Unison Middlesbrough

17/10/2026

Good morning everryone. Just a quick message to say if you haven't already, please sign up as a School Support Staff Champion.This will connect you to upcoming training, updates and campaign activity linked to the SSSNB and other important issues affecting school support staff across the Northern region. Here is the link where you can do so- please let me know when you've signed up! https://unison.org.uk/become-school-support-staff-champion

16/10/2026

We’re asking members and allies to sign our petition in solidarity to NHS migrant workers calling on the Department of Health and Social Care to ask the Home Office to urgently introduce transitional protections for all affected NHS workers.

https://action.unison.org.uk/page/202116/petition/1?mode=DEMO&utm_campaign=Health%20News%20-%2015%20October%202026&utm_content=sign%20our%20petition&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Health
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Thousands of healthcare assistants face uncertainty over their jobs, homes and families – all because of a government cut-off date. Sign the petition to protect NHS workers from falling into a visa black hole

15/10/2026

❤️💚💜 ARE YOU READY FOR 'WRD' THIS FRIDAY? 💜💚❤️

Help turn social media red – we need you to be part of it.

Post your red outfit, share why you stand for and make sure to use

When we post together, we show the world just how many people are committed to this mission. We show them that together we are stronger.

Let's flood the feed with purpose ❤️
🔗https://www.justgiving.com/charity/theredcard

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12/10/2026

Friday (16th October) is Show Racism the Red Card's . 🔴

You can support the day of action by signing up or donating at www.theredcard.org/wear-red-day

If you're wearing red at work on Friday, we'd love to see your photos. Tag us and SRtRC in so we can share them! 📸


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12/10/2026

Courses for Members
Challenging Misogyny, Sexism and Sexual Harassment in Schools and FE Colleges – Training for Schools and FE Support Staff

Thursday 15 October, 4pm – 5.30pm

UK Feminista is delivering a 90‑minute interactive online session designed to help school and FE support staff recognise, respond to and challenge misogyny, sexism and sexual harassment. The training explores the scale and impact of these issues in education, the rise of online misogynistic content, effective reporting practices, and why a whole‑school approach is essential.

Open to schools support staff working with KS2 pupils and above, as well as FE support staff, this session is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen safeguarding and promote a culture of respect across their setting.

https://unison.org.uk/events/challenging-misogyny-sexism-and-sexual-harassment-schools-and-fe-colleges

09/10/2026

VOTE ON 2026 PAY OFFER

UNISON is recommending that members vote to accept the Probation Service 5% pay offer for 2026.

Members are being sent an e-mail with an individual link to enable voting online.

If you don’t get your e-mail, please contact your local UNISON branch for assistance.

Our pay ballot closes at 12 noon on 28 October.

06/10/2026

The weather's getting colder, the bills are getting higher, and the festive season is just around the corner. Whether you're looking for ways to save money now or plan for a more comfortable future, join us for Financial Wellbeing Week next month!

UNISON College's webinar series begins on Monday 16 November - seven free events, all open to all UNISON members, covering all aspects of financial wellbeing. Come to one of them, come to all of them - we'd love to see you!

Find out more and sign up here:
https://unison.org.uk/financial-wellbeing-week

30/09/2026

📢 UNISON Seasonal Food Fund opens today at noon!
https://unison.org.uk/there-for-you/seasonal-food-fund/application
As part of Welfare at Work Week, UNISON's Seasonal Food Fund opens for applications at 12 noon on TODAY (Wednesday 30 September) and remains open for just 24 hours.

Eligible members on a low income or receiving certain means-tested benefits could receive a £30 food voucher for each qualifying person in their household, including partners and dependent children.

✅ Must be a UNISON member with at least 4 weeks' membership
✅ Subscriptions must be up to date
✅ Limited funds available, so successful applicants will be selected at random

If you're experiencing financial difficulty, make sure you have your membership number ready and don't miss the application window.

26/09/2026

📢 Join Us Live: One School, One Workforce

We're delighted to invite you to our Facebook Live event on 6 October at 3:30pm, where we'll be discussing the One School, One Workforce campaign.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the campaign, hear how UNISON is supporting school meals workers, and find out how you can get involved.

📅 Date: 6 October
⏰ Time: 3:30pm
🔗 Join the event here: https://fb.me/e/7ANyjVdNv

We hope you can join us and be part of the conversation.

See you on the 6 October!

26/09/2026

UNISON Welfare – There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2026

This fund will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 30 September 2026 for 24 hours; applications will only be accepted during this timeframe. More information below.

https://unison.org.uk/there-for-you/seasonal-food-fund