Raza Sadiq (SDS Branch, Scottish Region) opened his speech with a quote from Nelson Mandela: “Our freedom is incomplete without
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Scotland’s Convenor, Mark Ferguson praises regional industrial strategy
Mark Ferguson (UNISON Scotland) moved Amendment 5.1, which highlights the significant progress UNISON has made in recent years in taking
Read moreVincent Ogwu-Richard on immigration policy impact on migrant workers
The UK government’s recent Immigration White Paper presents severe challenges for migrant workers in health and social care, particularly regarding
Read moreDave Ferguson, Police Staff Scotland
Dave Ferguson, Deputy Branch Secretary for Police Staff Scotland, spoke strongly in favour of Motion 12. Drawing on 30 years
Read moreBuilding migrant networks – Charlie McCarthy
Charlie McCarthy from Forth Valley Health Branch shared a powerful example of how building migrant networks can make a real
Read moreKathleen Kennedy
Supporting the amendment to Motion 9 — it’s about understanding the data we collect on our branch activities and using
Read moreSupport for Branch Activists – Linda Clotworthy
Delegates should be aware of the ongoing challenges related to facility time for union reps. Many reps, including those with
Read moreEmmanuella Ogan, Aberdeenshire Branch
Emmanuella Ogan, a first-time delegate and speaker from Aberdeenshire, delivered a heartfelt and impactful speech in support of Composite F
Read moreUNISON General Secretary: our union will hold the new Labour Government to account
Speaking to over a thousand members gathered in Liverpool, Ms McAnea said: “Yes, I wanted a Labour government — and
Read moreMigrant Workers – Frances Pollock
Frances highlighted the vital but undervalued contribution of migrant workers in public services — often made in the face of
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