News
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Updates from our environmental officer
Hi comrades! Well it certainly has been a busy start to the year in our branch! I wanted to share with you all some exciting events and dates for your calendars coming up in the next few months to help you get involved in green-focused events in our Year of Green Activity. Spring has (almost completely?!) sprung and Bristol City
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University of Bristol staff escalate industrial action over fair pay
Following three days of industrial action in February, staff at the University of Bristol, along with staff from other universities across the country, will be taking part in two further days of industrial action this week. The strikes are organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services staff including admin workers, library staff, IT services, and student support. Industrial action follows this year’s “insulting” pay rise of 1.4%,
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A message of support from Carla Denyer!
Carla Denyer, the Green MP for Bristol Central, has offered us some encouraging words of support for our strike action this week: “Solidarity with Unison workers at the University of Bristol, who are striking against a 3.4% real terms pay cut. Since 2009, higher education pay has lost around 28% of its value. Meanwhile, low-paid
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Dispatches from the picket lines
For many of our members, February was the first time they had joined a picket line, and many were slightly wary. Here’s what some of them had to say: “For me, going on strike was like taking a deep, nourishing breath of fresh air after being underwater for too long. It’s an act of authenticity,
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UoB Staff are back on Strike! 10th-11th march
Dear comrades, Next week we will be joining staff from universities across the country in two days of strike action. ➡️ Why are we going on strike? 📅 Strike dates 1️⃣ Tuesday 10th March 2️⃣ Wednesday 11th March ➡️ How do I go on strike? 🪧 Picket details 1️⃣ Tuesday 10th March Workplace pickets, 10:00 – 12:00 Lunchtime
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UoB UNISON’s Campaign for a Four Day Working Week
UoB Unison are excited to be launching our campaign for a four-day 32-hour working week for staff at the University of Bristol with no loss of pay. ➡️ Read and sign the petition! ➡️ Complete the survey! Please spread the word by forwarding this email and sharing the petition with as many colleagues, students, friends
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University of Bristol staff strike for fair pay
Starting Tuesday 10th February, University of Bristol staff will take part in three consecutive days of industrial action. The strikes are organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services staff including admin workers, library staff, IT services, and student support. Public rallies are planned for 12 p.m. on Tuesday 10th at Senate House, BS8 1TH, and 12 p.m. on Thursday 12th at Wills Memorial Building, BS8
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Strike placard & badge making!
Join us to help make placards and badges for our upcoming strike action! All materials provided. 📍where? Unison office, 1D priory road, BS8 1TX 📅 when? 12-2pm Weds 28th Jan and Weds 4th Feb Drop in on your lunch break for as little or long as you like!
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January 2026 newsletter
Dear comrades, Happy new year! We hope January is being kind to you so far. We’re back with a bumper new year’s newsletter – including strike updates, AGM info and upcoming events to look forward to. 📣 Strike update As most in the branch are aware, we got a resounding mandate in the strike ballot
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2026 AGM
👀 Key Details 🤔 What is the AGM? The Annual General Meeting or AGM is your opportunity to elect your branch activists and agree policy, priorities, and finances for 2026. You can also ask questions, meet like-minded colleagues, and learn more about union activities in this year’s keynote workshop, ‘UNISON 101 – understanding and getting active in your union’. All members