Walsall Unison General Branch

🏥📢 An extra 410,000 workers will be needed in social care by 2040.

UNISON says the latest employment figures must be a wake-up call for ministers to invest in this skilled, but too often neglected, workforce.

Read more ⬇️
https://unsn.uk/4eEscUl

🚶🏽‍♀️ WALSALL WALK FOR UNITY 🚶🏻‍♂️

*Stand together against racism and hate.*

Join people from Walsall and across the surrounding areas as we walk in solidarity to show that our communities are stronger when we stand united against racism and hate.

1️⃣1️⃣ Saturday 11th July

🕒 3:00pm

📍 Meet outside The Crossing, Darwall Street, Walsall WS1 1DA

Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues. Let's send a clear message that there is no place for racism or hate in Walsall or beyond.

Please share widely. Together, we are stronger. ✊🏽

⚠️ The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat in the UK ☀️🌡️
But what are the rules about working in high temperaures?
https://unsn.uk/hotweather

https://unison.org.uk/get-help/extreme-heat-work

Extreme heat at work | UNISON - the public service union Extreme heat at work Climate change is significantly impacting worker safety and health, exposing them to higher daily temperatures and more frequent, severe heatwaves Last updated: 3 June 2026 Share this post Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn In recent years, the UK has....

https://www.unison.org.uk/pledge-council-school-pay-2026/

Activity Pledge - UNISON National If our pay doesn’t rise, we will! For too long, council and school staff have faced low pay and a lack of recognition for the vital work we do. The 3.3% “final offer” isn’t enough. Members in target employers will be balloted for strike action, building pressure on the government and...

https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/school-uniform-grant/

School Uniform Grant - UNISON National Need help with the cost of kids' uniforms? Apply for a £75 voucher per school-aged child. Applications open 12 noon on 27 May 2026.

https://www.unison.org.uk/about-2/schools/sssnb/?utm_campaign=SSSNB%20Bulletin%20May%202026%20%28Branches%29&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fmsg.unison.org.uk%2Fc%2F13PXa2SHOLwsgwE2p&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Education

A new deal for school support staff - UNISON National UNISON is at the forefront of work on exciting new legislation for school support staff in England. We’re working with the government to create a new negotiating body which will decide pay, terms and conditions for school support staff, as well as taking a new approach to staff training and develo...

https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2026/03/employment-rights-act-a-new-raft-of-rights/?utm_campaign=April%20U%20Dig%202026&utm_content=Read%20more&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Communications

Employment Rights Act – a new raft of rights - UNISON National Individual rights such as day one sick pay and paternity leave lead the new benefits in April

Most school support staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are covered by the annual local government 'NJC' pay negotiations. We expect a pay offer next month. When there is a final offer, every UNISON member affected will get a vote on it. Keep an eye on our campaign web page for all the latest news: https://unsn.uk/4u01vAD

Meanwhile, work is continuing on setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body - a new national body dedicated to negotiating pay, terms and conditions specifically for school support staff in England, with your roles at its centre. It is expected to come into force later this year. UNISON will be the majority union representing support staff in the SSSNB; the NEU teachers' union won't be involved. We'll consult all affected members before it is implemented.

So make sure you're a UNISON member - to have your say on your pay.