Phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers in history. unsn.uk/4qXPPg1 Health workers are joined by union leaders and supporters at a Gloucester rally today marking their 236th day of action - fighting for the right pay for the job. Post your support! ✊💜

Speaking this morning on Stephen Nolan show after the Department of Health and Mike Nesbitt reneged on his promise to pay those in the independent care sector the real living wage.. GMB Union North West & Irish GMB Northern Ireland NIC ICTU Belfast Live James GMB National Care Committee Belfast Telegraph

Great to be in Brussels this week for our EUROPEAN TRADE UNIONS executive meeting. Kicking off tonight with a seminar on the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive and the recent second win in the CJEU Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)

Over 6-11 November JFC took a trade union delegation to Colombia in support of peace, human rights + trade unionism. Participating unions were Trades Union Congress, Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), Fórsa trade union, PCS Union (pcs.org.uk), ASLEF, POA, NASUWT, Fire Brigades Union, UNISON NI + Thompsons Solicitors. ⬇️ 🇨🇴

Flexibility is emerging as a key issue across the workforce. The challenge is to achieve this without loss of productivity. As the 5th industrial revolution gathers pace, a #4DayWeek is a realistic aim. Employers may scoff, but workers will vote with their feet.

Last chance to vote for @Christina4GS - to be sure. stick a 1st stamp on SAE to make sure it gets there on time for this Tuesday 25/11/25. If you have lost SAE just post it to “Civica election services,London N81 1ER”

Rev Dr Bill Shaw reads a speech on behalf of Wessam Hamada, the mother of Hind Rajab, at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside Belfast City Hall on Saturday. 🎥Brian Lincoln

In Ireland, 1 February marks the first day of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day. Watch as we honour the extraordinary contributions Irish women have made at home and around the world.

“All I care about is humanity” Actor Hugh Bonneville defends speaking out about issues like the war in Gaza and says he disagrees with the idea he should “stay in his lane” #BBCLauraK bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd9k…

Absolutely packed out at today’s Latin America Conference - ¡Adelante! in London, as Colombian human rights lawyer Diego Martínez Martinez Castillo Abogados speaks on the achievements of the progressive Peteo govt and Cuba’s role in building peace there. Huge solidarity from everyone here as always! 🇨🇴

🚗💨Staff should not be left out of pocket when traveling to care for patients. 📈Unions have negotiated a new mechanism that accounts for inflation and we are seeking your views on it! 👇Contact your branch to find out more & share your views branches.unison.org.uk

Staff shortages are placing unfair strain on you and putting patients at risk. So UNISON members across the UK are taking action. Join our seminar for UNISON members to hear more about our safe staffing campaign and share your experiences. Sign up at unsn.uk/4ovbRFr

🚨 Reform UK’s plan to scrap equality laws would fire the starting gun on a race to the bottom. UNISON warns that ditching protections would let bad employers act with impunity and drag the UK backwards on fairness and rights. Read here ⬇️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/02/d…

Former Irish President Mary Robinson says US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "illegal and breach international law". bbc.in/3OUzomo

We support the calls today from Advice NI Women's Support Net Feeding Britain & all education unions who argue NI Executive now make the eradication of child poverty a cross-departmental priority We believe that a universal offering of Free School Meals is a key step to achieving this!

Israeli and Palestinian mothers walked barefoot through Rome, urging an end to violence and protection for children affected by the conflict

There is widespread "anxiety and upset" among voluntary and community sector staff who face losing their jobs when a funding cliff-edge comes into effect this week, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (Nicva) has said. bbc.in/41yFg7A

Our branch has nominated Tam Hiddleston for the Scottish General Seat in the Health Service Group Election. 🗳️ 1 April – 13 May 📧 Voting links sent to members with registered emails We can’t advise how to vote, but we can share our nomination. Please check your inbox.

🚨 NHS staff feel undervalued as pay satisfaction drops for nurses, paramedics, porters and more. UNISON is urging the government to invest properly in the workforce and fix pay. Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4bKSGDI