UNISON Worcestershire

31/08/2026

📢 Care workers: your chance to shape the first ever Fair Pay Agreement.

UNISON will lead negotiations on the Fair Pay Agreement in care in England in 2027, and we want to hear what matters most to you. Complete our short survey and help strengthen the fight for better pay, conditions and recognition across social care.
🔗 https://unsn.uk/CareFPA

Not a UNISON member? Join today and make sure your voice is heard.
🔗 unison.org.uk/join

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

🍃 💨 There’s still time to have your say on air quality across the Malvern Hills District and Worcestershire.

Your feedback will help inform work to:
🌱 Reduce exposure to air pollution
📢 Improve access to air quality information
🏫 Strengthen behavioural change workshops in schools and community groups
📅 The survey has been extended until 1 September, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard and help shape a healthier future for our communities.

🔗 Have your say: https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/consultations

30/08/2026

UNISON Worcestershire Branch members are questioning whether the Charity Commission is the appropriate regulator for an organisation whose income is overwhelmingly funded by public money.Less than 2% of MHT's income comes from genuine charitable donations, while over 90% comes from taxpayers.If MHT wants to be treated as a charity, rather than a trust accountable to the people who are required to fund it through local taxes, then it should stop benefiting from public funds and raise money like other charities.And yes, trustees are democratically elected representatives of their areas. That's exactly what democratic representation looks like. How else should it work?

Trustees have been told to consider their position if they don't comply

28/08/2026

Our Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) are open as normal, with one exception: Hallow Road, Worcester, which will be closed on Bank Holdiay Monday.

For full opening times, visit the Household Recycling Centres page. https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/lets-waste-less/recycling/household-recycling-centres

A quick reminder: we’ve had to temporarily stop accepting fridges and freezers at all Worcestershire HRCs due to a national shortage of specialist recycling capacity. This pause is happening across the UK and isn’t a local decision.

We recognise that this temporary suspension will be frustrating and inconvenient for residents, but we will resume acceptance as soon as national capacity improves. In the meantime, residents replacing an appliance may want to consider retailer take‑back schemes, repair options, or reuse platforms such as Freecycle or Facebook Marketplace.

If using a waste carrier, please check they are licensed and confirm where your appliance will be taken. Unlicensed collectors often lead to fly‑tipping and enforcement action.

More tips on reducing waste visit: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/lets-waste-less

25/08/2026

The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care have now launched the Big Conversation on Care, and you are invited to share your views.

Whether you use care services, care for someone else, work in care, or have opinions on how it should work in the future, have your say and help shape the future of care.

Find out more here: https://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/take-part/

25/08/2026

📄✊ Government must not backtrack on zero hours protections for workers and the public, says UNISON.

Ministers must resist pressure from employers and honour their pledge to end exploitative zero hours contracts.

Read more ⬇️
https://unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/government-must-not-backtrack-zero-hours-protections-says-unison

25/08/2026

RIP Dolly 💔

The singer died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, earlier today, her family confirmed in a statement.