Newcastle UNISON LG

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Newcastle City Council and UNISON have jointly signed the Disability Employment Charter that aims to improve the working lives of disabled people.

We were proud to have UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea signing on behalf of UNISON and Cllr Karen Kilgour on behalf of NCC.

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

The second award goes to Nicky Ramanandi for all her work whilst being the UNISON Northern Regional Convenor.

Nicky will be missed and we want to wish her the best of luck in her new role.

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Every year at the Regional Council AGM we present to the Kenny Bell award to members for their outstanding commitments to organising.

Christine is the first recipient for the work on Year of LGBT+ Workers in 2024.

Congratulations Christine. 👏👏

[Newcastle City Council @NewcastleCC]

We’ve signed UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter, taking real action for equality, diversity & inclusion in our city.

Proud to stand with @unisontheunion Cllr Karen Kilgour, Lord Mayor Rob Higgins & Chief Exec Pam Smith to make Newcastle fairer for all. 🌍

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

This week activists from @Newcastleunison and your Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, met with Cllr Karen Kilgour and colleagues from Newcastle City Council to sign UNISON's Anti-Racism Charter - a commitment to proactively tackling racism with UNISON's support.

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Another UNISON win! 💪

Staff at Northumberland County Council faced cuts to their pay protections but thanks to the collective strength of UNISON members coming together the council dropped the changes.

Read the coverage in the evening chronicle 👇
https://t.co/VKooG6KUQ6

[Newcastle UNISON LG @Newcastleunison]

From supporting those in need to strengthening our city, our Local Government Champions are true hidden heroes. Last week we celebrated their incredible contribution with Council Leader Cllr Karen Kilgour and Portfolio Holder Cllr Adam Walker 🌟💜

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

TODAY is Wear Red Day. 💃🧣

We were proud to attend the flag raising in Newcastle to support #ShowRacismtheRedCard 🟥with regional secretary Clare Williams and regional convenor Nicky Ramanandi representing UNISON.

Show us your #OOTD on Wear Red Day and let's get it trending! #WRD24 ❤️ @SRTRC_England

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Time is running out to vote in the LG strike ballot! 😱

Regional convenor and local government worker Nicky Ramanandi has voted, have you? 🤔

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/UpzHk7jQWn

#PayUp2024

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

This #BlackHistoryMonth2024 we're celebrating the theme 'Reclaiming Narratives.'

We’re highlighting the role of Black members in public services and history of trade unionism.

Our commitment to inclusion and equality goes deep into the heart of our union. https://t.co/65pWE1UYP8

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

🎉Huge news from Teesside today! 🎉

Following 14 day of industrial action, Healthcare assistants have accepted an improved offer from the trusts.

The new offer will see backpay extended to July 2019.

​UNISON Northern regional secretary Clare Williams said: “It’s great to see staff fairly compensated after a hard-fought campaign. These healthcare assistants have been working above their pay band for many years."

Read more 👇
https://t.co/QcNyecfmer

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

UNISON Northern Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, has today written an open letter to @NTeesHpoolNHSFT and @SouthTees reqesting urgent talks to resolve the ongoing dispute relating to fair banding and back pay for Health Care Assistants.

Link to online version 👇
https://t.co/SZKevVaoYu

[Newcastle UNISON LG @Newcastleunison]

We had a fantastic AGM this week, with inspiring speakers and clear priorities set for the year ahead. #HeartUnions

[Newcastle UNISON LG @Newcastleunison]

Local MP and Labour's Shadow Schools Minister @CatMcKinnell joined Nicky Ramanandi at Grange First School to celebrate Stars in our Schools. They joined the whole school in saying a big "Thank You" to the amazing support staff who often go unrecognised for their hard work👏

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Thank you @CatMcKinnell, Labour's Shadow Schools Minister, for supporting our amazing school support staff on Stars in Our Schools day!

Catherine also wrote a blog about the day https://t.co/pdcqEaRyvW

#StarsInOurSchools

[UNISON Local Government @UNISONinLG]

An important update for local government members affected by the NJC pay dispute - the joint trade unions have decided to ACEEPT this years' offer. Read more below 👇

[UNISON Local Government @UNISONinLG]

⏱️ The UNISON hotline for our council and school worker industrial action ballot closes at noon tomorrow so if you need assistance this is your last chance to call 0800 0 857 857 #PayUp2023
https://t.co/k9w8SmiGzN

[Christina McAnea @cmcanea]

🚨Ballot closing 🔜 4️⃣ July🚨

UNISON members working for councils and schools in England and Wales have 2️⃣ weeks left to vote in our strike ballot. 🗳️

#PayUp2023

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Our General Secretary @cmcanea addressing conferce. Thanking all our members that took to the picket lines across all our public services.
Giving a shout out to @Newcastleunison for being first to sign up to the Anti-Racist charter.
'Lets continue making History.'

[Newcastle UNISON LG @Newcastleunison]

Calling all school and council workers in Newcastle! 📢

It’s your chance to demand fair pay.

Return your ballots and vote YES for action.

It's time to put an end to 13 years of pay cuts. Together, we can win.

#PayUp2023 🚨
https://t.co/80z3uxXlZh