Together in UNISON
By UNISON East Midlands
What have the trade unions ever done for us? Join former national radio host turned UNISON East Midlands communications guy Chris Birks as we answer that question and many more in this light-hearted journey through the world of trade unions.
Latest episode
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S1 E5: We're on strike!
A different sounding episode this time, as we join Leicester's healthcare assistants on the picket line as they strike for a better pay deal. Also, we chat speak to Megan Wilson-Ibbotson, the co-chair of our regional young members forum, and... -
S1 E4: Stephanie Sirr MBE
On this episode, Stephanie Sirr MBE joins us. Stephanie runs Nottingham Playhouse and has plenty of stories from her time in the industry - especially from her time in Blackpool! How do we make theatre and jobs in the arts more accessible to working.… -
S1 E3: UNISON College and Learning
UNISON has a proud history of providing high quality learning opportunities for our members however, we don't shout about it enough! In this episode, Chris Birks speaks to Gavin McCann who helps organise learning courses in the East Midlands. You... -
S1 E2: Year of the LGBT+ Worker
Cast your mind back to New Year's Day, did you make any resolutions? The real question is are you still sticking to them? No, us neither. Well, back in January, UNISON launched the Year of the LGBT+ Worker, a year long campaign to embed LGBT+ rights.… -
S1 E1: Christina McAnea
It's the first podcast, and we've only gone and landed the boss! UNISON's general secretary, Christina McAnea, tells us what leading the UK's biggest trade union is really like. Hear from two award-winning school support staff, and we do some trade..… -
Together in UNISON Trailer
What exactly is a trade union, and what have they actually done for us? In this new tongue-in-cheek podcast from the UK’s biggest trade union, members and leaders will answer those questions and many more! Join former national radio host turned...
