UNISON North Lincolnshire Branch

29/07/2026

🐾 A wonderful afternoon with our Retired Members Group! 🐾

Today, our branch admin team had the pleasure of attending the UNISON Retired Members Group, where we enjoyed an inspiring talk from guest speaker Edward Buckley, accompanied by his amazing guide dog, Diesel. 🦮💙

It was a fantastic afternoon, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to Edward for sharing his experiences with us. It was both informative and enjoyable and Diesel was a star too! ⭐

If you’re a retired UNISON member and haven’t joined the group yet, why not come along? 😊 The Retired Members Group meets on the last Wednesday of every month and offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can catch up with fellow members, enjoy fun quizzes, hear from interesting guest speakers, and, of course, relax with tea, coffee and biscuits! ☕🍪

We’d love to welcome some new faces to our next meeting, so if you’re retired, come along and join us, you’ll be made very welcome! 🤗

07/07/2026

🌟 We’re Growing Our UNISON Rep Team Could You Be Next? 🌟

Our branch is growing, and we’re on the lookout for more members to become UNISON Workplace Representatives.

A huge shout-out to our newest reps, who have settled into their roles and are doing an incredible job supporting members. From representing colleagues in meetings to resolving workplace issues and standing up for fairness, they’re already making a real difference and we’d love to welcome more people to the team!

You don’t need any experience. If you’re passionate about helping others, we’ll provide all the training, mentoring and support you need.

✨ Why become a rep?
💜 Make a real difference to your colleagues.
📚 Gain valuable skills and accredited training.
🗣️ Build confidence and experience.
🤝 Join a friendly, supportive team.
💪 Be the voice of your workplace.

Being a UNISON rep is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved in your union, and you’ll never be expected to do it alone.

Could this be you?

Drop us a message, comment below, or get in touch with the branch for a friendly chat. We’d love to hear from you!

Together, we make workplaces fairer, stronger and better for everyone. 💜

29/05/2026

📢 LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY 2026 UPDATE

Local government unions have formally rejected the 2026 pay offer of 3.3% and are calling for meaningful negotiations with employers. The joint position has been signed by all three unions – UNISON, Unite and GMB.

UNISON members will now be balloted for strike action from 9 July.

The unions have made clear that the offer fails to address the significant loss in pay suffered by local government workers over many years and are urging employers to return to the negotiating table as a matter of urgency.

We encourage all members to stay informed and take part in the upcoming ballot.

You can read the full joint letter below.

Local government unions have rejected the 2026 pay offer and are demanding meaningful pay negotiations in a letter to employers signed by all three unions - UNISON, Unite and GMB.

UNISON are balloting members for strike action from 9 July.

Download the letter: https://unsn.uk/4ofuC0p

23/04/2026

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23/04/2026

23/04/2026

This week, once again, staff represented by UNISON stood outside St Bernadette’s School taking strike action in their fight for fair pay and better working conditions.

This isn’t something they take lightly. These are dedicated staff who care deeply about the children they support every single day—but they continue to be pushed to a point where standing together is the only way to be heard.

The fact that action has had to take place again shows just how important this issue is. School support staff are essential to the running of our schools, yet many still face low pay and increasing demands.

We stand firmly with everyone involved. ✊

Please continue to show your support—share this message, speak up, and help raise awareness. Real change only happens when people come together.

06/04/2026

Today marks one whole year since our wonderful Branch Secretary, Vicky Rowland, passed away.

She is missed more than words can say. Vicky was truly one of those rare people you can never forget, her kindness, strength and dedication left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She lived her life helping others, always striving to make things better for those around her. Whether through her work, her support, or simply the way she cared, she made a real difference in so many lives, including ours.

She will always remain a part of our branch and will always be in our hearts 💜