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Sefton UNISON

We represent & act for our local members who work across the range of public services. We negotiate for our members, bargain on their behalf & campaign for better working conditions and pay for public service workers.

What we do

At Sefton UNISON we represent our local members, full-time and part-time staff who provide public services. UNISON is the public service union with experience across many sectors. From those directly employed within the public sector to those working for private contractors supporting public services or utility companies. Within the Sefton Area we provide collective representation to negotiate on our members behalf as well as campaigning for better working conditions and pay for public services.

With more than 1.3 million members, UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions and Europe’s largest public service union. We campaign for you. We campaign for them. We campaign for all without a voice through the collective strength of our membership.

The thoughts of everyone at Sefton UNISON are with all those affected by what has happened in Southport.

We are already aware of some of our Members directly affected by this awful tragedy and our hearts go out to them at this incredibly traumatic time.

We cannot praise highly enough the response of the emergency service workers who responded to the incident and those currently looking after the victims and their families.

About us

Sefton UNISON have over 4,000 local members, working in a variety of roles within schools, colleges & academies, Sefton Council, care sector, charities and privatised Public Sector Support Services. Sefton UNISON is a Campaigning Union and supports local, regional, national and international campaigns promoting social justice & rights for all workers.

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The Team

Our branch is run by a group of committed & dedicated individuals with years of experience across the range of organisations where our Members are found. The team all passionately believe in the role of public services, the ethos of Unions and care deeply about the conditions of workers within the public sector & allied private sector.

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We are UNISON | Why be part of something special

Each of our 1.3 million members has their own reasons for joining UNISON. Put simply, we’re a campaigning Union that puts you, our Member, at the heart of what we do. We’re about Collective Action, Collective Responsibility & Collective Support to help you stand strong in the workplace.

Fair pay banner for Council & School Workers : UNISON 2025

Council & School Pay 2025

Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, often for little to no recognition.

Without dedicated staff, local government will collapse. And without fair pay, councils will continue to struggle to recruit and retain staff. Since 2010, council and school staff have suffered a 25% real terms pay cut.

It’s time to demand decent pay for the work that you do.

Read more about the offer & what it means for you here – we recommend REJECT.

NJC Committee decisions regarding the pay offer

The NJC Committee met on 8 May and agreed to consult members on the pay offer of a 3.2% increase from 1 April 2025, and the deletion of pay point 2 on 1 April 2026 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

The consultation will be run using the national digital consultative system. It will open from Friday 23 May. All members covered by the NJC for whom we hold an email address will be sent a personalised voting link. The consultation will close on Friday 20 June.

The consultation will be held on the basis of recommending that members vote to reject the offer.

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Collective Action. Collective Responsibility. Collective Support

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We will never stop supporting you!

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Higher Earnings

More likely to get Equal Pay

More Holidays

More Training

More Parental Leave

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Less likely to be injured

Less discrimination

Less likely to be Sacked

Less likely to be victimised

There for You | UNISON Welfare

Collective Action. Collective Responsibility. Collective Support. As a UNISON Member, we stand together throughout the tough times in life. Join today and become part of something incredible. #Together

Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact UNISON Welfare, which provides confidential advice and support services for members and their dependants.

Energy Support Fund

Financial assistance

Your budget planner

General advice - There for you

Your benefits calculator

Wellbeing & respite breaks

Help with the stress of debt

Support – There For You

Credit unions, loans & savings

Energy Support Appeal

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Sefton UNISON | Community news

The Sefton branch are proud to represent all of our members within the region. We are an active group who provide advice and support whilst promoting the benefits of union membership.

Design Competition!

Calling all Sefton School Children! We'd love you to design a banner for the Sefton UNISON Women's Group. Your banner... read more →

20 May 2025

Step into Spring

For lots of people, the cost-of-living crisis leaves little left over after food shopping and bills have been paid. Spring... read more →

12 March 2025

Friendly all-inclusive Football Match : 2nd Feb 2025

To celebrate Sefton UNISON and Mersey Marauders FC partnership we're hosting a friendly all-inclusive football Match on the 2nd February... read more →

21 January 2025

Ten Years of Stars in Our Schools

We're delighted to celebrate ten years of UNISON's Stars in Our Schools which in turn, celebrates the incredible work &... read more →

2 December 2024

Winter Essentials Grant 2024

You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON Welfare is there for you if you're finding things... read more →

