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All school strikes to be suspended while UNISON consult on improved pay offer from Cosla

All school strikes to be suspended while UNISON consult on improved pay offer from Cosla
All school strikes, (planned for Wednesday 8 and 15 November), have been suspended after talks ... Read More

UNISON City of Edinburgh denounces Council’s determination to enforce education cuts

UNISON City of Edinburgh denounces Council's determination to enforce education cuts
UNISON City of Edinburgh is deeply concerned by the decision made by City of Edinburgh ... Read More
/ Press release

Important Update: Strike on Wed 8th November

Important Update: Strike on Wed 8th November
Dear Members, We have some crucial information to share regarding the upcoming strike day on ... Read More

UNISON announces rolling strikes in Scottish schools after pay offer rejected

UNISON announces rolling strikes in Scottish schools after pay offer rejected
  • A consultative ballot of all local government workers closed today (Monday) with 89.92 % ... Read More
/ Local Government Pay 2023/24, News

North West Locality Office Campaign Stall – 27th September 2023

North West Locality Office Campaign Stall – 27th September 2023
The branch held its latest campaign stall on Wednesday 27th September, at the Northwest Locality ... Read More
/ Year of the Black Workers

Vote REJECT – digital consultative pay ballot closes 12pm Monday 16 October

Vote REJECT – digital consultative pay ballot closes 12pm Monday 16 October
UNISON’s local government committee – made up of local government workers from across Scotland – ... Read More
/ Local Government Pay 2023/24

Why are we on strike today?

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Our members working hard in your schools as a vital part of the education team.  ... Read More
/ Local Government Pay 2023/24

Local government and schools pay campaign 2023

Local government and schools pay campaign 2023
We have been left with no option but to call UNISON members working in schools ... Read More
/ Local Government Pay 2023/24