UNISON welcomes the Coronavirus (COVID-19): social care staff support fund guidance, announced by the Scottish Government on Thursday 25 June,
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Education update – return to school must be driven by safety not politics
In a fast changing situation, the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, on Tuesday 23rd June announced plans for Scottish schools
Read moreUpdate for UNISON education members
Branch secretary, Inez Kirk, has issued the following briefing to our members in education on behalf of the branch, providing
Read moreBranch Equalities Newsletter – Equality Matters – June issue out now
Here is the second issue of the branch ‘s equalities newsletter, Equality Matters, edited by Equalities Officer, Kathleen Kennedy. Articles
Read moreUNISON Safe Return to Schools Pack
UNISON has produced an information pack and safety checklist for members working in schools and early years. UNISON stresses that
Read moreBranch commemorates Refugee Week and stands in solidarity with all refugees and asylum seekers
Our branch has a proud history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers and wants to highlight that this week is
Read moreBranch condemns George Floyd killing and renews pledge to fight racism
Aberdeenshire UNISON condemns the killing of George Floyd by police officers in the USA and stands in solidarity with all
Read moreTo all school support staff members – Let us know your preference for your holidays
UPDATE 5th June 2020 It is likely now that the addition of holidays will be at Christmas, in January or
Read moreFurther meeting to be held on the reopening of schools and childcare after urging from UNISON
A further meeting between the council and the joint Trade Unions will be held tomorrow 3rd June after today’s meeting
Read moreSupport staff unions must have equal access to shaping the way forward on schools and early years re-openings
The branch has again taken up the worries of our school support staff members about the planning for schools to
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