10 November 2024

Menopause Day Celebration

As we near World Menopause Day 2024 on 18th October, we're hoping you'll find time to come along to the... read more →

16 October 2024

March at 2024 Liverpool Pride

March at Pride in Liverpool on Saturday 27th July March with UNISON at this year's Pride in Liverpool. Midday at... read more →

19 July 2024

Support Mersey Marauders – Final Game of 2024

REAL FOOTBALL ALERT! Has your team had a poor season? Fed up with big money Super Clubs? Come along... read more →

8 May 2024

Help with School Uniform Costs

Are you struggling with the cost of school uniforms? School uniform costs are yet another money worry that parents and... read more →

7 May 2024

International Women’s Day 2024 Newsletter

Please download our full PDF newsletter for International Women's Day 2024 to find out more about its impact at Sefton... read more →

7 March 2024

Green Network – National Womens Conference

Check out our February 2024 Green Network Update - With a focus on The National Womens Conference. [Click the pages... read more →

20 February 2024

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

In this week of Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, the UK commemorates those lost to The Holocaust. This year’s theme, as... read more →

1 February 2024

UNISON Winter Fuel Grants – 2024

Worried about your winter fuel bill? There for You has a limited fund to offer one-off £200 grants to UNISON... read more →

16 January 2024

Skills for Strength 2024 – UNISON North West Organising Convention

Skills for Strength is UNISON North West’s annual organising convention. It's an opportunity to share experiences from the last year... read more →

19 December 2023

Stars in our schools – 2023

Branch officers were out in force on Friday 24th November 2023 for Stars In Our Schools as we visited some... read more →

27 November 2023

Green UNISON in November

Lead up to COP28 Special – What’s happening and how you can take part! Hello UNISON Green Network! “The era... read more →

15 November 2023

World Menopause Day 2023

Sefton UNISON continues to campaign for better workplaces and better conditions for women in Sefton experiencing the menopause. Nearly 80%... read more →

18 October 2023

In it to win it : The October 2023 Newsletter

Check out the October 2023 newsletter with some great wins for UNISON in the North West. Almost £250,000... read more →

17 October 2023

UNISON in Schools : September 2023 Newsletter

Welcome Back! We hope you had a peaceful break, recharged your batteries and now the long season starts. Children will... read more →

18 September 2023

Green Week : September 2023

Green Week is Friday 15th September through to 25th September 2023 and never has it been more important to understand... read more →

18 September 2023

Proud for Pride

Members of Sefton UNISON Local Government Branch joined thousands of others marching at this year’s Liverpool Pride on Saturday 29th... read more →

2 August 2023

Green Network Update

We look at what's going on in YOUR Union, from a Green Perspective with our Green Network. Read the full... read more →

13 July 2023

Mersey Marauders FC and Sefton UNISON Announce New Two Year Partnership

Mersey Marauders FC and Sefton UNISON are delighted to announce a new two-year partnership. This mutually beneficial partnership will help... read more →

6 July 2023

Sefton UNISON AGM 2023

Dear Members! The 2023 AGM Agenda & Reports can be found here. We have a fabulous Guest Speaker for you:... read more →

10 March 2023

Unison in Schools – March 2023 Newsletter

Thanks to those colleagues who attended one of our 3 meetings recently regarding the proposals to form a new Multi... read more →

3 March 2023

Family Screening of “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” : Celebrating International Womens Day 8th March 2023.

Sefton UNISON is delighted to sponsor this screening of Mrs Harris Goes To Paris on 8th March, 2023 at Crosby... read more →

22 February 2023

UNISON Winter Fuel Grant

Winter Fuel Grant Opens 25 January The Winter Fuel Grant programme opens at 10am on Wednesday 25 January, applications will... read more →

19 January 2023

Family Screening of Matilda : Supporting striking workers & their families

Sefton UNISON is delighted to sponsor this screening of Matilda The Musical on 19th January, 2023 at Crosby Plaza cinema... read more →

12 January 2023

Win £500 towards the cost of Christmas 2022

Whether you shop online or in-store, you’ll get the most from your everyday shopping with the UNISON Prepaid Plus Cashback card. You’ll... read more →

23 November 2022

Merseyside care workers demand a pay rise

Sefton UNISON are supporting our careworkers Merseyside Care Workers Demand a Pay Rise recently contacted you asking for your support... read more →

22 November 2022