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

Branch wins temporary halt to commute deduction on mileage claims

Branch wins temporary halt to commute deduction on mileage claims
Following representations from the branch, the council has agreed to a temporary cessation of the excess commute deduction for these ...
/ Covid-19, News, TU rights, TU rights

Branch nominates Christina McAnea for General Secretary

Branch nominates Christina McAnea for General Secretary
Aberdeenshire UNISON has nominated Christina McAnea in the election for the next General Secretary of UNISON. The branch committee voted ...
/ Election, News

Check out our new Green UNISON page

Green Workplace
Check out our new Green UNISON page which aims to keep you updated on our union's work to tackle climate ...
/ Campaigns, green, Green UNISON, Green UNISON

Covid testing for Aberdeenshire school staff whether or not you have symptoms

Covid testing for Aberdeenshire school staff whether or not you have symptoms
Testing is now available to members of school staff who are not symptomatic but who are concerned that they have ...

Join the Take One Action Film festival from the comfort of your own home

Join the Take One Action Film festival from the comfort of your own home
The Take One Action Film Festival 2020 takes place online from 16-27 September and can be accessed by anyone across ...
/ Events, News, Political film

UNISON Matters August 2020

UNISON Matters August 2020
Our August 2020 magazine: Claim Covid Cash Covid-19 Making Black Lives Matter Ethical finance and a Green recovery School staff ...
/ News, UNISON Matters

Aberdeenshire UNISON statement in the wake of the tragic train derailment

Aberdeenshire UNISON statement in the wake of the tragic train derailment
Aberdeenshire UNISON sends our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the ...
/ condolences, News

Kathleen writes in the UNISON UK Blog: When you’re the wrong sort of ‘vulnerable’

Kathleen writes in the UNISON UK Blog: When you’re the wrong sort of ‘vulnerable’
Kathleen Kennedy, branch equalities officer and depute co-chair of UNISON’s national disabled members’ committee, has written in a blog on ...

UNISON Equality Survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic

UNISON Equality Survey 2020 – tell us about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic
Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since 2016 we have run an annual survey asking members about their ...

Claim Covid Cash Now #claimcovidcash

Claim Covid Cash Now #claimcovidcash
If you work in social care or home care and are self isolating or shielding and are not receiving sick pay ...