UNISON is the UK’s largest health union. More than 60,000 UNISON members work in the NHS in Scotland: nurses, student nurses, midwives, health visitors, healthcare assistants, paramedics, occupational therapists, cleaners, porters, catering staff, medical secretaries, clerical and admin staff and scientific and technical staff.
UNISON cares passionately about the future of the NHS as a publicly funded service that is free at the point of delivery. The NHS is a public service we can all be proud of, and UNISON wants to keep it that way.
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Speaking up for Scotland’s health workers
UNISON organisers and activists work together to make sure our members’ concerns are heard – whether it’s about pay, health and safety, discrimination or the future of our NHS.
- Offering advice at work;
- Representing our members in the workplace
- Lobbying parliaments and government on issues our members care about;
- Negotiating terms and conditions for NHS Scotland staff;
- Raising professional and local concerns that affect all health workers.
- Standing up for the NHS and broader health services
Health News
Political manoeuvring will not fix the NHS in Scotland, says UNISON
Briefing 168 – Population challenges for public services and the economy
Glasgow nurses vote to strike in pay banding dispute, say UNISON
Briefing 165 – Scottish Government Fiscal Sustainability Delivery Plan
Moving to monthly pay will cause hundreds of low-paid NHS staff to fall into debt and hardship, says UNISON
NHS staff vote to accept two-year pay offer, says UNISON
Enable Scotland workers announce strike dates
Lack of rest breaks for ambulance staff putting patient safety at risk
UNISON recommends NHS staff vote to accept pay offer
NHS Scotland staff to be balloted on pay offer, says UNISON
Latest briefings and submissions
Inquiry into regulation of care for older people
Care Integration statement
Social Care Procurement Guidelines
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