UNISON Scotland has formally notified college principals of its intention to ballot for industrial action on pay, after 92% of
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College staff vote 80% for strike action
UNISON members across Scotland’s colleges have voted by an overwhelming 80% to move to a strike ballot. Having previously rejected
Read moreScottish college workers reject pay offer by 92%, says UNISON
UNISON, the union for further education staff, has lodged a formal dispute with college bosses after its members overwhelmingly rejected
Read moreMERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone in the Further Education Branch
MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone in the Further Education Branch
Read moreScottish Government – Programme for Government 2021-22
The Programme for Government for 2021-22 has been announced. This sets out the Scottish Government’s legislative programme and other administrative
Read moreTackling mental health at work, resources for branches
Two new reports from UNISON Scotland launched in The Herald on Sunday (1 August) are about supporting branches to tackle
Read morePublic Sector Pay Policy 2021/22 – UNISON statement and government documents
These documents relate to the Scottish Government’s public sector pay policy for 2021-22 which was announced alongside the Scottish budget
Read moreCORONAVIRUS FURTHER EDUCATION: Job Retention Scheme
CORONAVIRUS FURTHER EDUCATION: This circular provides advice and guidance on the use of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in
Read moreCORONAVIRUS FURTHER EDUCATION: FE Alert March 2020
FURTHER EDUCATION: This is the latest newsletter form the FE committee. This edition focuses on Coronavirus and the work the
Read moreCORONAVIRUS FURTHER EDUCATION: Guidance for Staff
FURTHER EDUCATION: Guidance has been issued about how colleges should handle Cornonavirus related absence and leave. Key points are: Employees
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