Aberdeenshire branch members again joined other trade unions and community groups including “Disabled People against the Cuts” to lobby the
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Dementia Awareness Workshops – open to all members – sign up now
UNISON Scotland Member Learning provides training on a range of topics that is available to all UNISON members. Such training
Read moreThe Social Care Staff Support Fund – open now for those who have been shielding
The shielding element of the Social Care Staff Support Fund is now open to applications. The Fund will close on
Read moreLetter to Home Care members from Aberdeenshire UNISON about the use of Face Masks during Covid-19
The branch has sent the following letter out to Home Care and other care members on new developments on the
Read moreCOVID-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
Read moreUNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that the PPE guidance agreed across the
Read moreUNISON 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
Read moreTime to Care – if you work in care are you getting the Scottish Living Wage?
#TimetoCare From 1 October 2016 social care workers should be be paid £8.25 per hour. Help UNISON enforce the Living Wage
Read moreAberdeenshire UNISON urges home care members to tell it like it is at council meetings
Aberdeenshire UNISON is urging all our Home Care members to get along to the council’s meetings, which have been set up
Read moreUNISON seeks talks with management amidst concerns about new “Buddy” phones
Aberdeenshire UNISON is to meet with home care management to discuss the concerns of members in South and Central Aberdeenshire about
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