Education plan: Support staff role ignored The union’s briefing on the Scottish Government Education Plan: says: “…the absence of any recognition of
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Changes to state pension hit women hardest
#uNDC16 The new single tier pension introduced in April is discriminatory towards women as most cannot accrue the same pension
Read more3,000 send support for #Justice4Jannies
#uNDC16 The 3,000 strong UNISON Conference sent messages of support to the striking Glasgow jannies as the branch updated delegates on
Read moreNew measures to support activists
#uNDC16 UNISON must put support mechanisms in place for stewards dealing with stressful and complex situations, Lanarkshire Health’s Margo Cranmer told
Read morePrivatised electricity not fit for purpose
#uNDC16 UNISON will step up the campaign to bring the energy industry back into public ownership and urge the Labour Party
Read moreKeep public services in-house – better for staff, better for service users.
#uNDC16 UNISON will continue its fight to keep public services in-house and set out a range of measures to support
Read moreTools to support young members deal with bullying
#uNDC16 Conference paid tribute to the Scottish Young Members’ publication, Gonnae No Dae That? – a guide for young workers on
Read moreSupporting stewards essential to building union’s strength
#uNDC16 Conference backed a range of measures to improve training and support for activists. The motion recognised that we have lost
Read morePalestine: End occupation, oppression and ethnic cleansing
#uNDC16 Conference reiterated its clear support for a campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) in support of a call
Read morePeace talks welcome but fight for justice in Colombia goes on
#uNDC16 Colombia remains an extremely dangerous place to live for anyone who defends civil, human and workers’ rights. That was the
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