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Branch makes its mark on National Conference

As UNISON celebrates its 25th year, the branch played a full part at National Local Government Conference and the union's ... Read More

Grenfell not only a tragedy, it’s a crime

Ian Mullen, branch health and safety convener, made this speech at the Grenfell Tower vigil in Edinburgh on 14 June ... Read More
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UNISON News – June 2018

Talks go on to get a better pay offer UNISON wins major travel costs deal for social care staff Pupil ... Read More
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UNISON News – May 2018

Place Department members' update: Covering Health and Safety; Winter Operations; School Crossing Review; Waste and Street Cleaning Making sure new sites have ... Read More
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Pay 2018 – Talks continue to seek decent rise

Discussions on a pay rise for Council workers continue. The union negotiators have met with the Council negotiators and the ... Read More
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Grenfell A Crime Not Just A Tragedy

Edinburgh remembers Grenfell one year on.  Truth, justice and homes for the victims!  Joint the Silent vigil at 6pm on ... Read More
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A brutal massacre in Gaza

UNISON general Secretary Dave Prentis condemns the brutal massacre of 58 Palestinian protestors and injury to over 2,700 more, near ... Read More

Workers Memorial Day – Unionised workplaces are safer workplaces

The annual Workers' Memorial Day commemoration was held on 28 April at the memorial tree in Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh ... Read More