UNISON Northern

18/08/2026

Doreen Chananda, Chair of UNISON Northern's Black members self organised group, spoke at Middlesbrough Mela on Sunday. Here's a snippet of her fantastic speech talking about UNISON's fair visa campaign

18/08/2026

Wow! What an amazing weekend at Middlesbrough Mela!

We are proud to sponsor this event and it is always wonderful to see so many people attending to enjoy the festivities.

We had plenty of fantastic conversations with everyone who came to say hello at our stall. 👋

Missed us at Middlesbrough Mela? Catch us at Newcastle Mela over the upcoming bank holiday weekend!

15/08/2026

Always great to have a visit at the UNISON stall from Andy McDonald MP. Lots of support for UNISON' s fair visa campaign!

15/08/2026

Thanks to everybody who came and spoke to us today- we've welcomed new members and had fantastic conversations about our campaigns and workplace support.

We'll be back again tomorrow (Sunday) from 12 noon - see you then!

15/08/2026

We're having a great time as main stage sponsor of Middlesbrough Mela- fantastic live acts!

15/08/2026

Beamish employees call on the museum to scrap pension transfer plans and the threat of “fire and rehire”.

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/union-claims-beamish-museum-employees-could-lose-tens-of-thousands-of-pounds-in-pension-swap-proposal-8921414

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4kg197xxro

Beamish Museum has stressed the transfer is a proposal and they are still consulting with employees

15/08/2026

Great to introduce Middlesbrough Mela's Kash Patel to Show Racism the Red Card ambassador, Steve Howey through shared commitment to equality and community.

15/08/2026

We're delighted to be joined by Steve Howey, Show Racism the Red Card ambassador. Come along for a meet and greet before 12.30!

15/08/2026

We're all ready to go at Middlesbrough Mela! Come along to the UNISON stall to hear about our work as the UK's largest trade union - working for equality and fairer workplace rights for all ✊💜. Find us near the entrance to the mainstage field.

15/08/2026

Today's the day! Give us a thumbs up if you're joining us at today! Starting from noon and running through Sunday we hope to see you at Albert Park 💜