South East Campaigner

 
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September 2017

April 2017

November 2016

July 2016

Congratulations Donna Abrahart – Portsmouth City Council Civic Award Winner!

Long serving Portsmouth City UNISON branch administrator Donna Abrahart was recognised recently for her outstanding work in the community

The BIG weekend is a HUGE success

Over 150 people attended our first ever BIG Weekend on 20-22 May at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Here’s the lowdown on a great event.

Put NHS pay right to stop health staff quitting amid cost-of-living ‘apocalypse’

NHS staff across the South East have been holding a day of action with stalls, demonstrations and meetings all highlighting the impact of the cost of living crisis

UNISON’s Divestment Campaign Needs You!

It’s time for the Hampshire County Local Government Pension Scheme to divest from fossil fuels

Legendary union figure honoured with home town plaque

Thora Silverthorne created the National Association of Nurses and cared for the wounded in the Spanish Civil War

Join us for an action packed learning week with UNISON

From 16-20 May, UNISON South East is running an exciting week long array of events and online sessions and all members are invited

UNISON women have the suffragette spirit

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

Health workers flag the benefits an inflation-busting pay rise would bring to the NHS

The government must wake up to the fact that nothing less than an above-inflation rise will do, says UNISON.

Introducing Rosita Ellis – our new regional convenor

On 12 February 2022, Rosita Ellis became the first Black woman to be elected to the most senior elected position in UNISON South East.

Biffa workers fight back to win pay improved award!

Refuse staff in Ashford vote overwhelmingly to accept new pay offer after a sustained campaign by UNISON

UNISON wins Agenda For Change pay for ISS workers (again!)

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.

Working for a world without racism

Guest blog from University of Brighton’s Bill Acharjee

Low pay issues prompt further strikes at Brighton University

Further strike days planned by UNISON for 1 and 4 April

Winning our Probation Service members the wages they’re owed

UNISON South East is launching legal claims to ensure members get the backpay they’re owed

UNISON wins another substantial increase in pay for Adur and Worthing waste workers

The agreement is part of an ongoing review of Environmental Services being negotiated with UNISON.