UNISON in Higher Education
UNISON is the largest UK trade union for support staff in higher education. We work to improve pay, terms, and conditions for our members. #StandTogether #FundOurFuture
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- Universities face an existential crisis. We need a funding model that recognises HE's vital social, cultural, and economic value. Join @unison.org.uk and @ucu.org.uk members tomorrow, with Andrea Egan and Jo Grady, to rally against the cuts. #fundourfuture eastern.unison.org.uk/events/stop-...
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- As part of @tuc.org.uk's Year of Climate Action, @ucu.org.uk are holding x2 workshops ahead of the Education Unions Climate Festival on 14 March. The first, 'embedding Climate Education in the curriculum', is on 4 Feb. @unison.org.uk members can sign up for free. cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/events/embed...
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- Delegates have arrived in Brighton and Hove for UNISON's National Higher Education Conference to discuss issues impacting staff working in higher education. HE is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture www.unison.org.uk/events/2026-...
- The continued reliance on an HE funding model based on tuition fees means more and more debt is shifted to students, while staff pay for the lack of funding through cuts and redundancies. We need a radical overhaul to HE and a long-term funding model based on free education. #fundourfuture
- Reposted by UNISON in Higher EducationOn #HolocaustMemorialDay, we reflect on the horrors of the past and renew our commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future. Together, we pledge to speak out against hatred and discrimination #LightTheDarkness🕯️
- Reposted by UNISON in Higher EducationAndrea Egan begins her five-year term as UNISON general secretary. 💬 ‘We will put faith in members’ decisions and stand up to any employer, politician or cabinet minister who acts against our interests’ Read here ⬇️ unsn.uk/49zUb6C
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- Reposted by UNISON in Higher EducationEducation unions are calling on the government, employers, and technology providers to commit to involving educators and their unions at every stage of AI and EdTech adoption. AI alone cannot fix underfunding, staff shortages and overwhelming workloads. Read more here 👇
- Reposted by UNISON in Higher Education🌱 Join us for the official launch of UNISON’s Year of Green Activity! 📅 : Tuesday 13 January, 12.30-1.30pm 📍 Online Find out what’s happening throughout the year and how you can take part 💚 ✅ Free to attend. Register now ⬇️ unsn.uk/4aP03tM
- Reposted by UNISON in Higher EducationYour UNISON Wrapped 2025 📊💜 Thank you to all our members, activists, branches and staff for a fantastic year. Here's to a successful 2026.
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- Join 100s of educators and activists from across the education spectrum for a day of critical discussion exploring the role of educators in organising for a just transition. At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026. Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
- The Pay Ballot Bear has voted, have you? Your HE industrial action pay ballot must be received by Friday! Post your ballot TODAY! Send a message to your employer that 1.4% is not good enough. University staff deserve better than another real-terms pay cut. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- Time is running out fast to post your vote. Your higher education strike ballot must be received by this Friday (28 November) for your vote to count. VOTE YES in the HE pay ballot and send a message that university staff deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to order a replacement ballot paper for the HE IA pay ballot - the hotline closes at 12, noon. If you still have not received your ballot, login to MyUNISON www.unison.org.uk/my-unison or phone 08000 857 857. Vote YES for strike action to #fundourfuture and #fundourpay.
- It is your last chance to order a replacement ballot paper for the HE IA pay ballot - the hotline closes tomorrow at 12 noon. If you still haven't received your ballot, login to MyUNISON www.unison.org.uk/my-unison or phone 08000 857 857. Vote YES for strike action and post your ballot back today.
- The HE pay ballot closes in just ten days - your ballot needs to be received by 28 November for it to be counted. Vote YES today to #fundourfuture and #fundourpay. 1.4% is a real-terms pay cut, and unfair compared to other public sector offers. University staff deserve better.
- Make sure that your HE IA pay ballot is returned by 28 November for your vote to count. Vote YES and come together to say enough. University staff are worth more than 1.4%. Need a replacement ballot? Our hotline closes on 20 November: call UNISON Direct on 0800 0 857 857 #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- Thank you to everyone who came to the HE and FE seminar this week. The #fundourfuture bears, fundraising for There For You, were named Attlee and Unity. The seminar may be over but UNISON's pay ballot is not. Vote YES and have your ballot returned by 28 November to #fundourpay.
- These ballot bears have arrived in York for the #UNISONHEFE25 Seminar! These two will be finding a new home with our 'name the bear' competition, fundraising for There For You (UNISON Welfare). Follow us for more bear giveaways coming soon! #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- Our bearllot bear has returned their ballot📮and VOTED YES for strike action! Have you? We need to have received your ballot by 28 Nov for it to count. #fundourfuture #fundourpay You can request replacement ballots by logging in to My UNISON unsn.uk/3T8WMfJ or calling our helpline on 0800 0 857 857.
