Sunderland members give out 3,000 gift packs to local government workers

UNISON members in Sunderland have created a heartwarming support campaign for local government workers. With 3,000 appreciation gift packs delivered to frontline workers, workplace posters and city billboards, UNISON City of Sunderland branch was determined to make sure that local government workers knew how recognised and appreciated they are. “When the country went into lockdown, it was frightening times,” says UNISON branch secretary Diane Peacock. “A lot of people were working from home, but a lot of UNISON members still had to carry on working. We wanted to do something for them to let them know how appreciated they are. “So we created 3,000 packed lunches with some crisps, a pot noodle, a chocolate bar and a letter of appreciation. Also some UNISON-branded gifts like hand sanitiser. The idea was for people working in the pandemic to be able to sit down with their lunch, and know there are people thinking about them and appreciate their work.” Left: Diane’s team making up gift packs. Right: Poster distributed to all local government workplaces. The letter in their box speaks enthusiastically of the city’s “unsung heroes” while assuring them that the union is “working with your employer to make sure your voices are heard, and your concerns are listened to and that you have the correct equipment to keep you safe and well.” Acknowledging the work of local government workers isn’t new to Diane’s team. Last Novemb...
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