The 2024 National Delegate Conference is taking place in Brighton. We’ll be posting updates throughout the week of some of our highlights!
Day 4 – Friday 21 June
Thank you!
As conference draws to a close, we want to say a huge thank you. Thank you to everyone who made it happen, the guest speakers and, of course, the delegates, both from our region and further afield, who bring the week to life. It wouldn’t work without you!
Right, shall we do something similar next year?
More strike solidarity!
We thought it’d be worth including a couple more images of conference coming together in a show of solidarity for all UNISON workers who’ve been on strike in the past 12 months.
Women’s Leadership in Brighton!
Some of the participants in our Women’s Leadership Programme have met up at conference – we love to see it!
Strike solidarity!
What a moment! Conference has come together to applaud all UNISON members who’ve taken strike action in the past 12 months. We’ve had plenty in our region in that period, so thank you to everyone for the support!
Brilliant moment as conference goes live to @barnet_unison picket line! 🪧 #uNDC24
Delegates applaud all UNISON members who have taken strike action over the last 12 months. We stand together across the union✊💜 https://t.co/zZah7SJrPX
— UNISON – UK’s largest union (@unisontheunion) June 21, 2024
Feargal friends
A number of our delegates from Yorkshire and Humberside met guest speaker Feargal Sharkey earlier in the week.
News update
A UNISON survey has found weapons and drug use are widespread among students on college premises. Staff describe routinely finding weapons such as knives and guns – real and fake – as well as machetes and hammers. Read it here.
The final day good morning!
Welcome along to the FINAL day of conference – that’s come round quick, hasn’t it?! Let’s start the day with a nice feel good Friday photo of delegates from UNISON Hull and East Riding health, who look like they’re having a great time!
Day 3 – Thursday 20 June
Yorkshire, Yorkshire!
We’ve been well represented at conference by speakers from Yorkshire and Humberside! Here are a few of them…
Ken Curran, UNISON Sheffield, speaking about artificial intelligence
Kerri Tierney, UNISON Rotherham, speaking in support of motion 14, Speaking in a personal capacity
Sue Highton, UNISON Sheffield Community Health, speaking in support of motion 14, Speaking in a personal capacity
Helen Gray, UNISON North Yorkshire speaking about a National Care Service
Watch in full
You can watch Husam Zomlot, the ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UK, address conference in full here.
Making a splash…!
Conference covers lots of important topics, but it’s also about having a good time too… like UNISON South Yorkshire Police branch are doing!
Palestine
The ambassador of the State of Palestine to the UK, Husam Zomlot, has been addressing conference.
UNISON York branch secretary Andrea is one of many delegates commenting on how powerful and moving the speech was.
Coming up…
Here’s a flavour of what we can expect today!
Good morning on Day 3 of our National Delegate Conference 🌤️ #uNDC24
This morning conference hears from Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot @hzomlot from the Palestinian mission to the UK @PalMissionUK
Latest news: https://t.co/ZzWdNYqQjr @UNISON_global pic.twitter.com/lx6aviSkE0
— UNISON – UK’s largest union (@unisontheunion) June 20, 2024
Hello on day 3!
We’re back on Thursday morning for day 3 of conference. Let’s kick off with some smiley faces from UNISON Wakefield – (L-R) Adam, Greta, Hannah, Dave and Les!
Day 2 – Wednesday 19 June
News from conference
You might’ve noticed that there’s been quite a lot going on so far at conference! You can click here to keep track of all the news coming out of Brighton.
Yorkshire represent… again!
*Yorkshire and Humberside delegate addressing conference klaxon!*
Kerri, UNISON Rotherham branch secretary, has been speaking on motion 14, “Speaking in a personal capacity”.
Branch check
Let’s check in with some of our branches who are at conference…
UNISON Rotherham
UNISON Humberside Police
Fringe!
It’s not just speeches at conference, there are also lots of fringe events – like this one attended by UNISON Hull and East Riding health branch LGBT+ officer Tom, on tackling HIV stigma in the workplace.
General secretary!
Our general secretary Christina McAnea is addressing conference. Watch it live here!
Yorkshire represent!
It’s not just been singing this morning. There’s also been discussions around a National Care Service, which Helen from UNISON North Yorkshire spoke about.
Rosie, give us a song, Rosie Rosie, give us a song…
HUGE thanks to our friends at UNISON South West for sharing the footage of Rosie Macgregor, speaker representing UNISON National Retired Members, breaking into song at conference. Enjoy!
Is it even @UNISONtheunion‘s national delegate conference if Rosie Macgregor doesn’t sing?
Proud to call Rosie one of our own #UNDC24 pic.twitter.com/7ayMpmFJtU
— UNISON South West (@UNISONSW) June 19, 2024
Singing update…
We *might* have found video of this…
Give us a song!
SINGING ALERT, SINGING ALERT! Thanks to UNISON Barnsley for flagging this – everyone’s having such a good time, speakers are breaking out into song! Trust us, if video exists of this, we’ll find it…
Say it again!
You can watch guest speaker Munroe Bergdorf’s address to conference yesterday in full now.
Back again!
Branches are sounding excited for day two! Here’s a comment from UNISON South Yorkshire Police branch.
Read all about it!
National Delegate Conference has made the news! The Morning Star has run an article about the motion to support the Year of LGBT+ workers. You can read it below.
Morning Star: UNISON conference supports motion to celebrate the Year of LGBT+ Workers
View from the branches
We’re delighted so many delegates from our region take up the opportunity to attend conference. Here are some comments, looking back on day one.
UNISON Barnsley
UNISON North Yorkshire
UNISON Humberside Police
Good morning on day 2!
Welcome along to day 2 of UNISON’s National Delegate Conference! We hope you’re all rested and raring to go – as general secretary Christina McAnea is addressing conference today!
Day 1 – Tuesday 18 June
Going international!
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea welcomed international guests from trade union organisations from Hong Kong, Turkey and Colombia.
When Feargel met Tony…
Our UNISON NEC member for Yorkshire and Humberside, Tony Wright, was chuffed to spend some time with Feargal Sharkey!
Pride at conference, pride in what we do
There have been debates in support of LGBT+ rights at conference this afternoon – especially fitting as it’s Pride Month! The afternoon has also featured an address from model, writer and broadcaster Munroe Bergdorf.
Photo credit: UNISON Sheffield Community Health branch
Feargal jealousy!
Feargal Sharkey is addressing conference this afternoon – and UNISON Hull and East Riding health branch secretary Rachel is disappointed she’ll be missing out!
Award winner!
UNISON Sheffield Community Health young members officer Helena Fletcher celebrates winning the Eric Roberts Award.
Helena Fletcher (centre) with UNISON president Libby Nolan (left) and UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea.
Helena Fletcher addressing Conference.
Helena with the Eric Roberts Award.
News update
Findings from a UNISON survey, in collaboration with UK Feminista, into sexual harassment in schools have been published to coincide with the start of conference. Read the article here.
Ready to go!
UNISON president Libby Nolan is ready to get started…!
Excited branches!
Branches have been sharing their excitement on social media.
UNISON Doncaster.
UNISON South Yorkshire Police.
