UNISON is the UK’s largest health union. More than 60,000 UNISON members work in the NHS in Scotland: nurses, student nurses,
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Changes to Pay and Conditions for NHS staff Covered by Agenda for Change
The Scottish government has published circulars outlining the changes to pay and conditions for NHS staff which come into place
Read moreProhibiting Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings
UNISON generally welcomes the principle of introducing new measures to end the practice of smoking on hospital grounds. We agree
Read moreBriefing 108: PUBLIC SERVICE PENSION SCHEME TRANSITIONAL PROTECTION CASES
On 20 December 2018, the Court of Appeal in Lord Chancellor v McCloud (and others) held that in relation to
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UNISON call for public inquiry into The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.
In response to the Ministerial Scottish Parliamentary Statement (today): The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP). Thomas Waterson,
Read moreUNISON WEEK 261 – SOS: Stressed out Staff in Scotland’s colleges and more …
Our weekly newsletter covering our new UNISON Scotland report – SOS: Stressed out Staff in Scotland’s colleges & more …..
Read moreUpdate on Agenda For Change Agreement
The detailed agreements on pay reform in the NHS in Scotland are now available for members to access. If you
Read moreUNISON Week 260 – An emergency but no accident, Equal Pay update, HE Consultation & more
Our weekly newsletter covering our latest Damage Report ‘An emergency but no accident’, Equal Pay update, HE Consultation & more
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Scottish ambulance service is in critical condition says UNISON as report reveals ambulance staff are at breaking point
Ambulance staff are over-worked and stressed says UNISON Scotland as it reveals the findings of its latest survey, An Emergency
Read moreUNISON Week 258 – Global Climate Emergency, The Place Principle, Mental Health Awareness Week & more
Our weekly newsletter covering Global Climate Emergency, The Place Principle, Mental Health Awareness Week & Pick of the Media
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