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University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· 5d

Use your Trade Union membership to influence national policy through Labour Link. Labour Link plays a crucial role in driving UNISON priorities into Labour Party Policy. As a Labour Link member, you gain access to additional training and courses. For more visit unison.org.uk/about/unison-labour-link

Flyer for Labour Link explaining the benefits to joining

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Apr 27

Tuesday 28th April is International Workers’ Memorial Day. Join representatives from our branch as well as fellow Leeds Trade Unionists at the memorial event in front of the Leeds Art Gallery from 11:45.

Poster for the Leeds TUC International Workers Memorial Day Event with a picture of empty boots. text reads “No one should ever go to work and not return home. Assemble 11:45 at the Workers Memorial stone outside Leeds City Art Gallery on The Headrow. There will be a minute’s silence at 12 noon followed by short speeches and wreath laying. Accompanied by the Unite the Union brass band. All welcome.”

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Mar 30

🚨 The 25-26 HE pay reballot result is in 🚨 University of Leeds UNISON branch passed the threshold with 58.65% turnout! 86% of voting members voted to strike. We have a 12-month mandate for strike action. Further details to come from the branch committee. For now, congrats to all members! ✊

Green and purple graphic. Text reads University of Leeds UNISON members voted YES to strike action. 58.7% turnout / 86% vote to strike

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Mar 23

Leeds SUTR protest against the Reform rally happening tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March at First Direct Bank Arena from 5pm ✊

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Feb 27

Reminder of this FREE campus lecture coming up on 12th March. Tickets here 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/1980969886...

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Feb 27

🚨 RE-BALLOT OPENS TODAY 🚨 University of Leeds UNISON branch didn’t make the 50% turnout in the autumn Higher Education pay ballot. We missed the legal threshold by one vote, so we’re re-balloting to ask again. Ballot papers are being sent out from TODAY and the vote closes Friday 27 March. 🧵

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Feb 19

Uni of Leeds and fellow Leeds UNISON branches are hiring a coach for members to join the @togetheralliance.bsky.social March Against the Far Right on 28 March. Leaving Parkinson steps at 7:30, leaving London at 16:30. Email the branch to book a FREE place for yourself + a guest. In solidarity ✊

Green and cream Together Alliance graphic for the March Against the Far Right on 28 March

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Feb 9

It’s #HeartUnions week! ❤️ TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February from 12-2pm, join the Leeds, Wakefield and York Unite Community outside the Parkinson steps for their Love Unions, Hate Racism stall. In solidarity! @unitetheunion.bsky.social @uniteneyh.bsky.social

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Feb 3

UNISON’s 2026 Higher Education conference took place last week in Brighton. New GS @andreaegangs.bsky.social highlighted growing inequality within the sector and our own branch secretary Angela Blackburn spoke on behalf of the HE Service Group Executive. Full article here: tinyurl.com/bdh6xy6v

Screenshot of article from UNISON on the Higher Ed conference in January 2026, with a quote from branch sec Angela Blackburn

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jan 26

Members, the branch AGM is coming up on Tues 17th Feb, 12:30-2pm. Join on Teams, or in person at the Great Woodhouse Room in University House (lunch provided). You are entitled to time off work to attend, but inform your line manger as soon as possible to facilitate cover. See you there!

Poster for the AGM including time details and an image of four people on a video call.

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Dec 4

The Christmas social is back this year! Come along to the Old Bar from 12-2pm on Thursday 18th December for a free buffet and drink plus a chat with your fellow branch members. See you there! 🎄

Graphic for the social with the date and time details over festive baubles

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Nov 24

The UNISON Higher Education pay ballot closes this FRIDAY 28TH! 🚨 Ballots must be received by Friday, so post today or tomorrow to ensure your vote is counted and your voice is heard. The union recommends a YES vote to show the employer we reject another year of real-terms pay cuts.

Unison branded graphic that says “fund our future, fund our pay. Higher education pay” under a green ribbon.

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Nov 17

The voting period in UNISON’s General Secretary elections is open until 25th November. It’s the top job in the union, so it’s vital that you have your say when the ballot paper arrives in the post. Our branch is backing Andrea Egan for General Secretary.

Graphic of Andrea Egan with the words “We’re backing Andrea. Leeds University Branch”

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Nov 10

Introducing the Trades Union Congress’s Year of TU Climate Action 📣 This will be a year of trade unions organising for a better, safer, empowering future for workers. Leeds TUC are kicking us off on Sat 15th Nov, with a rally and march. Join from midday by Merrion Gardens. All are welcome! (1/2)

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Oct 10

🎄🎁 The branch will be running our FREE York Christmas market coach trip again this year! 🎁🎄 📆Saturday 6 December ⏰Leaving from Parkinson steps 9:30am, departing York 4:30pm 👯Places are limited but you’re welcome to bring a guest ✍️ Book your space by emailing the branch before Monday 24th November

A poster for the trip containing the post information with images of Christmas market stalls, people shopping, a mug of cocoa and baubles

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Oct 1

🎄🎟️🎅🏼The branch CHRISTMAS RAFFLE has now opened! 🎁 We’ve got a bumper crop of prizes this year including a Kindle Fire, Nintendo Switch, Bluetooth shower speaker, an air fryer as well as vouchers for the cinema, Love2Shop, independent bookshops, spa days and more!

Poster for the Christmas raffle including charities and donation locations.

