UNISON is the trade union representing staff in Aberdeenshire Council, various voluntary and community organisations, and other public sector employers.

Letter to Home Care members from Aberdeenshire UNISON about the use of Face Masks during Covid-19

Home carers
The branch has sent the following letter out to Home Care and other care members on new developments on the ...

A message for Inspire members on dealing with Covid-19

A message for Inspire members on dealing with Covid-19
Dear Inspire Member There has been a lot of focus in the media in regards to PPE. I’m aware you ...
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COVID-19 Testing for Key Workers in Aberdeenshire

COVID-19 Testing for Key Workers in Aberdeenshire
The branch is happy to report that testing is now available via NHS Grampian at 4 sites for those identified ...

Who to contact for urgent advice over the Easter weekend

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Need urgent advice over the Easter weekend? If you are a members and have urgent concerns about what is happening ...
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UNISON Communication to our members on your welfare and wellbeing during the lockdown

UNISON Communication to our members on your welfare and wellbeing during the lockdown
For us to face the challenges posed by this global pandemic it is important that we look after our own ...

UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn

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UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that the PPE guidance agreed across the ...

UNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance

UNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance
UNISON has written to both Fiona McQueen and COSLA Chief Executive, Sally Loudon, expressing serious concerns about the guidance on ...

Updated guidance on PPE for frontline staff

Updated guidance on PPE for frontline staff
The branch is pleased that the government guidance on PPE use during the Covid-19 outbreak has been revised and refined, ...

Letter to members from Dave Prentis – tell UNISON about your PPE stories

Dave Prentis
Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary has sent out a letter to members with lots of helpful advice but also giving ...

Please do the STUC Survey on COVID-19 and tell them how your employer is treating you

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We have had many queries from members about working practices and concerns about a lack of protection for those who ...