Higher Education

UNISON_HEStrikeOct2013UNISON is one of the largest unions in the higher education sector, with 11 higher education branches in Scotland and 50,000 members across the UK. We represent higher education members employed by universities directly, or who work for a contractor supplying services.

We negotiate nationally and locally to protect pay, terms and conditions and to prevent members from being outsourced to private companies. UNISON representatives help to ensure a safe working environment.

UNISON campaigns for decent pay in universities – including a living wage for the lowest paid – as well as an eradication of the gender pay gap and to stop the use of zero hour contracts and the casualisation of work.

Latest news

Strikes in Scottish universities begin today, says UNISON 

More than 1,000 support staff in universities across Scotland are to strike from today (Monday) in a dispute over pay, ... Read More

Glasgow Caledonian University Support Staff Strike For Pay Justice, says UNISON

UNISON members at Glasgow Caledonian University will strike today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday), to protest another imposed, below-inflation national pay ... Read More

Breakthrough pay deal agreed by University of Glasgow UNISON

UNISON members at the University of Glasgow have voted to accept a breakthrough pay deal that will see overall pay ... Read More

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Breakthrough pay deal agreed by University of Glasgow UNISON

Press Release
UNISON members at the University of Glasgow have voted to accept a breakthrough pay deal that will see overall pay ...

Scotland’s public finances, cost of living impact & public service reform

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This is UNISON Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee's Call for Views as part of ...

UNISON Week-336 – now it’s time to defend councils, care workers travel, university strikes and more.

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UNISON Week-336 - now it's time to defend councils, care workers travel, university strikes and more. Read full newsletter here ...

UNISON Week 334: Equal Pay Strike suspended but action looms elsewhere…& more

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UNISON Week 334: Equal Pay Strike suspended but action looms elsewhere...& more. Read full newsletter here ...

UNISON Week 328 – Local Govt pay claim, Ovo threats, HE Ballot & more

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UNISON Week 328 - Local Govt pay claim, Ovo threats, HE Ballot & more. Read full newsletter here ...

UNISON Scotland Week 320 – Net zero debate, Dundee Uni pensions strike & more

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UNISON Scotland Week 320 - Net zero debate, Dundee Uni pensions strike & more. Read full newsletter here ...

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