Representing and supporting community and voluntary sector staff
The community and voluntary sector is increasingly central to providing public services in Scotland. As part of a major review of bargaining structures in 2009, UNISON set up a new service group called ‘Community’ covering the voluntary and community sector. This recognises the importance of the services which previously came under the umbrella of local government and health.
Aberdeenshire branch has many members in the Community and Voluntary Sector working for a range of different organisations. For more information go to: UNISON Scotland Community. See also reports in UNISON Matters
More posts on the Voluntary and Community Sector…
The Social Care Staff Support Fund – open now for those who have been shielding
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Claim Covid Cash Now #claimcovidcash
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Black Workers and Covid – Call for action to tackle structural inequality and risk
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Testing extended to weekly for all care home staff and to anyone with symptoms over 5
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Care home testing – NOW UPDATED – please make sure the guidance is being followed
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Update for members where Covid is in your care home – you can now be tested even if no symptoms
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Update for social care members. Please do this Covid-19 survey
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Information for social care members about the “furlough” scheme
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Letter to Home Care members from Aberdeenshire UNISON about the use of Face Masks during Covid-19
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A message for Inspire members on dealing with Covid-19
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COVID-19 Testing for Key Workers in Aberdeenshire
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UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
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UNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance
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CoSLA calls for support and respect for council workers, “now more than ever”
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Covid 19 – LG Workforce Issues Guidance for those in social or community and residential care
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What to do if there isn’t the right Personal Protective Equipment
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UNISON model workforce policy for duration of COVID-19 Crisis
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Covid-19 Advice for Cornerstone members
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UNISON signs off new voluntary recognition agreement with Cornerstone
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Cornerstone LCAST Survey 2019 Updated
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Cornerstone UNISON Newsletter – please read and share
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Cornerstone update – next steps to trade union recognition
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UNISON application for statutory recognition accepted
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Calling all UNISON members in the community, voluntary and private care sector – please do our survey
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Important update for Cornerstone members
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Cornerstone update – UNISON to meet members as management move to impose rejected pay offer
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Cornerstone update – UNISON calls on Leadership Team to return to ACAS
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Cornerstone update – UNISON slams pay talks with Engagement Forum
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UNISON response to Cornerstone’s ACAS statement
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Cornerstone: Pay, recognition update from stewards
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UNISON Applies for Statutory Recognition in Cornerstone
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Urgent update for Cornerstone UNISON Members
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AGMs pledge action to defend members’ rights in Cornerstone and the council
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Come along to the Branch AGM – 12th or 13th February
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Deadline extended for Cornerstone UNISON members to return caseforms
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Cornerstone – Inducement Newsletter – IMPORTANT ACTIONS!
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Cornerstone UNISON willing to go to ACAS on recognition and pay
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Update for Cornerstone UNISON members – what YOU said in the ballot
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Cornerstone UNISON – fighting for fair pay for our members
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UNISON calls for Cornerstone management to negotiate fair pay without delay
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Cornerstone UNISON update – newsletter issued to all members
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Update from UNISON on Cornerstone decision to de-recognise
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UNISON statement on Cornerstone decision to de-recognise.
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UNISON and Cornerstone to meet at ACAS
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Cornerstone’s violence at work charter – employer and your union working together
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Good employers must meet Fair Work standards
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UNISON responds to Cornerstone Chief Executive – important read!
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UNISON invites Cornerstone to ACAS talks
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UNISON response to Cornerstone chief executive’s email
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Cornerstone pay claim – Sick Pay and Turnover
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Statement from UNISON Cornerstone Stewards on pay offer
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UNISON calls for NO vote in Cornerstone pay ballot
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Important information for Cornerstone UNISON members
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Pay protection clarity needed for team leaders & service managers
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UNISON standing up for Cornerstone support assistants
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UNISON asks Who Benefits from Local Cornerstone?
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Please come along to Cornerstone UNISON Members’ Meetings on Pay
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North East Care Campaign Newsletter Issue No. 1
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Cornerstone signs UNISON Violence at Work Charter
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Branch submits evidence to UNISON’s submission on the proposed Planning Bill
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UNISON Pay up Now campaign – March with us on 7th Oct for fair pay for all public service workers
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Sleeping in and the minimum wage
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AGM 2017: Branch AGMs approve resources to support Volsec members
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Cornerstone recognition agreement returns negotiating rights to UNISON
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Cornerstone News November 2016
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Time to Care – if you work in care are you getting the Scottish Living Wage?
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Cornerstone News October 2016
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Aberdeenshire UNISON urges home care members to tell it like it is at council meetings
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UNISON seeks talks with management amidst concerns about new “Buddy” phones
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Engaging with Health and Social Care Integration to protect members’ interests and the services they provide
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Branch ballots Cornerstone members on 1% pay offer
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Cornerstone members accept improved settlement
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