News and press releases

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 between Cosla and UNISON have ... Read More
Press release /

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 Council to delete the Education ... Read More

Important Update: Strike on Wed 8th November

Dear Members, We have some crucial information to share regarding the upcoming strike day on Wednesday, 8th November. The last ... Read More
Local Government Pay 2023/24, News /

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 % voting to reject the offer. There ... Read More
Year of the Black Workers /

North West Locality Office Campaign Stall – 27th September 2023

The branch held its latest campaign stall on Wednesday 27th September, at the Northwest Locality Office in Pilton. We prioritised ... Read More
Local Government Pay 2023/24 /

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 – recommends you vote to reject ... Read More
Local Government Pay 2023/24 /

Why are we on strike today?

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

Local government and schools pay campaign 2023

We have been left with no option but to call UNISON members working in schools – and early years establishments ... Read More