Introducing… UoB Unison Film Club! We’re hoping to hold monthly screenings of union-related films to bring together our branch more often and socially. (However loosely connected they are – yes, like Chicken Run). Food is allowed in the space as long as we clean up after ourselves – bring a pal and some popcorn! Upcoming film screenings will be posted on our Instagram page (@unison_bristol_uni), WhatsApp group, and this page. 📍 Where? Richmond Building (SU) cinema, room 5.9. The building is wheelchair accessible with lifts to the cinema room and has accessible toilets. 📅 When? Once a month at 5:30pm.…

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UNISON’s online system for managing your membership has had an upgrade How to login The New Homepage Use the purple panel on the next to navigate to each section. The new sections Here’s a run down of what we think are the best new features to utilise: Select ‘My work and membership’ and scroll down to ‘My work details’ Here you can add your workplace (e.g. Great George St) to your account. This helps our branch map our membership more effectively. You can also update your salary. If you are paying the wrong amount of subs, you won’t be able…

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Interested in Stewarding? What is a Steward? Stewards support and guide members through difficult HR processes (like grievances, or help through a restructure), and are present during meetings for administrative and emotional support. They receive full training from central Unison, and join the supportive community of stewards in our branch. sign me up! It’s recommended to do the stewarding course in-person ideally, but if you’re unable to attend in person they also run online. There are upcoming courses running in September/October (online) and in November/December (in person at the Bristol Regional Office). You should be allowed time off work to attend. ➡️ Online: Organising Stewards Training…

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On a sunny weekend in July branch officers Verity Fouracres, Sophie Leather, Alex Tissandier, and Eleni Vagia travelled to Croyde Bay to take part in UNISON South West’s annual Branch Officers training weekend.   It was a great opportunity to make connections with other reps from the region, and come away with some fresh ideas for the branch!  Alex’s Communications officer training My communications officer training session included officers from a wide range of branches in the region, including the police. It was a good reminder of how diverse our union is, which is a great advantage but also presents some challenges!  There were some lively discussions about not just the role of a communications officer, but the role…

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A couple of weeks ago, Co-Branch Secretary Alex Kidd, Co-Social secretary Aniqah Rawat, and Co-Communications officer Alex Tissandier travelled down to Brighton to represent the University of Bristol at UNISON’s National Delegates Conference. Over the course of the week, Alex K. and Aniqah took turns on the conference floor, voting (and speaking!) on a whole range of motions that will influence Unison’s activity over the next year. Although there was no specific motion on Higher Education, delegates from HE institutions managed to draw attention to the crisis in HE funding while talking on other motions. On Friday, Aniqah spoke on…

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Email sent to all branch members 18/06/26 Dear Comrades,   We would like to share with you the results of the consultative ballot regarding the 2026/27 2% pay offer, as well as a few other bits and bobs coming up.   💸 2026/27 pay offer consultation results  We recently recommended that you vote to reject the Higher Education 2026/27 pay offer consultation – see our May 2026 Newsletter for more information.   The overall result of those who voted was 14% accept and 86% reject on a turnout of 25%.  Our branch result was 5% accept, 95% reject on a turnout of 48% – a much more…

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Our branch will always support and fight for trans colleagues and students. If you are a trans member of staff, we urge you to engage with UNISON’s Change The Law campaign. They want to hear from you: Opposing the EHRC guidance – UNISON needs your voice – UNISON National LGBT+ officer Hafren has put together a further checklist of ways you can show your solidarity: The info above is available in a poster format to display in your workplace. Download it from our resources page:

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Dear comrades,  We hope you’re managing to keep cool in this crazy heat (the TUC (Trades Union Congress) have again called for a workplace temperature cap, more on that later…) 🌞  May’s newsletter is chock-a-block with updates on pay negotiations, strike pay, what the updated EHRC guidance means for the University, and more fun stuff.  📝Branch meeting recap – 18/05/26  ➡️ Meeting recording and transcript  ➡️ Minutes  ➡️ Agenda  💸2026/27 pay offer consultation   TLDR – key points  ➡️ More info: Higher Education Pay Consultation 2026 – UNISON National  ➡️ Read the Joint HE Unions full claim   ➡️ Vote in the consultation ballot here!  🤔 What’s happening?   Whilst our strikes for the 2025/26 pay round have ended, national negotiations have been taking place between the Joint Negotiating…

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A relaxed evening at the Watershed to get to know your fellow Unison members. Non-member colleagues are also welcome!  When? Tuesday, 2nd June, 5:15pm – 7:30pm.  Where? Watershed, 1 Canons Road, BS1 5TX

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