

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.

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.

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 🎉

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

21/07/2026

Getting set up at Corten House

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

17/07/2026

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 :)

14/07/2026

Almost set up at Spectrum 8. Come and say hello and see what we're doing 👋🏼

13/07/2026

11/07/2026