Carl Messenger, our Health and Safety rep, and a long-serving steward in the Library, writes about how he started becoming an activist at Warwick, and how the 80s miners' strike shaped him as a politically engaged, disengaged, and then engaged person.

Greater power to workers and members now that the University recognise trade unions in Warwick wholly-owned companies.

Today, the government has passed laws that could restrict the right to strike for over five million workers. The right to strike is a fundamental British liberty. We must defend it at all costs. Attend the national march and demonstration in Cheltenham on 27 January 12:00-14:00! Contact us to arrange coaches or help with transport costs.

Join us for a branch Christmas do with Pret sandwiches, pastry and drinks! Come in your festive wear if you can.

We are excited to present a unique UNISON exhibition curated by the Modern Records Centre on campus on Tuesday 31 October 2023 12:00-13:00. Come along to the MRC to learn about the largest trade union in the UK public sector, including its history of movements, activities and key figures. Archivists at the MRC will provide the stories behind the rich collections stored and curated on campus and answer any questions you may have.

Recent wins and progress we achieved for members and colleagues in 2023.

This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Hirshima bombing, and in Coventry there will be a Hiroshima Remembrance Service in Coventry Cathedral 2-3pm on 6th August.

In 2023, we are giving £15 to both new members of UNISON & the person that refers them at University of Warwick.

The next branch AGM will take place on Monday 27th February at 1pm, in R1.03 on the first floor of the Ramphal Building. For anyone unable or uncomfortable attending in-person, there will also be the option to attend remotely via Microsoft Teams.