In a fast changing situation, the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, on Tuesday 23rd June announced plans for Scottish schools
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UNISON Safe Return to Schools Pack
UNISON has produced an information pack and safety checklist for members working in schools and early years. UNISON stresses that
Read moreFurther meeting to be held on the reopening of schools and childcare after urging from UNISON
A further meeting between the council and the joint Trade Unions will be held tomorrow 3rd June after today’s meeting
Read moreSupport staff unions must have equal access to shaping the way forward on schools and early years re-openings
The branch has again taken up the worries of our school support staff members about the planning for schools to
Read moreGreat deal more work needs done before children can return to childcare and schools says UNISON
UNISON Scotland has responded to Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that early years and childcare services will start to expand from Monday
Read moreUNISON survey shows members’ worries about schools return and need for effective union involvement
As the Scottish Government starts planning for schools to return on 11th August, UNISON’s survey of over 5000 school support
Read moreTesting extended to weekly for all care home staff and to anyone with symptoms over 5
It is important to note that there have again been changes to who can access the testing programme announced by
Read moreCare home testing – NOW UPDATED – please make sure the guidance is being followed
Now updated to weekly testing of care home staff. Please look at this webpage and make sure that this is
Read moreNew Covid-19 safety leaflet for members
UNISON Scotland has issued a Covid-19 Safety leaflet for members in addressing safety issues during the pandemic. The leaflet can
Read moreUpdated guidance on expanded testing programme for Scottish workers
The government has issued new updated guidance on the roll out of home testing kits for those who do not
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