UNISON Scotland

Change happens when we come together and demand it ✊🏻 Great crowds, energy and banners as we make our way down to the meadows.

Ruth Boyle from the Poverty Alliance explains why strong public services are vital in tackling poverty and strengthening the economy. #ScotLab25

Christmas can be hard for many reasons. We're thinking of you all 💜

Edinburgh school support staff face daily violence, leaving them exhausted and unsafe at work. This cannot continue. UNISON City of Edinburgh is calling for urgent action to protect staff and create safe, supportive schools. 🟣🟢 #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh…

Local services across Scotland are underfunded, undervalued and underpaid despite their vital roles. At #ScotBudget, the Scottish Government must keep its promise to our movement on tax, transport, education and social care. 📽️ @unisonscot @NASUWT_Scotland @cwuscot1

With this the day is over! This has been an incredible day for all of us, there is so much power in this room, in this sector, and in our union. If you are a social care worker and you haven't joined UNISON yet, do it today! join.unison.org.uk/?utm_source=go…

We finished off the day just in the nick of time, so many fascinating discussions we could have stayed there all Saturday. This is the first #UNISONCareWorkersConference but it won't be the last, we have dedicated members ready to do the work that's needed to win!

Today UNISON Scotland is hosting its first Social Care Workers Conference and we have a full house! Lots of fascinating discussions ahead and a packed agenda with exciting workshops, welcome to our #UNISONCareWorkersConference

P&K has sent Swinney a message: Unison members won't back down until local gov workers are given a meaningful pay rise. Time Scottish gov does this and properly fund the sector.

👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN? 🎃 ❌ There are far scarier things happening in @NHSGGC this Halloween than spooky costumes or scary movies! 🗣️ Members, keep your eyes peeled on your emails and our social pages shortly for an important announcement. #InUNISON

🧟‍♂️ PETITION AGAINST JOB CUTS 🧟‍♀️ Today our branch is launching a board-wide petition against cuts to jobs and services. 📧 A link to sign the petition has been emailed to every member in NHS GG&C this morning. #InUnison

🗣️ STOP THE CUTS! ✊🏼 💭 “What can I do as member of this union do to stop job cuts?” LOADS! 💯 In the coming weeks, stewards will be getting around your workplaces with paper petitions to sign. #InUNISON

Solidarity with Perth and Kinross @unisonscot members in schools striking for fair pay for council workers💪 Public service workers deserve fair wages that reflect their dedication and the STUC supports their fight all the way #Unisonstrike

STUC General Secretary @RozFoyer has strong words for the First Minister regarding the Perth & Kinross @unisonscot strike

Colette Hunter, chair of local government committee gives a power speech about fair pay, a challenge to government and local employer's to get around the table to resolve this dispute