Defending public services and standing up for our members. We are all the union.https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mw3n6auaf22eHappy Derbyshire Day everyone. We will never stop campaigning for better public services in this great county.22 Sep 2026 06:50 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3n6auaf22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3msvbbgy7yk2d. @unison.org.uk General Secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social calling on the Prime Minister not to approve the Rosebank oil field @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social "UNISON is one of ten trade-unions who are urging Labour to reject this application." https://labourlist.org/2026/06/economic-growth-and-climate-change/12 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvbbgy7yk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mrchtk4jys2zUNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary Martin Porter has voted in the NJC pay ballot. Have you? The stronger the turnout, the stronger our voice. Every ballot returned helps build the case for fair pay for all local government workers. Find out more here: unsn.uk/4y27pTy23 Jul 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrchtk4jys2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mokwqesqps2fUNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary Martin Porter said: “We would like to thank the staff and families of the residents who petitioned, marched, rallied, met MPs and visited Parliament to attempt to save these wonderful homes." https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/ne-derbyshire-mp-describes-eckington-care-home-closure-as-devastating-as-eight-homes-close-countywide-874855718 Jun 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokwqesqps2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mog2sylu6c2bWe deserve more – but it won’t happen by chance. It takes all of us. As your Branch Secretary and a local government worker, I’m pledging to play my part and fight for better pay in this year’s ballot. Sign the pledge today and be part of the plan to win 👇 https://unison.org.uk/activity-pledge-council-and-schools-pay16 Jun 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog2sylu6c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3modhkejcis2yKaz Tweedie, a steward in a Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust school in Derbyshire, speaking about the school support staff strike at the UNISON Local Government Conference.15 Jun 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3modhkejcis2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mnhcbeh3jc2kPicket line today at St Mary's Primary School, Glossop, part of St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust. Still standing strong.04 Jun 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhcbeh3jc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mkb5slkk5c2694 years ago today the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass took place. Led by socialists and trade unionists, six people ended the day in New Mills police station. Five would got to prison. But it was one of the pivotal events that led to the Peak District becoming Britain's first National Park.24 Apr 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb5slkk5c26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mjp5ofkjxc2nThe Peak District National Park is 75 years old today. This branch is proud to represent the staff of the Peak District National Park17 Apr 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp5ofkjxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mjp4wkpsfk2n"This news will also be cold comfort to the staff and former residents of the other eight care homes that are closing." https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/union-says-plan-to-save-derbyshire-care-home-is-cold-comfort-for-eight-facing-closure-657833817 Apr 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp4wkpsfk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mjm6ast56s2ySchool support staff at two Catholic Multi Academy Trusts will be on strike again next week due to threats to cut jobs and salaries. This is another chance to support our wonderful Teaching Assistants, and other school colleagues.16 Apr 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm6ast56s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mj2x6go6s22uSt Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is planning to cuts the jobs and wages of school support staff, including Teaching Assistants. We do not believe that the cost of failure should fall on the least well paid, so we attended a rally at the trust's headquarters in Derby today.09 Apr 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2x6go6s22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3miylvlhawc2oThe sun is out and our Sonya is outside, and has news of a drop-in session at The Quad, Monday 20 April.08 Apr 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3miylvlhawc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mivjfb4cqs27Our April branch newsletter. If your a member of UNISON Derbyshire and you haven't received it, either we don't have your email or you're set to not receive circulars.07 Apr 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivjfb4cqs27https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3miqdp4dfnk2dHappy Easter05 Apr 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqdp4dfnk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3miioymcf7c26You should have received an email with details of how to vote in the 2026 UNISON Service Group Elections. Please do so. This branch has nominated Sonya Pickford for the East MIdlands Region Female Seat.02 Apr 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3miioymcf7c26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhvwjlzyjs2dA message from our Branch Secretary, Martin Porter> "My sincere thanks and admiration to all the school support staff who turned out on strike today and yesterday, at short notice and in terrible weather. This union exists for people like you, and I was proud to stand beside you. Solidarity."25 Mar 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvwjlzyjs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhvccgw6tk2eSchool support staff at St Mary's Primary School, Glossop and St Charles's Primary School, Hadfield have been on strike today over plans to cut jobs and salaries.25 Mar 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvccgw6tk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhsndtkprc26School support staff on strike at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Glossop and St Chlarles's in Hadfield today.24 Mar 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsndtkprc26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhsn6mqv7s26Why are Teaching Assisants at Catholic Academy Schools striking today? Here is the view from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Glossop.24 Mar 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsn6mqv7s26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhrypdakvk2v24 Mar 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrypdakvk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mhawcdm3l22n'UNISON regional schools lead Josie Lloyd said: “Slashing the wages of some of the lowest-paid employees, while expecting them to do the same or even more work, is neither fair nor sustainable.' https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/cuts-like-these-simply-arent-acceptable-support-staff-at-derbyshire-schools-set-to-strike-over-jobs-and-pay-594941517 Mar 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhawcdm3l22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mgz2dfhvts24Well done to all the staff at Bennerley Fields care home in Ilkeston, who have achieved a top rating with the Care Quality Commission. We have always said Derbyshire County Council owned care homes are the best and we will never stop fighting for them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79hb52eHdqM14 Mar 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgz2dfhvts24https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mguhqyhhqs25'UNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary, Martin Porter, said: “This [care fee rates] increase, though welcome, is essentially irrelevant as Derbyshire County Council has lost control of the market across most of the county."' https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/derbyshire-county-council-set-to-increase-care-fee-contributions-during-backlash-over-failed-sale-of-care-homes-562976912 Mar 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mguhqyhhqs25https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mgmrencuj22kWould you like to become a UNISON Learning Rep and help your colleagues gain skills, knowledge and confidence? If you are a member of this branch and you're interested, drop us a line at branch@unisondc.co.uk09 Mar 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmrencuj22khttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mgk6mw7a2k2i08 Mar 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgk6mw7a2k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mgf6clx56s2bOur latest branch newsletter. If you are a member of UNISON Derbyshire and you haven't received it, that will be because we don't have your email or your setting are to not receive messages. You can change your details on My Unison. my.unison.org.uk06 Mar 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgf6clx56s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshireunison.bsky.social/post/3mgcg4ucsps2f'NE Derbyshire District Councillor, Kathy Clegg, said: “The Grange is not just a residential care home. It is a lifeline. It is a place where people live with dignity, comfort, and safety. Every room, every corridor, holds memories, laughter, and care.' https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/campaigners-plan-to-march-on-westminster-to-save-derbyshire-care-home-from-feared-closure-562037305 Mar 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:i4jqyaeakdhfbbs3on74pywe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcg4ucsps2f