Social workers employed by Brighton and Hove Council took strike action over pay on Tuesday 7 November, with UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards joining the lively picket line led by young women workers. Over a hundred adult social workers walked out for 24 hours after voting for industrial action in September. UNISON says staff […]
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Trade unionism is all about getting organised, and organising around equality is a vital way for underrepresented groups to increase their voice both at work and within the union. On Friday 13 October 2023, our Equality Conference was an opportunity for activists and members from across the region to come together and equip themselves with […]
On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 October, cleaners, technicians, librarians and other members of higher education staff across England and Scotland took strike action.
Get involved with activities and events to celebrate Black History Month 2023
UNISON South East Black members committee co-chair Skip Bawa writes about his experience of Black History Month
In September 2023, activists from three UNISON regions gathered in London to learn, share and develop our joint international campaigning work.
Five Universities in the South East taking strike action on 2 and 3 October 2023.
Thursday 17 August saw day 2 of the strike by professional services staff at the University of Sussex. Here’s what happened.
On 16 August 2023, professional services staff from the University of Sussex walked out for 48 hours in a dispute over pay. Here’s a round-up from day 1 on the picket lines.
Industrial action will take place during ‘clearing week’, which will disrupt the process of filling courses with vacant spots, the union says.
The latest edition of the UNISON South East Black members newsletter has been published now.
On 22 June, members of our Southampton District branch held an event to commemorate the incredible contribution of members of the Windrush generation to our communities.
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) takes place from 18 July to 17 August and in 2023 the theme is ‘Stories to Tell’.
Three more days of strike action at the University of Winchester follow seven taken in June this year.
Featuring Sandra Charles – UNISON South East deputy regional convenor