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Be on the safe side

Be on the safe side
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown the important role Health & Safety Representatives have in ... Read More

UNISON activist: Surging forward together

UNISON activist: Surging forward together
A new recruitment campaign, aimed at increasing the record number of public service workers who’ve ... Read More
/ featured, News

Proposed removal of the flexi-time scheme

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Update on the proposed removal of the flexi-time scheme ... Read More
/ UNISON News Magazine

Black members’ concerns raised in Scottish Parliament

Black members’ concerns raised in Scottish Parliament
Michael Richardson, branch equalities officer and Ian Mullen, branch health & safety officer are working ... Read More

Safety Guide: Safe return to schools and early years

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UNISON stress we need risk assessments, staff training and clear guidance on safe working practices ... Read More
/ children and families, News

Edinburgh UNISON supports furloughed staff and says City Council needs long term investment

Edinburgh UNISON supports furloughed staff and says City Council needs long term investment
As the City of Edinburgh Council announces 500 staff will go on furlough, UNISON ... Read More
/ coronavirus, News, Press release

Step up, stand up and speak out against racism

Step up, stand up and speak out against racism
The last couple of weeks have been a critical time in highlighting the struggle against ... Read More

Communities & Families – Online Meeting

Communities & Families - Online Meeting
For those returning to work – or working alongside colleagues as they come back into ... Read More