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
UNISON Week-336 – now it’s time to defend councils, care workers travel, university strikes and more.
UNISON Week 334: Equal Pay Strike suspended but action looms elsewhere…& more
UNISON urges principal to reverse closure plans as decision time looms on West College nurseries
Latest documents
Invest in my University. Invest in me.
UNISON signs recognition agreement with Queen Margaret University
Fighting for Fair Work in Universities
Higher Education Policy Seminar and AGM 26th & 27th May 2016
Higher Education Governance Bill
Education Scotland Bill Response
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