UNISON Manchester

06/11/2025

The election for UNISON's next General Secretary is underway and members should have received their ballot paper by now. Following a recent branch committee meeting, discussion and a vote, your branch has decided to nominate Andrea Egan for General Secretary. You can read our reasons why in the graphic embedded below and for more info on the election, visit our website https://bit.ly/4orAFOo

02/10/2025

Statement on today's attack in Manchester

08/08/2025

📢 Join us in Manchester tomorrow as we take to the streets in solidarity and strength with UK Women's March! This is a peaceful, family-friendly event and all are welcome as we unite for justice, equality, and freedom.

🪧 Assemble at Piccadilly Gardens from 11AM, ready to march together at 12PM. More details are available on the Facebook event page: https://buff.ly/eo04YjZ

✊ We hope to see you there!

01/08/2025

Due to planned upgrade works taking place in Manchester Town Hall Extension next month, our branch office will be CLOSED from Monday 4th - Monday 25th August. We will continue to provide advice and support to members throughout the closure period. If face-to-face meetings are required, we will make the necessary arrangements for an alternative location.

For more information and details on how to get in touch, please read the latest post on our branch website:

There are planned upgrade works taking place in the Town Hall Extension from Saturday, 2nd to Sunday, 24th August, and during this time the UNISON Manchester branch office will be CLOSED. We will c…

17/06/2025

🗳 Have you voted yet on NJC pay?
❌ UNISON recommends members REJECT the offer.
📧 Check your email for a unique link to vote. Not received it? Contact UNISONdirect at 08000857857 to request a replacement.
⏰ The ballot closes at noon on Friday, 20 June.

Our members working in councils and schools go above and beyond every single day. It's time to stand together and demand fair pay.

15/05/2025

UNISON Manchester was proud to show solidarity with others throughout the country today for the Workplace Day of Action for Palestine. UNISON stands with Palestinian workers who have had their lives decimated since the attacks of October 7th 2023.

12/05/2025

🚨 The UNISON NEC elections for 2025 are ongoing.
🗳 You can still request a fresh ballot by calling UNISONdirect 0800 0857 857 up to noon on Wed 14 May.
✊ For branch nominations, check the image below or read our website article: https://buff.ly/M5vpOvf. Your voice matters!

29/04/2025

🚨 The UNISON NEC election ballot for 2025 is now open.
🗳 You should have received your papers by now, and it's important that all members cast their vote.
✊ For branch nominations, check the image below or read our website article: https://www.unisonmanchester.org/national-news/unison-nec-elections-2025. Your voice matters!

13/03/2025

We are looking to hire a new organiser/caseworker to help support our representation and organising work. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement.

This role is fixed-term for 2 years with the option to become permanent, and it represents a great opportunity for anyone wishing to get into trade union work. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, 8 April.

More details and application form on our website:

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, NHS, private, voluntary and community sectors, transport and in the energy servic…

03/01/2025

📣 Our Aggregate Branch AGM will be held on Tuesday 28 January 2025 both physically and virtually to maximise member participation.
⏰ Physical - 12:30 pm, Friends Meeting House / Virtual - 5:30 pm, Microsoft Teams
👉 For more details, including registration info for the virtual event and an electronic version of our branch annual report, visit our website: https://buff.ly/3W5EeO6

To maximise member participation, we hold our Branch’s Annual General Meeting in both physical and virtual form. The AGM is an important event for the branch and all members are strongly enco…

10/12/2024

📣 Are you a UNISON member on a low income?
💰 You may be eligible for a Winter Essentials Grant totalling £200 in vouchers.
📝 Applications are open from 12 noon on Wednesday 11 December.

For eligibility criteria and the online application visit 👉👉 https://buff.ly/3UHTMqS

28/11/2024

UNISON Manchester members gathered at lunchtime today to mark the Workplace Day of Action for Palestine. UNISON North West