Conference reports from a Scotland perspective and where Scotland delegates are particularly involved will be posted here from 15-17 June 2021. For other reports see the UK pages. This year’s Conference is being held online due to the pandemic and is of a one-off limited format.
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International rally: Proud of UNISON’s role in the global trade union
Trade union solidarity with workers in countries facing state repression and violence, attacks on trade union rights, failings on COVID, ... Read More
Recovery from COVID must have fair work at its heart
UNISON’s Special Delegate Conference slammed the inequalities highlighted and exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and demanded a progressive vision for ... Read More
UNISON will lead the way on inclusivity and winning equality
Special delegate conference agreed wholeheartedly that challenging discrimination and winning equality is at the heart of everything UNISON does, as ... Read More
Post COVID syndrome must be viewed as a disability and recognised health condition
South Lanarkshire branch threw a spotlight on Post COVID syndrome, calling for its formal recognition as a disability and a ... Read More
There must be “no going back to normal” for disabled workers
The National Executive Council will work with the National Disabled Members Committee (NDMC) on a range of measures to support ... Read More
A long-lasting recovery from Covid must be a green recovery
As Scotland gears up for COP 26, UNISON Virtual Conference delegates overwhelmingly backed Scotland’s call to ensure the needs of ... Read More
Climate action must be central to UNISON work, Scotland tells fringe
Action on climate change has always been important in UNISON, but is now one of our absolute top priorities, key ... Read More
“It’s time to be bold” Christina tells Conference
Christina McAnea gave an inspiring address to conference, in her first as General Secretary. She slammed the Tory government for ... Read More
Conference backs new branch funding scheme and practical supports for branches
To the collective relief of those who have spent 10 years looking at branch funding, UNISON’s Special Delegate Conference, in ... Read More
UNISON Scotland Conference Briefing 2021
Normally UNISON Scotland's Communications and Campaigns Committee would produce an informative (and mildly amusing) pre-conference briefing for delegates along with ... Read More