Unison Somerset Local Government and Community Branch

27/07/2025

We are now the proud location of the The Glastonbury Unity Candle for today. We also heard a great speech from the Glastonbury Town Crier who opened Glastonbury Pride this morning

27/07/2025

27/07/2025

We're at Glastonbury Pride hosting a stall at Market Cross. We just had an interview with GWS Radio for Glastonbury, Wells & Street about our work and supporting our members and the importance of smaller Prides 🏳️‍🌈 if you're in the area, come down and sign our transgender flag in support of our transgender, non-binary and gender diverse siblings 🏳️‍⚧️

16/07/2025

We've had a fantastic day today at our Branch Development Day. Such a great turnout. We had some Ace/Aro training. We even bumped into our Regional Secretary who stopped by for a cheeky photo.

14/07/2025

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day. Our branch is proud to support and celebrate our Non-Binary members and colleagues. Please take some time to look at the Factsheet

It's International Non-Binary People's Day.

Check out our non-binary inclusion factsheet: https://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2025/05/Updated-2025-Non-binary-factsheet.docx

19/06/2025

Our Branch Secretary introduced a motion yesterday at the National Delegate Conference on behalf of our Transgender, Non-binary and Gender Diverse siblings asking for UNISON to stand in solidarity. The motion was passed with support from many other groups speaking. An attack on one is an attack on all. Full article available at https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2025/06/we-stand-in-solidarity-2/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4Py6G50x_lYVc370IKVUKU9AigYApStdrs88EJpHOhMCx9htmRvnbFrpOxXg_aem_cc9mfBHVA1MPEu9JHaW-1w&sfnsn=scwspwa

UNISON reaffirms its commitment to the trans, gender-diverse and non-binary communities

15/06/2025

Well done to our members at Wells Pride yesterday 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

15/06/2025

Our Branch delegates are currently in Liverpool at UNISON's Local Government Conference

11/06/2025

📢 Discovery Pay Negotiations 2025 – Time to Stand Up to protect your right to negotiate!



UNISON members are calling for:

✅ £14/hr base pay for all rostered staff
✅ 5% raise for non-rostered staff
✅ Better overtime, weekend & bank holiday pay
✅ An extra day of annual leave

Are you a discovery member?
Check your email for an important update on the pay negotiations.



✊ Join the fight for fair pay and conditions – find out more in the email issued on 11/06/2025.
🔗 Encourage colleagues to join to have their voice heard in the campaign- join.unison.org.uk
📩 Questions or want to attend a pay meeting? Contact unisonoffice@somerset.gov.uk

02/06/2025

Please check your emails for the link to the vote ✉️ deadline is 20th June so don't delay. UNISON recommends REJECT as it's far below what we all deserve. This offer is the third annual deduction to offer to many pay grades

23/05/2025

The UNISON Cake Trolley made an appearance at the Mendip offices today. We talked to members about the ongoing NJC pay campaign, about saving public services and talked about the issues they face at work.

Council & Schools members - keep an eye on your emails for the upcoming consultation on the pay offer of 3.2%.

21/05/2025

Some of our branch committee spent the day discussing workplace campaigns with colleagues in Taunton today - it was great to speak to so many colleagues and members.

It’s time for fair pay (cupcakes)!