News
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Dispatches from NDC 2026
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…
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26/7 pay offer consultative ballot results and other updates
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. đź’¸ 2026/27 pay offer consultation results We recently recommended that you vote to reject…
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How to show solidarity with trans colleagues and students
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…
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May 2026 Newsletter: Vote now to REJECT the 26/27 2% pay offer
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. đź“ťBranch meeting recap – 18/05/26 ➡️ Meeting recording and transcript ➡️ Minutes ➡️ Agenda đź’¸2026/27 pay offer…
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Branch Social! Tuesday 2nd June
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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April 2026 newsletter: ESS restructure negotiations, industrial action updates, and more!
Dear Comrades, We hope you’re managing to keep well amidst the chaos of working at UoB and general bin fire of the world right now. Our spring newsletter brings some hope, including recent restructure wins, strike action updates and reports from our new committee. đź«‚ ESS restructure negotiation You may have received an email from…
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Updates from our lifelong learning Officer
As some of us transition through restructures, the information here may be of interest: As members there are a lot of services/advice offered by Unison that can be utilised at any time. Unison work with a host of local and world renowned providers delivering learning and advice. Some of the categories include ‘Learn for…
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Updates from our LGBT+ Officer
As LGBT+ Officer, I’ve been most concerned with UNISON’s response post-Supreme Court ruling for trans people. I attended the Trans, Non-binary & Gender Diverse Members Network to hear updates from national officers. They are launching a “Change the Law” campaign, for UNISON to campaign to change the Equality Act (2010) so it can actually work for Trans workers. There…
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University of Bristol staff continue strike action over fair pay
This week, staff at the University of Bristol will be taking part in three days of industrial action, along with staff from other universities across the country, in opposition to the below-inflation pay rise, which was inflicted upon staff in August 2025. The strike action is being organised by the University’s UNISON branch, representing professional services…
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April strike dates!
Dear comrades, Welcome to the hundreds of new members who have joined us in the last couple of months! Although you may not have joined under the best of circumstances, union membership is an opportunity to feel empowered when many of us are feeling powerless. đź’Ş Joining the branch is the first step, but there’s…