Protect Our Jobs

#UNISONProtectOurJobs Despite the challenges of Covid-19 UNISON members have continued to work on the frontline, or support frontline staff, as we all fight to keep our communities safe and well. UNISON is proud of the fantastic efforts shown by all our members. But praise in not enough. Public service workers need certainty about their futures […]

Enough is enough

After years of declining pay, council and school workers have had enough. It’s time to take action on pay – enough is enough! Youth workers, care workers, refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants, community workers, street cleaners and so many more across the East Midlands went above and beyond during the pandemic. You kept communities […]

Hidden Hero Awards 2021

Every year UNISON holds an annual national celebration day for school support staff on Friday 26 November. This year, UNISON East Midlands are excited to announce that, in addition to celebrating school support staff across the East Midlands, we will be hosting our first, UNISON East Midlands ‘Hidden Hero Awards’. That is why we need […]

#NorthantsNeeds2Work

A county that doesn’t work for us all, is a county that doesn’t work On 1st April 2021 the eight existing County, District and Borough councils in Northamptonshire will be abolished and two new councils will be formed; West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. Council services in Northamptonshire need to work. Over the last few months, […]

#NorthantsNeeds2Work

A county that doesn’t work for us all, is a county that doesn’t work On 1st April 2021 the eight existing County, District and Borough councils in Northamptonshire will be abolished and two new councils will be formed; West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. Council services in Northamptonshire need to work. Over the last few months, […]

Care Workers Against Cuts

Stop Leicestershire County Care Ltd Putting Profit Before People Plans by a major Leicestershire care home employer to make drastic cuts to pay, sick leave and holidays for more than 100 staff are beyond belief. The move by Leicestershire County Care, whose parent company Johnson Care Group made accumulated profits of £4.8m last year, is an ‘insult’ to already low-paid workers who are […]

Safety in Schools

Ever thought about being a Health & Safety rep? Now more than ever before it’s time to start thinking about making a difference and getting involved with your union. Find out more on our brief guide to the H&S Rep role; Brief Guide Get in touch with your branch for more information, use the link […]