Durham UNISON

🚨📢 The Employment Rights Act brings a new raft of rights this April. ✅️ Day one sick pay and day one paternity leave lead the new benefits, alongside stronger union freedoms. Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4vhaEW6

🌍 It's World Social Work Day! To celebrate, your reps have launched a prize draw for staff working in Social Work. Please tell us your top three priority issues within your Social Work teams and you will be entered into the prize draw. 👇 buff.ly/J0f0CwO

During Social Work Week, 16–20 March, UNISON is highlighting the vital role of social workers. We are the largest union in the UK representing social workers and offer a range of services and resources to support them throughout their careers 👉 unsn.uk/4dhpyVw

On International Women’s Day, we stand for a society that protects the rights and dignity of all women. With over a million women in public services, our union is powered by their strength and leadership. We’re committed to real action on gender equality. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

📢 Social Workers - time is running out! Have your say in UNISON’s Social Work Visits Survey 2026. We want to hear from everyone in the whole social work team who undertake home visits. 👉 Take the survey: buff.ly/y1ztgj7

📢 Social Workers — We need your voice! Have your say in UNISON’s Social Work Visits Survey 2026. We want to hear from everyone in the whole social work team who undertake home visits. 👉 Take the survey: buff.ly/y1ztgj7

Unions help bring about better, fairer policies for working people. Policies that put food on tables and give people control over their lives. That’s the difference unions make.

#HeartUnions Week – 9-15 February 💜 This week we'll shine a spotlight on why it pays to be in a union! When workers stand together UNISON wins better pay, safer conditions and real job security. 🤝 #HeartUnions #HeartUNISON 💜

🚨We’re Hiring! We’re looking for two Area Organisers. If you’re committed, self‑motivated, and passionate about strengthening the trade union movement, we want to hear from you. 🗓️Find out more at our drop‑in session on 12 Feb. Info here 👇 unsn.uk/northernjobs

On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future. Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️

Our regional policy day is about to start. Today we will be reviewing the excellent work from the previous year and setting the agenda for the year ahead. #UNPD26

🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity! 📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm 📍 Online Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚 ✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️ unsn.uk/4aP03tM

UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️

🎄Christmas is coming and money might be feeling a bit tight. UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning. Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou

UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️

The Winter Essentials Grant opens today! You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, you may be eligible to apply for a £200 voucher towards your food shopping. buff.ly/8VMcqMr

UNISON member and need help? Call UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857 🎄 Christmas hours ⬇️ 24 December - 7am - 2pm 25 December until 28 December - closed 29 and 30 December - 7am - 11pm 31 December - 7am - 2pm 1 January - Closed 2 January - 7am - 11pm 3 January - 9am - 4pm

Our second star✨is Kathryn. Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever! Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff. #StarsInOurSchools ⭐

🚨 Final chance to vote in the higher education ballot! Your completed ballot paper must be received by 28 NOVEMBER for your vote to be counted 🚨 unsn.uk/43XsVee @UNISONinHE