UNISON is your friend at work- make sure you have essential cover wherever you work providing public services. Join us: join.unison.org.uk E: unison@york.gov.uk T: 01904 553490 Connect with us your way: https://linktr.ee/yorkcityunisonhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mx5ca6hvj62fDemand the government invest in public service workers - sign and share the petition https://action.unison.org.uk/page/200259/petition/105 Oct 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5ca6hvj62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mwspfw7w6k2rThe SSSNB will negotiate pay, conditions and training for school support staff in all state-funded schools including academies, with a dedicated focus on the priorities and workplace realities of school support staff. Take part in the consultation: unison.tfaforms.net/331 Closes 6 October01 Oct 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwspfw7w6k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mwnohbflcd2oUNISON's Seasonal Food Fund offers £30 voucher for food costs UNISON charity There For You's 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 opens for 24 hours on Wednesday, 30 September. Those eligible can apply for a £30 voucher towards the cost of food. Find out more 👉 https://unison.org.uk/seasonal-food-fund https://unsn.uk/TFYFoodFund29 Sep 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnohbflcd2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mwloporisp2jThis week is Welfare at Work Week! If things are feeling tough, there's lots of ways UNISON can help. Find out more here 👉 unsn.uk/WaWW2628 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwloporisp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mh4mxm5crf26💜 UNISON’s Step into Spring grant opens at 12 noon on Thursday 19 March and is available for 24 hours. Eligible members can get a £30 voucher towards the cost of essentials. Find out how to apply ⬇️ unsn.uk/stepintospring15 Mar 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh4mxm5crf26https://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mgq2kpnhrm2oWe warmly invite members to our annual meeting this Thursday 12 March at The folk Hall, New Earswick from 6pm followed by a supper and film showing of the line we crossed Please book your place using the Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980887318293...10 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgq2kpnhrm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3meh53252bt2rThis #HeartUnions Week we’re shining a spotlight on why it pays to be a union member. When workers join together they increase their bargaining power. That’s why unionised workplaces deliver higher pay, safer conditions and better job security. www.tuc.org.uk/heartunions09 Feb 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3meh53252bt2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mblo4duta52a2026 is the year of green activity across the whole union movement. Please visit unison.org.uk Hub https://www.unison.org.uk/2026-unison-year-of-green-activity/ to see how you can become involved04 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mblo4duta52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3mbd6jy6qoz2aSay goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 202601 Jan 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbd6jy6qoz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3marlbmvpaz2oWishing all our members a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - we particularly thank all our members who are on shift today, and over the Christmas period for being there for the citizens you serve.25 Dec 2025 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3marlbmvpaz2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3malppm7wfz27UNISON Direct Christmas and New Year opening hours for all our members who need help when the Branch Office is closed Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 Christmas hours ⬇️22 Dec 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3malppm7wfz27https://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3maioeb2ojd2dBranch Office Christmas and New Year Opening hours If you need urgent assistance, please call UNISON Direct on 08000 857 857 We will respond to all enquiries from 5 January21 Dec 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3maioeb2ojd2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3ma24ktqcxo2lThe nominations for UNISON’s #LocalServiceChampions Awards are now open 🏆 Nominate your champion https://www.unison.org.uk/lsc-awards2026/15 Dec 2025 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma24ktqcxo2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m7sobvcgrh2rLove is greater than hate ❤️ Unity is stronger than division. Hope is more powerful than fear. Let's stand #together to show what this country is really about. Get ready and join us ⏩ togetheralliance.org.uk12 Dec 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sobvcgrh2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m7nqsrhink2aChristmas Rewards! 🎄🛍️ As a UNISON member you can save £££’s on discounted gift vouchers and shopping cards and get cashback from top retailers such as Argos, Currys, M&S, IKEA, Boots, and more. unsn.uk/4f9DKgL10 Dec 2025 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nqsrhink2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m7ipoggkq523❄️ The Winter Essentials Grant is back! Set your alarm! £200 food shopping vouchers for UNISON members in need. Info here 👉 unsn.uk/40CMVT7 #WinterSupport #ThereForYou08 Dec 2025 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ipoggkq523https://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m6aewlp5fw24As part of @unison.org.uk annual Stars in Our Schools celebration we are running a special competition where you can win a £100 shopping voucher. Visit the Stars in Our Schools website (www.starsinourschools.uk) each day from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025 for full information22 Nov 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6aewlp5fw24https://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m63ao43sx32fUNISON Wakefield and UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside are calling for the Chief Executive and Trustees to resign over their handling of the pay dispute with UNISON members working at the @ncmme_ Support the call by signing the petition: tinyurl.com/bdf36j5j We send solidarity to our fellow members!20 Nov 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63ao43sx32fhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m4j2qytse323Voting for the UNISON general secretary is now open 🗳️ 🏠 Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address 📮 Vote and return using the Freepost envelope ➤ Spread the word, let your friends and colleagues know Have a say in your union 👉 https://www.unison.org.uk/general-secretary-election-2025/31 Oct 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4j2qytse323https://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m3ibbouji22eOur Branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary (see 100 words attachment)18 Oct 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ibbouji22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3m3at7k7nho2cBritain's weekend of hope ❤️ On 18–19 October, thousands of people across the country will take to the streets with a simple but powerful message: our communities are stronger together. Find out what is happening in your local are https://hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-hope-local/ @hopenothate.org.uk15 Oct 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3at7k7nho2chttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3lzvdsgx5td2s💜 Welfare at Work Week is back! 29 Sept to 3 Oct Remember to access the support available from UNISON's charity - There for You - including grants, debt advice, and budgeting tools. 📍 https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/28 Sep 2025 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzvdsgx5td2shttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3lzr2hp37af2y💜 There for You – UNISON’s charity – is here to help Seasonal Food Fund 2025 opens soon! Keep the date 📍 unsn.uk/4noavvh 🗓️ Opens 12 noon, Tue 30 Sept – 24hrs only 💷 £30 voucher per eligible household member 🧺 For those on low income/in financial difficulty26 Sep 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzr2hp37af2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkcityunison.bsky.social/post/3lz4tcy6aid2tunison.org.uk GS Christina McAnea has said: “Tackling climate change can’t wait until a more convenient time – there’s too much at stake for our members, their jobs, their families and the communities we all live in – we have to act now. https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/08/start-planning-for-unison-green-week-and-beyond/18 Sep 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:oe44kmhco3o3ayohsciub2kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4tcy6aid2t