Thora Silverthorne created the National Association of Nurses and cared for the wounded in the Spanish Civil War
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From 16-20 May, UNISON South East is running an exciting week long array of events and online sessions and all members are invited
On 1-3 April we welcomed 40 members from across the South East to the first in-person Regional Women’s Forum since the start of the pandemic
The government must wake up to the fact that nothing less than an above-inflation rise will do, says UNISON.
On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.
Refuse staff in Ashford vote overwhelmingly to accept new pay offer after a sustained campaign by UNISON
Despite being entitled to the same pay rise as their NHS colleagues, their employer tried to get away with paying these staff less. But that wasn’t the end of the story.
Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee
Further strike days planned by UNISON for 1 and 4 April
UNISON South East is launching legal claims to ensure members get the backpay they’re owed
The agreement is part of an ongoing review of Environmental Services being negotiated with UNISON.
Guest blog from Regional Convenor and Black Members Committee Chair Rosita Ellis for International Women’s Day 2022
UNISON members at University of Brighton weren’t going to let the weather stop them from making their voices heard over pay. After balloting for industrial action in January, the branch joined UCU members on picket lines for 2 days of action on 1 and 2 March.
Our Regional Secretary writes about the shocking events in Ukraine and how members and branches can offer support and solidarity to the people facing up to war and violence
Staff at Grain LNG against unloading cargoes from the Boris Vilkitsky and Fedor Litke but fear for jobs