UNISON is the trade union representing staff in Aberdeenshire Council, various voluntary and community organisations, and other public sector employers.

Letter to members from Dave Prentis – tell UNISON about your PPE stories

Dave Prentis
Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary has sent out a letter to members with lots of helpful advice but also giving ...

Please do the STUC Survey on COVID-19 and tell them how your employer is treating you

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We have had many queries from members about working practices and concerns about a lack of protection for those who ...

Branch seeks urgent answers on PPE and redeployment concerns

Inez Kirk
The branch has been receiving a great many calls about personal protective equipment (PPE) and wants to reassure every one ...

CoSLA calls for support and respect for council workers, “now more than ever”

Cllr Alison Evison, President of CoSLA
CoSLA has issued a press release condemning reports of the abuse of council workers providing essential services and calling for ...

PRESS RELEASE: Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services to our community during the Covid-19 crisis.

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The branch has today, 30th March 2020, sent out this Press Release. Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services ...

Covid 19 – LG Workforce Issues Guidance for those in social or community and residential care

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Here is the latest update from Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland who sits on the Scottish ...

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) drawn up by CoSLA and unions

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Update from Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland who sits on the Scottish Workforce Advisory Group and ...

Coronavirus Branch Members How to contact us

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UNISON office buildings are closed because of the coronavirus lockdown. You can contact us by phone or email For members ...

Statement from Aberdeenshire Council on Coronavirus

Statement from Aberdeenshire Council on Coronavirus
Statement from Aberdeenshire Council following  announcements from the Prime Minister and First Minister on 23rd March  – giving very clear ...

What to do if there isn’t the right Personal Protective Equipment

What to do if there isn't the right Personal Protective Equipment
UNISON is getting huge numbers of calls in relation to the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from frontline care ...
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