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Serving public service workers for two decades has been ‘honour and privilege’

Covid-19 has meant that we have been unable to proceed with several routine meetings and events since March this year. Although society has begun to open up again, the threat of the virus is still very much present, as can be seen across the country, with local lockdowns taking place in towns and cities. When […]

Voting in the election opens to all eligible UNISON members on 28 October

The Regional Convenor Team and Regional Secretary continue to express dismay over the Government’s handling of the pandemic and deep concerns over the sharp rise in cases across the UK. The region’s priorities remain to protect the health and wellbeing of our members, their colleagues and families, and to support members working on the front-line of this […]

The general secretary election is your chance to vote to elect the most senior person in our union. Every UNISON members is encouraged to use their vote. After hearing from all the candidates, the Eastern Regional Council voted to nominate Christina McAnea. More information

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union remains at £10.63 an hour

New one-off, online event will take place in June, after national delegate conference cancelled due to the pandemic

The region’s Young Members are coming together after the toughest 18 months of their lives

The trade union movement historically has been paramount in affecting change in working conditions, and that remains true today. However, more recently young workers haven't […]

We know your vital work and sacrifice are the reasons why our country is still going

Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region

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

"Through principle and determination, Polly has changed employment law in Scotland. We hope it opens the door for all workers interested in representing […]

UNISON calls for photo ID to be abandoned, but urges members to register, for now, to ensure their vote in May elections

To vote, you do need to be registered. If you’ve moved since the last elections, or changed your name, you will have to register. You can register here. You can also register for a postal […]