Green and purple graphic. Text reads University of Leeds UNISON members voted YES to strike action. 58.7% turnout / 86% vote to strike

🚨 The 25-26 HE pay reballot result is in 🚨

University of Leeds UNISON branch passed the threshold with 58.65% turnout! 86% of voting members voted to strike. We have a 12-month mandate for strike action.

Further details to come from the branch committee. For now, congrats to all members! ✊

Leeds SUTR protest against the Reform rally happening tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March at First Direct Bank Arena from 5pm ✊

The Lifelong Learning Centre is holding an adult learner drop in on Tuesday 31st March. Come along to the Ziff building anytime 10-1 or 4-6:30 to find out about being a mature student, explore courses for adults, find out about financial aid and get advice and support. Children welcome with parents.

‼️ 13 more days left in the HE reballot, we’re just over halfway through 🚨⏳

Reps are continuing to contact members individually, please do let the branch know when you’ve voted. Ballots must be RECEIVED by Friday 27th March so return yours ASAP!

If you need a replacement ballot, call 0800 0857 857.

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 - UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay should be a priority. When it comes to setting ...

Ballots are arriving! 📬

The UNISON HE pay reballot is underway and ballot papers are starting to arrive in the post. We have until 27 March to vote so don’t wait. Get your ballot returned and tell the branch when you’ve voted!

For more visit unsn.uk/3ZrKJwu

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 - UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay should be a priority. When it comes to setting…

UNISON's re-ballot for members in certain universities opens today - voting papers must be received by 27 March AT THE LATEST so if your workplace is being balloted make sure you send a clear message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough! Find out more at unsn.uk/3ZrKJwu

Let’s get those ballots returned!

We work hard and what do we see for it..?

Reminder of this FREE campus lecture coming up on 12th March. Tickets here 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/1980969886...

3/3 We need every eligible member to post their ballot paper back with a YES vote. Look out for your green envelope with ballot papers and post it back as soon as you can. Let the branch know when you’ve voted. Now is the time to make your voice heard and make a real difference.

In solidarity!

2/3 Higher Education is in crisis, with increased workloads and more stress than ever. While other sectors have been getting reasonable pay offers we’ve got yet another real-terms pay cut. As a collective voice we are stronger and can make a difference.

Green image saying Higher Education, Fund our future Fund our pay with the Unison logo

🚨 RE-BALLOT OPENS TODAY 🚨

University of Leeds UNISON branch didn’t make the 50% turnout in the autumn Higher Education pay ballot. We missed the legal threshold by one vote, so we’re re-balloting to ask again. Ballot papers are being sent out from TODAY and the vote closes Friday 27 March. 🧵

The Alice Bacon Lecture 2026: Frances O'Grady Former general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Labour peer Frances O’Grady is to deliver the 2026 Alice Bacon Lecture at the University of Leeds on Thursday 12th March.

Former Gen Sec of the Trades Union Congress and Labour peer Frances O’Grady will deliver the 2026 Alice Bacon Lecture at Leeds Uni Great Hall on Thursday 12th March, 18:30-19:30.

This is a public lecture and free to attend, but please register to secure a place.

For more visit tinyurl.com/muukaceb

Green and cream Together Alliance graphic for the March Against the Far Right on 28 March

Uni of Leeds and fellow Leeds UNISON branches are hiring a coach for members to join the @togetheralliance.bsky.social March Against the Far Right on 28 March.

Leaving Parkinson steps at 7:30, leaving London at 16:30.

Email the branch to book a FREE place for yourself + a guest.

In solidarity ✊

Sending support and solidarity to fellow UNISON members striking today at Manchester Met @unisonmmu.bsky.social and Bristol Universities in protest against another insulting pay offer of 1.4% (less than half of current inflation rate).

HE financial crisis is not the workers’ fault!

Graphic of hearts with Pay, Equality and Dignity written on them next to “Every Worker Needs a Union” and the heart unions logo

It’s #HeartUnions week! ❤️

TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February from 12-2pm, join the Leeds, Wakefield and York Unite Community outside the Parkinson steps for their Love Unions, Hate Racism stall.

