The festive season is upon us ! As we wrap up another year, we want to thank you for being part of our UNISON family. This is a time to celebrate, recharge, and look forward to new beginnings and we hope it brings you plenty of joy and positivity. Please note that the Branch will […]
Unison Welfare Charity “There for You” are offering members on a low income the chance to apply for a voucher for £200.00 towards food. Our members shouldn’t have to choose between heating or eating, sadly this is the case for many people and we know times are tough. There for You (Unison Welfare) are offering […]
One of our retired members attended the recent Retired Members Conference in Brighton on behalf of our branch, and provided the report below. UNISON Retired Members Conference October 2025 Introduction Having recently retired from Barnardo’s after 35 years, I was asked to represent the Unison Barnardo’s Branch at this conference. Although I have been a […]
In June 2025, the branch had two delegates, Luqman and George attend the National Delegate Conference, held in Liverpool. Luqman has provided a report of his experience at the conference below. Luqman Uddin Workplace Steward/ Representative This was my third time attending the National Delegates Conference. It is a great opportunity to network with other […]
The National Black Members Conference was held from 9 to 11 May 2025, in Brighton and one of our Branch Stewards attended and provided the following report. Luqman Uddin Workplace Steward/Representative I have attended the Black Members Conference for the last three years and have always found it inspiring. It is full of energy, enthusiasm […]
UNISON’s Charity, “There for you” provides financial support and confidential advice for members struggling to make ends meet. Welfare at Work Week is here to celebrate this work and ensure members know what they can access should they need support, please see links below, and reach out to the branch if you need support. Financial assistance […]
This presentation shows what the branch committee have been doing, information was provided during the Annual General Meeting 19 March 2025. If you would like to be a part of the branch and help make a difference to your workplace, please get in touch 0800 9549915 or email unison @barnardos.org.uk
After long spells of grey wet weather, the sunshine is a welcome tonic, but in extreme heat our body’s work harder, which makes us less likely to have a good nights sleep, and working conditions can be uncomfortable, especially when PPE has to be worn. Climate change is already causing warmer temperatures in the UK, […]
Registration for the network events are on each link, if you would like to attend one of the conference’s on behalf of the branch, please get in touch via email unison@barnardos.org.uk UNISON disabled Black members network meeting 25 June 2025 11:00am–1:30pm Hybrid: in-person at the UNISON Centre and online via MS Teams Do you want to […]
UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them. UNISON is challenging these changes, but we need your help to show the government why these changes are so detrimental. Three ways you can help: UNISON will continue to make the case that the government should […]
