Public services union UNISON has called for action from the Scottish Government to “end the aggro” faced by council and
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Tag: higher education
Higher education members to be balloted on strike action
UNISON’s higher education service group executive is organising a national industrial action ballot after over two thirds of those members who
Read moreCongress condemns attacks on university pensions
#stuc2018 Congress condemned proposals by university principals and Universities UK to attack the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme (USS) and withdraw the
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UNISON – rise in attacks on public service staff is ‘tip of iceberg’
Public services union UNISON Scotland has called on the Scottish Government and all public service employers to take action immediately
Read moreReview of Financial Support for Students
Education is central to both Scotland’s economy and the wider wellbeing of its citizens. Everyone who could benefit from further
Read moreCode of Good Higher Education Governance
Democratic structures create public bodies which are open and transparent in their dealings with the public. Universities are not
Read moreEvidence to the Scottish Parliament Audit Commttee
UNISON members provide essential roles across higher and further education, these roles while often overlooked by policy makers are crucial
Read moreHigher Education Governance Guidance
Unison has responded to the consultation on a Scottish Code of Higher Education Governance. Democratic structures create public bodies which
Read moreInvest in my University. Invest in me.
University employers have offered a 1% pay rise for 2016/17. UNISON believes that our university staff are worth more. Here are
Read moreUNISON signs recognition agreement with Queen Margaret University
UNISON signed a recognition agreement at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in April 2016. The purpose of the agreement is to establish arrangements
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