UNISONNorthumberland

UNISON Northumberland County Branch represents approximately 5,000 members working in public services. We defend our members' jobs, terms and conditions.

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Tonight we held our first women's group meeting hosted by our women's officer Hannah Brown. It was a really refreshing meeting with some fantastic contributions and ideas.

If you would like to be involved, just drop us a message on here and we will be in touch.

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Following the Department of Education guidance we have once again updated our schools COVID-19 page and we will continue to add content when we have new information.

Visit UNISON's Schools COVID-19 page
👉https://t.co/gM12fRXtvx

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Registration for Black Members Live closes today at 5pm! UNISON Black members can register below 👇

The national Black members committee is organising a series of virtual events in place of the usual conference – online and live on 22-23 January.

https://t.co/sl255GbQqx?

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Following the additional lockdown measures announcement by the Prime Minister, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said:

“The new restrictions are tough, but the virus has to be beaten. Otherwise, the NHS could be overwhelmed."

Read more 👇
https://t.co/E16cJTDyr1

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

⚠️ Bringing all pupils back into classrooms now exposes staff to serious risk of ill-health and could fuel the pandemic. Except for vulnerable & key workers' children, we need remote learning now. #SchoolsAreNotSafe

Our joint union statement:
https://t.co/O9HuWcoaqp

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

ICYMI: UNISON has published advice for schools and early years members.

👀Read this important advice
📬Send the model letter to your head or employer
✍Sign the petition to make schools safe
https://t.co/GRWGkV9A4v

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Your union needs you!

Now is the perfect time to take on an official role in UNISON. Find out more about #TeamUNISON and sign up today 👇
https://t.co/qCxVfwnEmf

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Sadly it’s going to be a difficult winter for a lot of people. UNISON’s members’ charity #ThereForYou may be able to support you with a grant to help pay your bills.

Apply online at https://t.co/AvgPXJEN6V

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Your union needs you! Now is the perfect time to take on an official role in UNISON. Find out more and sign up today 👇
https://t.co/qCxVfwnEmf

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Get active in UNISON and become part of #TeamUNISON!

Register your interest and we will be in touch to discuss what role you might like to do.

Fill out the online form 👇
https://t.co/qCxVfwnEmf

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

❓Ever thought about becoming a UNISON Rep❓

Now is the perfect time to find out more, just follow the link below, fill out your details and we will be in touch! 👇
https://t.co/qCxVfwnEmf

[Help Out When School’s Out @HalfTermMeals]

Pop in your postcode and you’ll get a list of local businesses providing free meals for children this half term 💙

Shout out to @MarcusRashford for inspiring a nation.

👉🏼 https://t.co/v6YSgFeFLv

#ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

Government must do more to keep schools open and safe.

Giving all staff priority testing, reducing the size of pupil ‘bubbles’ and making face coverings compulsory on school buses would help ensure schools can continue to stay open in the coming weeks.

https://t.co/sFh66VyxRr

[UNISONNorthumberland @UNISONNCB]

UNISON is here for you! Contact us straight away if you have any concerns https://t.co/RVuCl7d8Qw

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

⭐️Schools COVID-19 Update⭐️

As schools re-open, UNISON will be monitoring the situation to ensure:

1. Risk assessments are robust and revised
2. Members are being supported with their concerns
3. Issues are escalated appropriately

Worried? Contact us👇
https://t.co/tXQqYSdMpo

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Updated advice for school & early years staff in England on #schoolsreopening #BackToSchool

1️⃣ Brand new FAQs
2️⃣ Joint union checklist to help schools carry out a thorough risk assessment
3️⃣ New joint union advice for vulnerable staff

All here 👉 https://t.co/YFiaMsQgot

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Chief medical officers have admitted there's a risk of staff contracting coronavirus in schools👩‍🏫

✅ Staff must be allowed to wear face coverings😷
✅ More resources are needed for cleaning
✅ More needs to be done to ensure social distancing

Read more👇
https://t.co/KgvwDcoTwt

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

UNISON’s NJC Committee met today and agreed to accept the 2020 NJC pay offer - noting that it felt far short of our claim.

We hope to get the pay increase to local government staff as soon as possible.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/D7mc5bbgXy

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

It’s been a difficult year but we didn’t want results time to pass without saying a huge thank you to ALL school staff. 👏👏👏

Our members prove that every single role in school is essential to getting young people where they need to be.

Their success is your success!

[UNISON Northern @NorthernUNISON]

Thanks to all UNISON members in councils and schools who took part in the 2020 NJC pay consultation.

UNISON’s NJC committee will meet today to consider the results. After the meeting, we’ll release a statement letting members know what the committee’s decision is.

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

If you’re a UNISON member with kids going back to school soon, you could get help with the cost of their uniforms 👔

Apply now – UNISON is #ThereForYou and your family 💜👩‍👦‍👦

👉 https://t.co/reBgw73NRt