Scotland’s biggest and liveliest public service trade union, representing workers delivering public and related services across Scotland.

A happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to all our members

We would like to give a special thank you to everyone who is working over Christmas ... Read More

Radical Social Work Webinar Series 31: Justice social work s...

Our latest free one-hour lunchtime webinar series takes a critical look at justice social work services ... Read More

Learning programme 2025 for UNISON activists

The 2025 Learning and Organising programme for UNISON activists in Scotland is out - offering a ... Read More

Revised offer accepted after Scottish government joins counc...

Thursday 28 November 2024 For immediate release Revised offer accepted after Scottish government joins council pay and ... Read More

Members accept revised offer after Scottish Government joins...

Council members across Scotland have voted to accept a revised offer from employers, concluding this year’s pay ... Read More

Radical social work webinar 30: Migration

Migration to the UK is an important political issue.  The narrative is one about policing borders ... Read More

National care service bill comment

Following the Scottish government announcement that the national care service bill will not progress to Stage ... Read More

UNISON secures Scottish government and Cosla commitments to ...

Following a two-week strike in Perth & Kinross by schools and early years workers UNISON has ... Read More

Local government union calls for dialogue over pay

UNISON is considering further industrial action following a two-week schools strike across Perth and Kinross in its dispute ... Read More

Police staff vote to reject pay offer and could take industr...

Police Scotland’s forensic specialists, custody staff, emergency control room workers and others working in police staff ... Read More