UNISON 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
Briefing 174 Public Service Reform Update
University of West of Scotland support staff balloted on strike action over redundancy threats, says UNISON
Dundee University workers overwhelmingly support strike action, says UNISON
Latest documents
UNISON Scotland Week 320 – Net zero debate, Dundee Uni pensions strike & more
UNISON members at Dundee University set for strike action to defend pensions
Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery June 2020
CORONAVIRUS HIGHER EDUCATION: Guidance for Branch Negotiators
Queen Margaret staff to stay directly employed
Queen Margaret University staff vote for strike action
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