Wiltshire and Avon Health Unison

24/06/2026

Are you a low-paid woman working in the public sector?

We're launching a new Low Paid Women's Network for UNISON members.

The network will provide a supportive space to:
✅ Connect with others
✅ Share experiences
✅ Discuss the challenges facing low-paid women
✅ Help shape campaigning and priorities

Join one of our introductory online meetings:
📅 Tuesday 30 June, 4pm–5pm
📅 Wednesday 1 July, 5pm–6pm

Register here: unsn.uk/LPWnetwork

24/06/2026

🏥📢 An extra 410,000 workers will be needed in social care by 2040.

UNISON says the latest employment figures must be a wake-up call for ministers to invest in this skilled, but too often neglected, workforce.

Read more ⬇️
https://unsn.uk/4eEscUl

24/06/2026

Our latest Branch Newsletter can be found here:

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

Email us at the Branch if you're interested in getting more involved in the Branch and Unison roles: [email protected]

24/06/2026

Extreme temperatures are expected in the UK this week ☀️🌡️
But what are the rules about working in the heat?
https://unsn.uk/hotweather

18/06/2026

NHS staff are being forced to rely on credit cards and extra shifts to make ends meet, warns UNISON

We're urging ministers to fix NHS pay — with above-inflation rises, pay reforms, and wages that keep up with the real living wage.

Support the staff who keep the NHS going
https://unison.org.uk/press/2026/06/nhs-pay-crisis-forcing-staff-rely-credit-cards-and-take-extra-shifts-says-unison

17/06/2026

Did you know that we offer free training to members who take up Branch Officer posts?

We currently have vacancies for Women's Officer, Young Members Officer, Equalities Officer, Environmental Rep, Lifelong Learning Officer and Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Officer as well as multiple vacancies for Workplace Stewards across the Branch area.

Please get in touch with the Branch if you would like to get involved: [email protected]

Branch Officers Training 2026 - Now Booking 💜💚

https://southwest.unison.org.uk/events/bow2026/

UNISON South West’s Branch Officers Weekend is a residential learning event designed to support branch leaders with the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to organise effectively and represent members.

The event is primarily aimed at newly elected branch officers, although some courses are also open to existing officers.

9 – 12 July 2026 | Croyde Bay North Devon

17/06/2026

Don't forget to check out our member learning opportunities!

southwest.unison.org.uk/member-learning

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