For us to face the challenges posed by this global pandemic it is important that we look after our own
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UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that the PPE guidance agreed across the
Read moreUNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance
UNISON has written to both Fiona McQueen and COSLA Chief Executive, Sally Loudon, expressing serious concerns about the guidance on
Read moreUpdated guidance on PPE for frontline staff
The branch is pleased that the government guidance on PPE use during the Covid-19 outbreak has been revised and refined,
Read moreLetter to members from Dave Prentis – tell UNISON about your PPE stories
Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary has sent out a letter to members with lots of helpful advice but also giving
Read morePlease do the STUC Survey on COVID-19 and tell them how your employer is treating you
We have had many queries from members about working practices and concerns about a lack of protection for those who
Read moreBranch seeks urgent answers on PPE and redeployment concerns
The branch has been receiving a great many calls about personal protective equipment (PPE) and wants to reassure every one
Read moreCoSLA calls for support and respect for council workers, “now more than ever”
CoSLA has issued a press release condemning reports of the abuse of council workers providing essential services and calling for
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services to our community during the Covid-19 crisis.
The branch has today, 30th March 2020, sent out this Press Release. Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services
Read moreCovid 19 – LG Workforce Issues Guidance for those in social or community and residential care
Here is the latest update from Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland who sits on the Scottish
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