UNISON South West Health and Social Care Students

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[UNISON South West Health and Social Care Students @UNISONSWStudent]

Hi #PUNC20, wanted to jump on in here to remind you that you should think about joining a trade union.

You can join UNISON quickly and easily, for just £10 per year, here: https://t.co/3cYaSsn2GM

Feel free to ask any questions about trade union membership - we’re happy to help!

[Paul Nowak @nowak_paul]

Brilliant morning supporting @unisontheunion phlebotomists taking strike action for fair pay.

236 days and counting.

Time for their employer to reband these essential staff and settle their dispute fairly.

[Strike Map @strike_map]

Rally with us to support the Gloucestershire Phlebotomists’ fair pay fight ✊

📰Read and share our call to join us on 17 November in Gloucester in this weekend’s @M_Star_Online : https://t.co/BbA9xm9b8c

✍️RSVP and join us in Gloucester: https://t.co/Zkmf35faJc

#StrikeMap

[Nursing Standard @NurseStandard]

NHS pay: staff prepared to take strike action, Unison warns. More than two thirds of members in England who took part in a consultation voted to reject the 3.6% pay award for 2025-26 and said they would back walkouts in a future ballot
https://t.co/9NLTwLXD0r

[UNISON media team @UNISONPress1]

NHS and social care would have collapsed long ago without overseas staff, says UNISON
https://t.co/FXb2LN7kzh

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Today on the International Transgender Day of Visibility we celebrate and recognise trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayofVisibility

Free download guide to Trans workers rights https://t.co/Eval3916TE

How to be a good trans ally
https://t.co/6OeGxgBiqG

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

Phlebotomists at Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals want to see their roles re-banded from band 2 to band 3.

A consultative ballot has seen a unanimous vote for action, UNISON will shortly ballot for industrial action 🗳️

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Happy New Year! 🎉🎆

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Many UNISON members will be working over Christmas and New Year keeping vital public services like hospitals, emergency services, care homes, utilities, transport and refuse collection running.

"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://t.co/998Ky1Rr7B

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

Our LGBT+ self organised group brought the rainbows to a cloudy Taunton Pride at the weekend 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

To call it 'vibrant' would be an understatement.

Read more: https://t.co/HJ3sytpfzQ

[UNISON SW Equality & Engagement Team @SW_EduEqual]

More information and booking here 👇 FREE Learning for SW Students in Healthcare 📷

https://t.co/EuyyKtQobB…

@UNISONSW

@PlymUni

@UWEBristol
@UNISONSWStudent

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

Lobbying is simply trying to persuade a politician or public figure to support a policy or campaign on a specific issue.

This article focuses on lobbying MPs, different methods of lobbying, and how to do it effectively and legally.

https://t.co/VuOJrtuWLw

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

There's still time to book your place on our regional health & safety event:
> register here: https://t.co/rI48eksoKo
(there is a cost to your branch of £50 plus accommodation & you can find the hotel booking link on the registration page)
> Torquay, Fri 27 - Sat 28 September

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

The COVID-19 public inquiry reconvenes next month. UNISON will be giving evidence on behalf of the TUC.

We are looking for your experiences. This will help us when giving evidence. Information provided can all be treated confidentially.

👉🏼 https://t.co/W3y9Zz785n

[UNISON SW Equality & Engagement Team @SW_EduEqual]

https://t.co/I9nGXYLZUF

A FREE course for UNISON Members @UNISONSW @unisonlearning

This course will give you an understanding of the key issues in dementia care and how best to support individuals.

BOOK TODAY 💚💜

[UNISON SW Equality & Engagement Team @SW_EduEqual]

JOIN US TOMORROW!

If you are in work tomorrow @RCHTWeCare , why not come along and see what FREE learning your union can offer .

How you can support yourself and colleagues from 11am in Mullions 💜💚

@UNISONSW @unisonlearning

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

"Meet me at midnight"

Healthcare assistants, maternity care assistants, imaging care assistants and clinical support workers at Derriford Hospital will walk out at mignight 🕛

Make a donation to @PlymouthUNISON's hardship fund to support the strikers 👇🏼
https://t.co/4WkJYIv0OY

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

BREAKING 🚨 Plymouth healthcare workers to strike for 48 hours next week.

Healthcare assistants, maternity care assistants, imaging care assistants and clinical support workers will walk out from midnight on Monday 17 June.

👉🏼https://t.co/Kdv0I5uGBW

#PayFairForPatientCare

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

There's just one week left to register to vote in the UK general election⏩ https://t.co/gAgHqQmEuo

#YourVoteCan

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

What a weekend! ☀️ thank you to all of our new activists that came along, as well as our NEC reps and convenors 🙌🏼

As we wrap up Get Active 2024, we are all returning to workplaces energised and ready for the next campaign ✊🏼

[UNISON South West @UNISONSW]

Our Get Active and Regional Council delegation send solidarity to the people of Palestine 🇵🇸✊🏼

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