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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 ... Read More
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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 ... Read More
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Branch calls on council to recompense staff for Covid-19 costs

The branch has joined council branches across Scotland in writing formally to the Chief Exec to request that staff who ... Read More
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Branch launches stewards’ guide on supporting disabled members

Branch equalities officer, Kathleen Kennedy has drawn up a stewards' guide to supporting disabled members in Aberdeenshire Council. The guide, ... Read More
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School support members update – big sign up of school based safety reps

Inez Kirk, branch secretary and Ann Gray, acting assistant secretary and education lead sent out a new update to our ... Read More
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Black Workers and Covid – Call for action to tackle structural inequality and risk

UNISON is calling for urgent action from both the Scottish and UK governments to recognise the increased risk of infection ... Read More
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Pride memories from the North East

We should have been on the streets celebrating Glasgow PRIDE on 27 June. Our Grampian PRIDE event on 16th May ... Read More
Important update for social care members - you should now get normal pay if self-isolating

Important update for social care members – you should now get normal pay if self-isolating

UNISON welcomes the Coronavirus (COVID-19): social care staff support fund guidance, announced by the Scottish Government on Thursday 25 June, ... Read More