Disabled members regional annual general meeting

17 December 2022 11:30am–1:30pm

Online

All disabled members of UNISON Eastern are invited to the 2022 virtual AGM. You can attend online from an internet-connected place of your choosing via Microsoft Teams. If you’re not familiar with Teams we will send a guide closer to the time. This is your chance to get involved in the work of UNISON disabled […]

People protest outside Suffolk County Council HQ in support of care workers

Stand up for social care: Suffolk demonstration

1 December 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm

Outside Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX

Join UNISON to push Suffolk County Council to: Invest more in recruitment and retention of care staff, Halt the haemorrhaging of staff leaving the care sector, Ensure any underspend is dedicated to raising the level of staff in social care. This protest is part of UNISON Suffolk County’s You Care, We Care campaign. Outcome

What does a young members officer do?

11 November 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

UNISON’s young members present a short webinar on the role and responsibilities of the young members officer, with a panel discussion from current young members officers about what they have achieved in the role. Perfect if you are thinking of standing as a young members officer or have recently been elected as one. And other […]

Regional schools forum

14 October 2022

The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]

Retired members annual seminar

27 September 2022 10:00am–4:00pm

Back after a three-year wait, the Eastern region retired members’ seminar will be focused on the cost of living crisis, with additional sessions on intergenerational fairness and scams. Speakers include UNISON head of energy Matt Lay, UNISON national retired members committee chair Rosie McGregor and Independent Age’s Thom Harmsworth. Programme 10am Arrival and Registration 10.30am […]

Retired members seminar

27 September 2022

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd, London NW1 2AY

Our retired members’ group works closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. Every year the Eastern group holds a seminar covering a range of topics that should be of interest to retired members […]

Working for UNISON Eastern

2 September 2022 12:30pm–1:30pm

We’re recruiting at least seven new fixed-term local organisers in the near future. If you’d like to know more about the role and UNISON’s recruitment and selection process, this webinar (or yesterday’s) has the answers. Just email us to book your place! Outcome

Working for UNISON Eastern

1 September 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm

We’re recruiting at least seven new fixed-term local organisers in the near future. If you’d like to know more about the role and UNISON’s recruitment and selection process, this webinar (or tomorrow lunchtime’s) has the answers. Just email us to book your place! Outcome

Regional schools forum

7 July 2022

The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]

Social care working group

26 May 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm

Social care is in crisis – for staff and those relying on it. But if care workers get together we can transform the sector. Join our working group to discuss ways we can improve pay and conditions in the Eastern region. At this meeting we are going to focus on the current cost of living […]

Stand up for social care in Suffolk

19 May 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Join UNISON and put pressure on Suffolk County Council to: Pay at least the real living wage to all care workers, Secure full sick pay for care workers, Provide paid training and development opportunities for this sector. Bring your flags and whistles and lets show some support for your care workers in Suffolk! Speakers Sandy […]

Young members committee

2 March 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm

All UNISON members under 27 years of age are entitled to participate as young members. The UNISON Eastern young members’ group works to: Encourage recruitment, organisation and participation of young workers, Provide a powerful voice for young members, Give young members the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in the union. […]

Regional schools forum

1 March 2022 11:00pm–11:00pm

The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]

Regional Health & Safety Training Day

1 March 2022 9:00am–2:30pm

UNISON Eastern activists are invited to this free regional training day on Microsoft Teams. Tell me more! There will be a varied and stimulating programme for the day. 10-10.15am: Welcome 10.15-11.15am: Menopause Awareness – Cheryl Godber, UNISON Eastern regional organiser 11.15-11.30am: Break 11.30am-12.30pm: Hybrid Working – Kim Sunley, UNISON national officer (TBC) 12.30-1pm: Lunch 1-2pm: […]

Menopause in the Workplace – Lunch and Learn [Last few places available]

3 February 2022 11:00am–12:30pm

Book your place, don’t forget to bring your lunch and join us for this online interactive session exploring the issue of Menopause in the Workplace, open to both UNISON members and activists. With many workplaces finding themselves with a predominantly aging workforce, where menopausal women are finding themselves working harder for longer, this virtual session […]