Unison Middlesbrough

08/09/2026

05/09/2026

🎥 Throughout September, UNISON is making available a trio of films about climate change and green activism! You can watch these for FREE, all you need to do is register on our website here: https://unison.org.uk/news/2026/09/lights-camera-climate-action-its-green-film-month

Sit back and enjoy!🍿🍿🍿

04/09/2026

📢 Delighted to announce our FREE new courses for all school staff!

👉 Registration is open now so don't miss out:

Conflict management: https://unison.org.uk/events/conflict-management-school-support-staff

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

ADHD awareness: https://unison.org.uk/events/adhd-awareness-schools-support-staff

📖 We also have over 700 free online courses for our members, where you can learn at your own pace and develop your skills!

More information can be found here: https://unison.org.uk/learning/staff-skills-academy

Happy learning! 🎓
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03/09/2026

NJC PAY (GREEN BOOK) FOR COUNCIL AND SCHOOL WORKERS:

See below the formal 2026/27 NJC Spinal Column Point rates of pay - last column shows the new hourly rates of pay.

✅ The pay award is: • A 3.3% pay rise on NJC pay points 3-43
• A 3.3% increase in allowances
• Backdated to 1 April 2026
• Employers instructed to implement the increase as quickly as possible. 💜💚

29/08/2026

📢 Care workers: your chance to shape the first ever Fair Pay Agreement.

UNISON will lead negotiations on the Fair Pay Agreement in care in England in 2027, and we want to hear what matters most to you. Complete our short survey and help strengthen the fight for better pay, conditions and recognition across social care.
🔗 https://unsn.uk/CareFPA

Not a UNISON member? Join today and make sure your voice is heard.
🔗 unison.org.uk/join

26/08/2026

NJC PAY (GREEN BOOK) UPDATE FOR COUNCIL AND SCHOOL WORKERS:

After months of pressure from trade union members across local government and schools, the Joint Trade Unions have now formally responded to the 2026/27 NJC pay offer.

While UNISON Middlesbrough Branch members made it clear that the offer fell short of expectations, turnout across the whole union movement did not reach the level required to progress to achieve formal industrial action ballot.

As a result, UNISON, GMB and Unite have reluctantly agreed to accept the offer.

✅ What members have secured: • A 3.3% pay rise on NJC pay points 3-43
• A 3.3% increase in allowances
• Backdated to 1 April 2026
• Employers instructed to implement the increase as quickly as possible.
✊ But the campaign doesn't stop here.

UNISON has already called for work on the 2027 pay claim to begin immediately and is pushing for early face-to-face negotiations with employers. We will also be pressing for an urgent review of the NJC pay spine to address the growing impact of the National Living Wage and ensure members are properly rewarded for the vital work they do.

💚💜 Every UNISON member who took part in meetings, consultations and campaigning helped demonstrate the strength of feeling across the sector. We know that school and local government workers deserve better, and the fight for fair pay will continue. 💜💚

22/08/2026

The Middlesbrough Branch of UNISON send our sincere condolences to Cleveland Police, Cleveland Police UNISON Branch and Cleveland Police Federation Branch in the wake of the horrific incident early today. Our thoughts are with our police family colleagues, and their families and friends. Thoughts and appreciation to all the emergency workers who responded.

21/08/2026

Public services don't stop for the weekend. Neither do the people keeping them running ✊

20/08/2026

From the start of the 2026/27 academic year (September 2026), all children in households receiving Universal Credit qualify for free school meals in England, regardless of household income. You can submit details or check status via this link 👇
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals