Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey of
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UNISON launch strike ballot of school staff in Scotland
UNISON, the largest union in local government, has today (Tuesday) launched an industrial action ballot of 30,000 school staff in
Read moreUNISON National LGBT+ Conference 2023
UNISON’s LGBT+ Conference 2023 will be held at the ACC Liverpool Conference Centre, from 1:30pm on Friday 10th November until
Read moreNational Disabled Members Conference 2023
UNISON’s National Disabled Members Conference 2023 will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, starting at 1pm on Saturday
Read moreYear of the Black Workers Stall – 12th July 2023
Our branch continues to support the UNISON Year of the Black Workers (YOTBW) campaign when we held the first of
Read moreEdinburgh Grenfell Tower Memorial 2023
Edinburgh’s 6th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy took place on the Mound precinct on June 14, 2023. Organised by
Read morePay – Important Information regarding strikes
There is a local government ballot and strike brewing over pay. Plans are subject to change, but this email is
Read moreMore needs to be done to protect school staff from harm, says UNISON City of Edinburgh
Commenting on news reports of fights breaking out between parents at Ferryhill Primary School, UNISON has denounced the actions as
Read moreMontgomery Park Opening Ceremony – Saturday 17th June 2023
On Saturday 17th June 2023 Midlothian Council have organised an official event to mark the opening of Montgomery Park in
Read moreJoin us for Pride 2023!
Pride 2023 is nearly upon us – Saturday 24 June. Join us marching with UNISON colleagues across Scotland – we’ll
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