SYCAT Unison Branch

We represent members in the South Yorkshire Combined Authority & Transport Branch of Unison

[University Of Westminster Unison @UoWUNISON]

Now is the time for cosy jumpers....but nothing is as comforting as knowing you have the power of a union behind you.
Join UNISON today https://t.co/B759DwQP6e

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Government must raise mileage rates say UNISON and the @racfoundation in new report published today

More than a million public service workers including care staff, district nurses, housing officers, and police staff are up to £6,000 out of pocket as rates haven’t changed in over a decade.

“No one should pay a penalty effectively for doing their job, least of all those providing vital services,” says UNISON general secretary @cmcanea

Many workers cannot afford to run their cars to do their jobs, according to research by the RAC Foundation and the union. Some have even had to sell their cars, vital to their work, to cover essential payments, such as housing or energy bills.

This financial ‘mileage gap’ means public sector workers – who need to travel as part of their jobs – are effectively subsidising their employers for their work-related journeys, says the report.

UNISON says this is having a major impact on frontline staff, of whom at least one in five is required to drive for work, according to the findings.

The report ‘Driven Out of Work’ says the allowance should be 63.4p a mile based on increased motoring costs and inflation.

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Mileage rates are woefully out of date.

“Petrol prices have skyrocketed. Care workers, nurses and other frontline employees can barely make their incomes stretch to cover the basics, let alone the costs of using their vehicles for work.

“The government must tackle low pay now, not threaten to hold public sector wages down. Essential staff shouldn't be out of pocket for going to work. A failure to act now risks worsening the already dire staffing crisis."

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

BREAKING: High Court rules government strike-breaking legislation unlawful following UNISON case, with judge ruling that Business Secretary acted unfairly and irrationally.

Employers can no longer hire agency staff to replace striking workers.

Press Release: https://t.co/rSCJU4kVH2

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

UNISON at 30 – celebrate good times, come on!

We take a quick look back at some of the highlights of our first three decades
#UNISON30

https://t.co/IEr4UkwQao

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

‘We remain strong and defiant’

Christina McAnea @cmcanea salutes a year of successful striking and campaigning, in a rousing conference speech #undc23

https://t.co/0cWfDwQaLg

[SYCAT Unison Branch @UnisonSYCAT]

We are thrilled to be at the Unison National Delegate Conference in Liverpool. We can't wait to bring our community together and share insights, knowledge and inspiration. Let's make this conference one to remember! #undc23 #Liverpool

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

Every trans person should join a union.

#TransDayofVisibility

[UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside @unisonyh]

Institutional racism affects the health, safety and welfare of Black workers. @The_TUC want to know about the treatment of Black workers since the covid 19 pandemic lockdowns.
Please complete this survey and share with others you know. https://t.co/H8TSm25h04

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

🚨 Over 70k signatures already 🚨

The government has ditched levelling up for an all-out offensive to make the wealthiest even richer

Sign the petition to the PM @10DowningStreet 👉 https://t.co/4P5UoET1YA

#MiniBudget #FiscalEvent

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

We need pay rises for workers, not tax cuts for bankers. The government's cost of living #MiniBudget is on Friday.

Send a tweet to PM #LizTruss and Chancellor #KwasiKwarteng. Ask them to #EndThePayCrisis 👉 https://t.co/Wcf717inX1

Share on WhatsApp 👉 https://t.co/nycUEyG2nL

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

On Saturday 18 June, we’ll be taking to the streets to demand action on the cost of living – a new deal for working people, and a pay rise for all workers. Join us #DemandBetter

Info: https://t.co/ElUAKZaPg4

@The_TUC

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

‘The treatment of those working in public services on whom we rely so heavily is unacceptable and untenable’

MP for Barnsley Central @DanJarvisMP, a UNISON member, writes on working with the union to tackle the cost of living crisis

https://t.co/ugytkc5UMP

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

🎉 Nominations for UNISON’s Local Service Champions Awards are now open! 🎉 Tell us about someone who has truly gone above and beyond so we can celebrate our unsung heroes in local government: https://t.co/T0lVK1IJBA #Localservicechampions

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

School or council worker in England, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Vote yes for strike action and post your pay vote off today!

Please check with colleagues they have posted theirs. Ballot closes this Friday 14 January.

[UNISON Shropshire General @UNISONShrops]

So #USDC21 has voted to continue to build and grow in the virtual world! 99.29% of delegates agreed that we have to harness the power of technology, whilst recognising that face-to-face contact is still at the core of how we #fight and #win for our members!

[SYCAT Unison Branch @UnisonSYCAT]

@stephenbooth_uk Same for us.

[SYCAT Unison Branch @UnisonSYCAT]

@UNISONFifeHlth @hfds_lg Same for us too 🤔

[UNISON Shropshire General @UNISONShrops]

So today is the start of #USDC21… The agenda is packed with motions aimed at creating the #workplaces, #union and #society we deserve as we begin to rebuild after #COVID19! We’ll keep you up to speed with things as they happen! #HaveAGreatDay 😇

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Hitting wages of key workers ​would be ‘worst possible’ blow to economy, says UNISON https://t.co/sMmztkUZSl

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Christina McAnea elected UNISON general secretary https://t.co/Mf2Adh6LWU