Unions call for action as surveys show level of violence towards staff in Edinburgh schools and classes
UNISON and EIS surveys published today paint a bleak picture of the violence in Edinburgh’s schools and classes suffered by ... Read More
Budget: Scottish government can’t escape blame for cuts
As Edinburgh council announces budget plans, UNISON, the largest union in the council, is warning that the effect of year ... Read More
UNISON survey shows social care staff overworked and demoralised
A UNISON survey of Edinburgh Council's Health and Social Care workers has concluded that they feel 'Overworked, over-pressured, unsupported and ... Read More
Social Care in Edinburgh – UNISON response
UNISON response to council leader’s statement regarding social care provision in Edinburgh. UNISON City of Edinburgh is relieved that the ... Read More
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Inspection response
Many of the issues raised in the inspection published today mirror issues raised by UNISON over recent months and years, ... Read More
UNISON Edinburgh says ‘One janitor, one school and keep our school cleaners’
UNISON's Edinburgh branch, the union representing council staff, fears new council proposals will mean Edinburgh's schools will no longer have ... Read More
UNISON lobbies Council Budget Meeting – Stand up for local services
UNISON, the union representing Edinburgh Council workers, will lobby the City of Edinburgh Council’s budget meeting on Thursday 9 February, ... Read More
UNISON: Andrew Burns ‘respectful, positive and constructive’ in dealings with unions
UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch has reacted to the news that Edinburgh Council leader Andrew Burns is to stand down ... Read More
Cuts threaten safer housing for private tenants – and will lose council money, says UNISON
UNISON’s Edinburgh branch is warning that cuts to the council’s Private Rented Service Team could threaten safer housing for private ... Read More
UNISON statement on Edinburgh schools closures
UNISON is deeply concerned about the safety implication for pupils and staff of the faults found in PPP schools in ... Read More