Sadly am away. Give my regards to Tom and his fabulous crew
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Posts by Jon Richards
At a time of difficult change, it's excellent that Bridget Phillipson is staying as Secretary of State for Education. The sector really needs stability
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UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea with Georgia Gould Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office.
Today Christina McAnea met with Georgia Gould, minister responsible for procurement: “I made it clear the government should implement two tier regulations and a new public interest test as key to the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation and improving public services and workers’ conditions.”
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Photo of Christina McAnea. Photo of home secretary Yvette Cooper on BBC. Headline: BBC NEWS Time to end care worker recruitment from abroad, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says Up to 50,000 fewer lower-skilled workers will come to the UK under new measures aimed at tackling net migration, the home secretary says.
'The NHS and the care sector would have collapsed long ago without the thousands of workers who’ve come to the UK from overseas.'
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's reaction to comments by home secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the government’s immigration white paper:
unsn.uk/4khg5Ol
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Yes
Was very US dominated when I first joined ( which meant some jnteresting new follows), but increasing numbers from around the world.making ir more rounded.
1 year ago
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A bit of evening brain work.
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Very helpful updated EEF guidance on use of TAs.
1 year ago
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Is your school making the most of its TAs? Emily Yeomans explains what the newly updated @theeef.bsky.social guidance says about deploying teaching assistants for maximum impact
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Photo of Christina McAnea. Spring statement: UK won’t grow without investment in public services.
UK won’t grow without investment in public services, said
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
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This article is a great piece of work, Jim
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Is that right though? Looking at the data - I think 'sizeable' is pushing it and inevitably the bulk are new/younger staff. All for pensions flexibility, but if it ends up leading to pensioner poverty, I'm not sure that's good for members or the State in the long run.
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R.I.P Eurosport. You will be much missed. Another victim of monopoly capitalism.
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Photo of Grenfell tower with protective outer sheeting. Grenfell Inquiry: Support for tenants must become the Grenfell Tower legacy.
"No one should be forced to live in a home where they feel unsafe. Dangerous cladding must be removed from every tower block in the country"
UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for...
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Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees.
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
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Speech bubble images: your voice your vote National Executive Council Elections 2025 you're in charge
The NEC elections are a chance to shape the future of UNISON. Nominate candidates that will champion key issues that matter to your members.
📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025.
https://unsn.uk/NECnominate
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If you work at 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, you may have been contacted by UNISON over the possibility of an equal pay claim.
If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/
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Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed.
A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
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Happy New Year! 🎉🎆
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Photo of Unison general secretary Christina McAnea in front of Christmas tree “As we approach Christmas and the end of another year, I want to thank all of you who have worked tirelessly to keep our public services going”
Many UNISON members will be working over Christmas and New Year keeping vital public services like hospitals, emergency services, care homes, utilities, transport and refuse collection running.
"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x
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🔥 You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON’s members’ charity is #ThereForYou.
Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec).
👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials
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Today is #ChampionsDay and a chance to nominate someone in your community 🏆
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are"
https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh
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Thank you @jimmcmahon.co.uk for backing local government workers 💪💜
Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay
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"The government has identified the challenges the country faces, now it's time get to grips with them." UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards.
www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-...
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🎉 🌟 Today is the day…UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day.
Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector.
youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4
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