Unison West Northamptonshire Local Government Branch

28/03/2026

Elnora and Anjona from our branch waiting for the coach to the demonstration

12/03/2026

Great to hear from the chief executive but it shouldn’t be staff’s responsibility to clean up the mess of elected officials. Staff should not be made to feel uncomfortable and the impact of the councillor’s words cannot be understated. If you are affected by these comments and want to get involved join UNISON and our Women’s Group https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/council/wnc-boss-apologises-for-reform-councillors-reported-some-women-should-have-never-left-the-kitchen-comment-at-international-womens-day-event-5629882?fbclid=IwY2xjawQfmq9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLNXlIcWFZR0NrR2FSS0xIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhPtXUOmk_RHtSqSJbJzqeASmP4JZEy2mpDaH0jTWWLshxwwyxQVg0bxH69A_aem_Y7lu0sY97_nTWcre_XhzYg

The chief executive of West Northamptonshire Council has apologised after a Reform councillor reportedly said “some women should have never left the kitchen” during an event marking International Women’s Day.

11/03/2026

For the avoidance of doubt we believe that a woman’s place is wherever she wishes it to be.

If you are affected by these issues and wish to get more involved then please do get in contact with the branch to find out more about our local Women’s Group. https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/some-women-should-have-never-left

09/03/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2003598527239474

05/03/2026

TONIGHT!

UHN are running a free online event in support of the LGBTQ+ armed forces community

04/03/2026

What does a real Living Wage mean for our members and our community?
Join us at the West Northants UNISON AGM to hear directly from the Living Wage Foundation.
12 noon Friday 13th March at the Doddridge Centre, St James Road, NN5 5LD
👉 Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

22/02/2026

with
Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham at
Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.
They are defending our right to protest
Drop the charges!

22/02/2026

1 April 2026 is the Last Day to Respond to Key Consultations. Respond to three consultations shaping the future of UK workplaces:
• Access & Unfair Practices Code
• Fire & Rehire rules
• Tipping law reforms https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/ UNISON East Midlands UNISON

21/02/2026

“We'll make sure that no one stands alone," UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan told the conference gearing up for the March for Love, Hope, and Unity in London on 28 March 💜

An amazing day with speakers from the UK and across the international union movement.

NHS healthcare worker Agnes Peters challenged rule changes for migrant workers “We are being exploited. We are only asking that we have fair rights. We are not asking for special treatment,” she said.

We heard from US activist, bus worker David Stiggers from Minneapolis on organising around ICE. “They’re still arresting folks and hassling folks, but we’re still out there,” said David. “You are better in a union because we are stronger collectively than we are on our own.”

Join us in London on 28 March! https://unsn.uk/MarchTogether
💜

09/02/2026

We all love unions https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2026/02/opinion-this-week-is-our-chance-to-show-what-we-can-achieve/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP3JAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeX2acQaA7NjpCOfU-nnAaBFhFPUzFYnylXK2xw3Xm_oiHIKLLugCiU9JVguA_aem_B4-aeZgdAhAND4Ifo-IuVw

'Heart unions week is a chance to recruit – because the more workers that join us, the greater our power to win the pay, conditions, and dignity we deserve'

09/02/2026