UNISON East Midlands’ members have been running themselves ragged this year, so our staff are going to lace up their running shoes to do the same for you.
Staff from every team have signed up for Step Up September, a month-long challenge raising money in aid of There for You, UNISON’s welfare charity.
They’ll be walking, cycling, horse riding or running for your donations, aiming to clock up 500 miles over the month with a target of £500 – of course if you beat that target, they could be persuaded to do more…
UNISON East Midlands area organiser Rachel Perry-Doyle, who’s spearheading the Step Up September challenge in the region, said;
“It has never been more important than it is now, to support our public sector workers who have suffered through a decade of austerity and are now in the front line dealing with one of the worst pandemics the world has seen. Applications for financial help since COVID-19 have been unprecedented.”
“Our key workers should not have to worry about affording school uniforms or choosing between buying food or paying bills. There for You is there to support UNISON members who need our support more than ever. Please give generously.”