Education Issues

UNISON is the largest union in Scotland’s education service and represents a range of staff working in all sectors of education.

In the branch, Ann Gray, Assistant Secretary leads on education issues.

UNISON has a great many members in the education sector, supporting the education of our children.  They are the key workers in early years’ centres and undertake a range of crucial roles in schools, further education colleges and universities as well as the careers advice service. All have a key role to play in the teaching and learning of children throughout their school lives.

Ann Gray
Ann Gray

Ann said, “Within the branch, UNISON members in education have set up a Facebook page to share experiences, especially during the Covid pandemic and in respect of the re-opening of schools.

“We have also recruited a number of our members to be workplace health and safety reps to ensure that the return to school is as safe as possible for both the pupils and the staff.”

Latest news

School strikes suspended pending ballot on new offer

School strikes suspended pending ballot on new offer

All school strikes have been suspended after talks between COSLA and UNISON have secured an improved pay offer for local ... Read More
Strikes in schools and early years set to continue

Strikes in schools and early years set to continue

UNISON has served notice of further strike action to five more local authorities in Scotland.  Staff working in schools – ... Read More
UNISON announces rolling strikes in Scottish schools after pay offer rejected

UNISON announces rolling strikes in Scottish schools after pay offer rejected

UNISON Scotland announced on Monday 16 October that it would initiate a rolling programme of strike action in schools across ... Read More
School strikes will go ahead while UNISON consults members

School strikes will go ahead while UNISON consults members

School strikes by UNISON members across Scotland are going ahead on 26th, 27th, and 28th September 2023. UNISON Scotland’s local ... Read More
Important strike information and rallies

Important strike information and rallies

As we count down to three days of strike action on 26th, 27th & 28th September by our colleagues in education, here is ... Read More
Strike dates planned from 26 to 28 September

Strike dates planned from 26 to 28 September

School staff members across 24 councils in Scotland, including Aberdeenshire, will take strike action over three days from Tuesday, 26 ... Read More
Aberdeenshire UNISON school staff members join colleagues in 23 councils in  vote for strike action

Aberdeenshire UNISON school staff members join colleagues in 23 councils in vote for strike action

School staff in Aberdeenshire UNISON have joined colleagues in 24 councils across Scotland in voting for strike action in ballot ... Read More
UNISON suspends strikes to consult members after threat of action brings improved pay offer

UNISON suspends strikes to consult members after threat of action brings improved pay offer

UNISON Scotland has suspended strike action planned for next week by schools and early years members. This means that branch ... Read More

UNISON Scotland Education Issues Group

UNISON is aware that our education members do not always get the recognition they deserve for the work that they do. Even though they are generally valued by pupils, parents and often teachers, their pay and status remains a long way behind teaching staff.

UNISON Scotland has an Education Issues Group (EIG) is where members working in early years’ settings and schools work together to improve the terms and conditions of education members and to ensure that their vital role in education delivery is recognised.

The EIG also campaigns to improve education in Scotland. We enable members to organise and to collate the experiences and knowledge of education staff to influence the wider education policy development process in Scotland. The group responds to Scottish government and parliamentary inquiries and produces a range of papers to keep members informed about education reform in Scotland.

Click here for UNISON Scotland’s Education Issues pages

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