UNISON flags fly with the Elizabeth Tower of the Houses of Parliament visible in the background

A better life at work: how UNISON’s making it happen

6 February 2025 5:30pm–6:15pm

The new Employment Rights Bill promises the biggest expansion of workers’ rights in Britain for generations. UNISON has been at the very centre of this transformation, helping draw up Labour’s New Deal for Working People, putting workers’ rights at the heart of the election and now lobbying MPs as the Bill goes through Parliament. Once […]

UNISON flags fly with the Elizabeth Tower of the Houses of Parliament visible in the background

A better life at work: how UNISON’s making it happen

5 February 2025 12:30pm–1:15pm

The new Employment Rights Bill promises the biggest expansion of workers’ rights in Britain for generations. UNISON has been at the very centre of this transformation, helping draw up Labour’s New Deal for Working People, putting workers’ rights at the heart of the election and now lobbying MPs as the Bill goes through Parliament. Once […]

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So you want to work for UNISON?

16 December 2024 1:30pm–2:30pm

Online webinar

If you’re passionate about public service workers getting a fair deal and want to help them win one, a job with UNISON could just be for you. We’re getting ready to recruit new local organisers to get stuck into strategic organising projects across the Eastern region. Join one of our two, one-hour So you want […]

A graphic reading: Word for UNISON

So you want to work for UNISON?

12 December 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm

Online webinar

If you’re passionate about public service workers getting a fair deal and want to help them win one, a job with UNISON could just be for you. We’re getting ready to recruit new local organisers to get stuck into strategic organising projects across the Eastern region. Join one of our two, one-hour So you want […]

No NHS sell-off

19 October 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

Colchester Hospital, Turner Road

Cleaners, caterers, porters, housekeepers and other East Suffolk and North Essex support staff are striking to stay in the NHS. They want to defend the quality of services they provide to the public as well as their own pay and conditions. Join them as they march through Colchester to say: “In house is best!” Assemble […]

Standing up for migrant care workers: casework briefing

10 September 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm

Online webinar

UNISON is committed to recruiting, representing and organising migrant workers in social care, but the complexity of immigration rules and ever-shifting government policy presents a real challenge to activists, caseworkers and staff when serious issues arise. This briefing is designed to support activists and caseworkers address the exploitation of migrant care workers with resources, advice […]

What is UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers?

9 September 2024 12:30pm–1:00pm

Team webinar

UNISON has declared 2024 the Year of LGBT+ Workers. It’s a chance to put LGBT+ workers in the spotlight, celebrating our achievements and renewing our fight for equality. All UNISON members in the Eastern region — especially ones who aren’t already involved in UNISON’s LGBT+ groups — are invited to join us for a half-hour […]

What is UNISON’s Year of LGBT+ Workers?

4 September 2024 12:30pm–1:00pm

Team webinar

UNISON has declared 2024 the Year of LGBT+ Workers. It’s a chance to put LGBT+ workers in the spotlight, celebrating our achievements and renewing our fight for equality. All UNISON members in the Eastern region — especially ones who aren’t already involved in UNISON’s LGBT+ groups — are invited to join us for a half-hour […]

UNISON’s social workers’ manifesto and your professional registration

12 July 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

Social workers from the east of England are invited to this fantastic webinar to explain the new social workers’ manifesto and get information on how UNISON can help when problems with your Social Work England registration arise. Hear from UNISON local government national officer Gill Archer and Rhea Mills of UNISON’s Professional Services Unit, with […]

Lobby the ESNEFT board

4 July 2024 8:30am–10:00am

Kingsland Church, 86 London Road, Colchester CO3 9DW

ESNEFT’s board is meeting on 4 July and UNISON members will be there urging bosses to end their outsourcing obsession and commit to delivering services in house. We will be handing in the hundreds-strong staff petition for in-house services and making our voices heard. Make sure you’re there! The Colchester and Ipswich Area Health branch […]

Understanding market-related pay and market forces supplements

19 June 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online

Ever wondered what phrases like market supplements mean? Has your employer proposed that some staff get a pay increase but not others because of market factors? Curious about whether this is something we can agree to and what the implications might be for UNISON? Look no further! Join us for a complete beginners guide to […]

Save Suffolk’s Services march and rally

8 June 2024 10:30am–1:00pm

Wolsey Theatre car park 5 Chapman Ln, Ipswich IP1 9SA

Suffolk County Council wants to make £65 million of cuts over the next two years, shedding 350 jobs. UNISON says our communities can’t take this and is leading the fight against the attacks on Suffolk’s services. Join the march and rally in Ipswich. Gather at the Wolsey Theatre from 10.30am before a march to the […]

Members of the brigade visit a hospital where they hold a UNISON flag with a doctor

Cuba May Day Brigade

21 April – 3 May 2024

Cuba

UNISON Eastern is sending two young members on the 2024 May Day Brigade to Cuba. This is a unique opportunity to experience the gains of the Cuban revolution first hand, meeting ordinary Cubans in their workplaces, communities and trade unions. The two Eastern young members will take part in the UNISON delegation, joining delegates from […]

Council and school pay – what’s happening?

2 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online

Local council and school staff provide essential public services but are struggling with the cost of living after years of sub-par pay rises. UNISON members are fighting for a pay rise that undoes years of austerity. Find out what’s happening at our webinar with UNISON Eastern regional organisers Winston and Shane. Come along and stand […]

Beginner’s guide to equal pay

1 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online

Have you heard the term equal pay used and wondered what it actually means? Wonder no more, this is the webinar for you. Tell me more! More than 50 years since Labour brought in the 1970 Equal Pay Act, employers still think they can get away with paying women less. In fact, women effectively work […]