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Sep 22

Our Disabled Members’ Officer Graeme has been hard at work organising a first meeting of the new disabled members’ Self Organised Group (SOG). Come along on Friday 26th September from 1-2! Teams meeting link and in-person location information are in your member emails.

Poster for the upcoming Disabled Members’ SOG featuring people sitting at a table and conversing with each other

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Sep 22

Mark your calendars‼️ On Saturday 11th October at 12:30, Leeds Stand Up To Racism are organising a Refugees Welcome demonstration outside Leeds Art Gallery. Say No to the far right and No to reform. Refugees are welcome here! ✊

Poster from Leeds Stand Up To Racism giving the date and time of the protest against the far right and Reform

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jul 31

Tomorrow at the Britannia Leeds Hotel! ✊

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jun 18

Members, check your email! 📧 🗳️ Higher education is in crisis, and our pay is the first to be cut. This year, UCEA’s final offer is a 1.4% increase. The joint trade unions all recommend members REJECT. Check your email for the link to the online consultative ballot. Voting closes Friday 11 July.

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jun 12

The @universityofleeds.bsky.social annual Travel Survey closes tomorrow. Respond for a chance to win a £50 Great Food At Leeds voucher 🎟️🚲🌎 sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/news/tell-us...

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jun 9

Our branch chair and secretary joined almost 100 activists from across the country to lobby parliament about HE last week. Issues raised include job cuts, threats for courses and the lack of funding in the sector. Read more: yorks.unison.org.uk/2025/06/05/y...

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Jun 2

Repost from Instagram: 🚩 LEEDS & WEST YORKSHIRE: We’re coming! Join our We Demand Change summit on Sunday 15th June with @richardburgon.bsky.social, Salma Yaqoob, @stopthewaruk.bsky.social, @standuptoracismuk.bsky.social and more to debate how we turn the tide on despair. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ynyn6bh

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· May 28

Research by @caatuk.bsky.social found that crucial components for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel to bomb Gaza are manufactured at dozens of sites in Britain. Join the regional protest in Sheffield at Forged Solutions, part of the F-35 supply chain, and demand an arms embargo on Israel!

Poster from Leeds PSC of a fighter jet dropping bombs on a map of Palestine. Text reads “Forged Solutions is making parts for F-35 jets in Sheffield! Join us to protest their participation in the Palestinian Genocide. Tuesday 17th June 11 am, Meadowhall Rd, Sheffield S9 1HD”

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· May 20

2. Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday 12th July. The branch will be hiring a coach for attendees, so email the branch by Monday 16th June if you’d like to join. Places limited, book soon! For more on the gala, visit www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/gala_informa...

Image of the Durham Miners’ Gala street parade

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· May 20

The branch is running TWO free trips this summer 🚌‼️🪧🏝️🛣️✨ 1. Seaside trip to Scarborough on Sat 5th July. £5 deposit, returned to you on the trip. Coaches depart at 9am outside the Parkinson building and return by about 6:30. Book before Mon 2nd June. Spend the day in Scarborough as you wish!

Poster of the seaside advertising the Scarborough trip

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· May 16

Branch statement in solidarity with our trans members. Trans rights are human rights! ✊🏳️‍⚧️

Many of our trans members are understandably upset, angered and worried by the recent Supreme Court judgment and the changed EHRC guidance on trans rights in the UK. We wish to state clearly that this branch will continue to stand in solidarity with you.

Around 75% of UNISON members are women, and motions across our conferences consistently reaffirm our membership’s unwavering support, and therefore the union’s unwavering support, and solidarity for our trans siblings. UNISON supports and represents the legal rights of women and trans people so they are not subjected to discrimination or harassment in the workplace and this branch will continue to do so. Historically, UNISON has always fought for marginalised workers.

We have already approached the University for urgent talks about this ruling, making it clear that we expect both unions and colleagues from EDI will be involved. The University for its part reiterated that nothing has changed in terms of the University support for these colleagues and students.

If you would like to speak to the branch Equality Officer Jas around this issue, discuss ways you can get involved, or if you have concerns or questions about any other workplace issues, please contact the branch.

In solidarity,
Branch Committee

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· May 12

Socialist Students have organised a day of action against the proposed job cuts at University of Bradford. UNISON members are invited to join outside the Richmond Building, University of Bradford, at midday tomorrow 13 May. Solidarity with University of Bradford and Socialist Students! ✊

Leaflet from Socialist Students explaining the cuts that Uni of Bradford staff face and the date and time of the day of action

Back side of the leaflet explaining the situation in UK HE and inviting people to attend a public meeting on Tuesday 20th May, 7pm at Jacob’s Well in Bradford

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Apr 28

It’s International Workers’ Memorial Day, the time to remember all who have died at work or from unsafe working conditions, and to commit to fight for safer workplaces. Our branch attended Leeds TUC’s #IWMD25 event, laying a wreath at the memorial plaque outside of Leeds Art Gallery.

A photo of eight wreaths lying in front of a plaque commemorating International Worker’s Memorial Day. The plaque reads “Dedicated to workers throughout the world who have suffered illness, injury or death as a consequence of their work. Remember the dead and fight for the living”

University of Leeds UNISON@uolunison· Apr 2

Join the branch to mark Workers Memorial Day 2025 alongside fellow trade unionists of Leeds TUC. 🗓️ Monday April 28th 📍Leeds Art Gallery ⏰ Assemble 11:45, wreath-laying and speeches at midday All are welcome!