UNISON Gateshead

For just £2 a month, you can help this charity and its beneficiaries, who need your help at the worst of times. Set up a standing order through the information on the poster, or follow the link to find out more about their work and how you can help 👉 factshop.co.uk/donate 3/3

We're highlighting the work of a fantastic local charity, @FACTCancer, who work with people affected by cancer directly and indirectly, supporting the person dealing with the condition to ease the hard journey ahead, and to help their loved ones too. 2/3

Today is #WorldCancerDay, which is the ideal opportunity to reflect on and do something about the disease that affects us all in one way or another. 1/3

Looking back on the past year, there's so much that has happened. Lots of battles fought, plenty difficult ones too, but here are some of UNISON's wins for workers from 2025 👉 unison.org.uk/news/article/2…

It's not the news we wanted to hear, but it doesn't mean we don't fight the injustice. The decision to not compensate Waspi women after their pensions were stolen is one we staunchly disagree with, and we will continue to battle for the money, dignity and peace they deserve.

We remember those six million who were murdered over 80 years ago, and ensure that their legacy is remembered with solemnity and respect so the same can never happen again. For UNISON resources on Holocaust Memorial Day, please visit unison.org.uk/news/article/2… 2/2

On this #HolocaustMemorialDay, the theme is #BridgingGenerations. This means that the remembrance of the atrocities committed by the Nazis are not forgotten by those who lived through it, but remembered by this generation and generations to come. 1/2

We're launching into the Year of Green Activity with a message from Spring/Autumnwatch star @ChrisGPackham! Thanks to Chris for supporting UNISON and outlining the ways we can all turn the tide against climate change this year (and beyond!) m.youtube.com/watch?v=O4-SVl…

Have you received your ballot paper yet? ✉️ Check your post boxes, because the general secretary election is now live! Ballots must be returned by November 25th 2025. So get voting soon! ❎

This will help us build a better understanding of how to support you and your students as a union. Take the survey here 👉 buff.ly/TFzCJtW 2/2

Do you work in a college or sixth form? UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing. 1/2

Age has no barrier at UNISON, which is why our retired members remain very important. Pensioner poverty is disturbingly high, so we're making sure retired people are not forgotten by our government. Here’s our report from the retired members conference 👉 unison.org.uk/news/general-s…

Eligible applicants can receive a £30 voucher to help towards food costs, so get your application ready to go - there's only a 24 hour application window, so be prepared! unison.org.uk/get-help/servi… 2/2

Get ready for the Seasonal Food Fund, launching Tuesday September 30th for eligible UNISON members to support them as the temperatures drop and the nights draw in. 1/2

Stars in Our Schools 2025 is coming up soon! The merchandise to help you celebrate the big day on Friday 28th November, and you can sort out your branch (and your school) with the materials to make the day special! Order it here 👉 shop.unison.site/product-catego…

Green UNISON Week is coming this September (19th-26th), so it's time to sign up for the Green UNISON newsletter! This is ideal for those keeping their finger on the climate-conscious pulse, especially with the upcoming Year of Green Activity. Sign up here! unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

We’re here at Saltwell Park’s Pride Picnic until 4pm! Drop along and see us and spin the wheel for a prize!

Been following the news in Nottingham? It's another UNISON win; hospital employees are due to receive thousands in back payments following years of underpayment. This is the power of unions, of industrial action, of unity and the refusal to back down! 💪 nottinghampost.com/news/nottingha…

We're ending the week with a statement from the new president of UNISON, Catherine McKenna, who is rightfully determined to shine a light on an unseen part of the workforce: underpaid women. We're feeling inspired by her words - read them here! magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/08/04/und…

Spread the word, raise awareness and do not give up in your support of those who need our help most. unison.org.uk/news/2025/07/r… 2/2

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is unfortunately continuing day after day, and the very least we can do is to recognise Palestine as a state, to reinforce its people's rights to live undisturbed, to rebuild after a horrendous and cruel bombardment. 1/2