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
Students’ return home – UNISON urges Scottish government to protect frontline staff
CORONAVIRUS HIGHER EDUCATION: Guidance for Branch Negotiators
Queen Margaret staff to stay directly employed
Latest documents
Pay Up Now for Higher Education Staff
Queen Margaret University strike ballot opens today
Higher education members to be balloted on strike action
Review of Financial Support for Students
Code of Good Higher Education Governance
Evidence to the Scottish Parliament Audit Commttee
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