In solidarity!

@unitetheunion.bsky.social @uniteneyh.bsky.social

Screenshot of article from UNISON on the Higher Ed conference in January 2026, with a quote from branch sec Angela Blackburn

UNISON’s 2026 Higher Education conference took place last week in Brighton. New GS @andreaegangs.bsky.social highlighted growing inequality within the sector and our own branch secretary Angela Blackburn spoke on behalf of the HE Service Group Executive. Full article here: tinyurl.com/bdh6xy6v

Poster for the AGM including time details and an image of four people on a video call.

Members, the branch AGM is coming up on Tues 17th Feb, 12:30-2pm.

Join on Teams, or in person at the Great Woodhouse Room in University House (lunch provided).

You are entitled to time off work to attend, but inform your line manger as soon as possible to facilitate cover.

See you there!

The University of Leeds branch will request a reballot, and more information will follow about this process. This outcome goes to show that whether it’s a Yes or a No, every single vote counts in our democratic processes.

In solidarity!

The 2025/26 Higher Education strike ballot has closed. Our branch is disappointed to announce that we missed the mandate threshold with only 49.96% turnout.

The law requires 50% of branch members to participate in the ballot to secure a mandate, and this time we have fallen short by 1 vote.

Graphic for the social with the date and time details over festive baubles

The Christmas social is back this year! Come along to the Old Bar from 12-2pm on Thursday 18th December for a free buffet and drink plus a chat with your fellow branch members. See you there! 🎄

Unison branded graphic that says “fund our future, fund our pay. Higher education pay” under a green ribbon.

The UNISON Higher Education pay ballot closes this FRIDAY 28TH! 🚨

Ballots must be received by Friday, so post today or tomorrow to ensure your vote is counted and your voice is heard.

The union recommends a YES vote to show the employer we reject another year of real-terms pay cuts.

On the hunt for a new job? This training course might be of use!

👉 yorks.unison.org.uk/events/job-search-and-the-hidden-job-market-2/

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝟐 𝐃𝐞𝐜, 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 - 𝟏𝐩𝐦, 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬

In solidarity with our trans members and all trans people in our communities ✊

#TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDoR2025

Image of voting pack envelope. No ballot paper? Call 0800 0 857 857 General secretary election 2025. Return your vote by 5pm on 25 November! Your Voice Your Vote.

Have you voted in the UNISON general secretary election? 🗳️

It’s your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and in key negotiations.

No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857

Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.

We back Andrea because she:
- Has shown real commitment to Higher Education for fair funding and pay
- Will take the wage of a social worker, and her pay will only go up when yours does
- Puts UNISON members first, not Starmer’s Labour Party
- Will resource branches so we can better support you.

Graphic of Andrea Egan with the words “We’re backing Andrea. Leeds University Branch”

The voting period in UNISON’s General Secretary elections is open until 25th November. It’s the top job in the union, so it’s vital that you have your say when the ballot paper arrives in the post.

Our branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary.

Joint ballot posting between UCU, Unite and UNISON members on Wednesday 19th November!

The Higher Education pay ballot is closing in two weeks. Meet at the postbox on Woodhouse Lane at 4pm Wednesday and post your ballot together, then join for an informal gathering at the Fenton. 🤝✊📮

Volunteers also needed to leaflet the day before (Fri 14th Nov from 4:30pm, outside of Boots in Albion Street) to raise awareness. Come along for an hour or so if you can.

In solidarity!

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Introducing the Trades Union Congress’s Year of TU Climate Action 📣

This will be a year of trade unions organising for a better, safer, empowering future for workers.

Leeds TUC are kicking us off on Sat 15th Nov, with a rally and march. Join from midday by Merrion Gardens. All are welcome!

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Solidarity with fellow UNISON members striking at the National Coal Mining Museum!

Sign their petition to support the cause unsn.uk/NCMMpetition