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- The higher education pay ballot is open now. Staff in universities deserve better than constant real-terms pay cuts. Without dedicated support staff, universities would not function. VOTE YES in the industrial action pay ballot to #fundourfuture and #fundourpay.
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- Did you know, holding a bear makes you 3,000% less stressed. No? Because this figure is made up! Education is essential for teaching critical thinking and how to spot #fakenews. Universities would not function without dedicated support staff. VOTE YES in the pay ballot. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
- The #fundourfuture bear has voted in the industrial action pay ballot and returned their #bearllotpaper – have you? Universities would not function without support staff, and a pay offer of just 1.4% - a real-terms pay cut – is simply not good enough. VOTE YES for industrial action to #fundourpay.
- Take a moment today and paws for education! Higher education is in crisis and needs a new, sustainable, funding model based on free education and to defend jobs. Our HE pay ballot is open - VOTE YES for industrial action and post your ballot as soon as you receive it! #fundourfuture #fundourpay
- These #FundOurFuture UNISON bears need a new home! Follow us on social media (Facebook, Bluesky and X) to find out about upcoming giveaways and 'name the bear' competitions. In the meantime, the industrial action ballot is open now. VOTE YES for industrial action to #fundourpay.
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- The higher education pay ballot is now open. Dedicated staff across universities deserve better than a real-terms pay cut. 🗳️Look out for your ballot paper in the green envelope and VOTE YES for strike action! #fundourfuture #fundourpay
- Universities would not function without support staff. A 1.4% pay offer is an insult to their hard work and dedication. All staff deserve better than a real-terms pay cut. The UNISON pay ballot for industrial action opens TODAY. VOTE YES for industrial action. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
- The higher education ballot opens TODAY. Vote YES for strike action to #fundourfuture and #fundourpay.
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- Statement from Vicki Morris, Chair of the HESGE: UNISON’s Higher Education Service Group Executive nominates Andrea Egan for General Secretary.
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- Members from all HE unions have voted to reject the insulting pay offer of 1.4% (a real-terms pay cut), and UNISON, UCU, Unite and EIS will be balloting for IA. A joint statement from @unison.org.uk, @unitetheunion.bsky.social, @ucu.org.uk, @gmb.org.uk and EIS, is below. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- University of Nottingham members have voted to strike against job losses - 77.7%, a strong result for the holiday period. "No one takes the decision to strike lightly but these workers feel they're made to pay the price of poor decision-making by university bosses." #fundourpay #fundourfuture
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- Remember to vote REJECT in the HE consultation on the 2025/26 pay offer. A real-terms pay cut is simply not good enough. 1.4% does not reflect the essential role played by support staff in higher education, and they deserve better. #fundourfuture #fundourpay #saveuniversities
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- Reposted by UNISON in Higher EducationDo you work in Higher Education? Are you struggling after years of low pay, below inflation offers and the cost of living crisis? Your pay should be a priority - have your say on this years pay offer in our consultation. Check your emails and click the link to take part www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526
- Today, activists are campaigning for: the UK government to recognise the state of Palestine as a contribution to a two-state solution, an immediate and permanent ceasefire, full access to humanitarian assistance, the safe release of hostages and an end to the occupation.
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- Hard working, dedicated support staff in higher education have received a pay rise offer of just 1.4%. This is not good enough, especially in midst of a cost of living crisis. The online consultation is now open, and UNISON is recommending that members REJECT this offer. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
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- Universities could not function without dedicated support staff. This year, staff have been offered only a 1.4% pay rise. With a cost of living crisis and the higher education sector in crisis, this is not good enough. Join UNISON today and vote to REJECT this offer. #fundourfuture #fundourpay
- Without support staff, universities would not operate. This year, staff have received an offer of just a 1.4% pay rise. In the midst of a cost of living crisis, this is not good enough. Our consultation is now open and UNISON is urging members to reject the offer. #FundOurFuture #FundOurPay
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- After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continued cost of living crisis, dedicated staff in higher education have received a pay rise offer of just 1.4%. Our consultation opens today and UNISON is recommending that members reject the offer. #fundourfuturefundourpay #fundourfuture
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- Support/professional service staff in universities have seen their real pay consistently cut, and this year's national pay offer of only 1.4% is an example. When the national pay spine does not offer a real living wage, 13% for some of the highest paid is unjustifiable. #FundOurFuture
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