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Scotland's biggest and liveliest trade union, representing members delivering public and related services.http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)Blogger1764125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-775003592815234894Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:45:00 +00002019-12-16T18:06:48.488+00:00Climate changeclimate strikeGlasgowStop Climate ChaosSTUCClimate campaigners from around the world have hit out angrily at UN climate talks in Madrid failing to deliver for the people and the planet. Civil society organisations representing trade unions, environment NGOs, youth, indigenous peoples, women and many other campaigners made a series of highly critical statements as the talks, known as COP 25, ended on Sunday. Francis Stuart, STUC Policy http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2019/12/this-cop-has-failed-people-planet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-5263364781011441693Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:09:00 +00002019-09-20T20:02:05.792+01:00Climate changeclimate strikeGreen WorkplaceJust TransitionStop Climate Chaos It's today! (UPDATE 6pm - see below for a range of pictures of today's #GreenUNISON branch action in the workplace and on #climatestrike events - search the hashtags on Twitter for many more UK wide. And here's the blog from General Secretary Dave Prentis on climate change being the greatest single threat humanity faces. And check Greta Thunberg's Twitter feed for an idea of the scale of http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2019/09/solidarity-with-millions-of-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-238628029882743303Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:24:00 +00002019-09-16T11:24:00.841+01:00This week is Green UNISON Week UK wide - check out what's happening and what you can do! On Friday 20 Sept our members here are marking Green UNISON Day with workplace action and sending solidarity to the global school climate strikes, inspired by Greta Thunberg. If you want to join in, find out what your branch is doing this week and on Friday and help organise #GreenUNISON activities locally.http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2019/09/its-greenunison-week-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-6218786848850887777Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:42:00 +00002019-09-13T13:42:13.788+01:00It’s increasingly clear that a no deal Brexit will impact on all of us. That said, the concerns of UNISON members who aren’t UK citizens are probably more urgent than others. Here is a brief summary of what is proposed for immigration rules in the event of No Deal: The UK Government has announced the immigration arrangements they will apply to EU citizens and their family members moving to the http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2019/09/no-deal-brexit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-1342116012007637173Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:40:00 +00002019-08-13T14:40:02.813+01:00Climate changeenergyGreen NetworkGreen Workplaceschools On 20 September hundreds of thousands of young people will take part in the latest of the climate strikes inspired by Greta Thunberg, the Finnish school student who decided to strike in protest at the lack of action and urgency by governments on climate change. Several of these school student climate strikes have taken place this year in Scotland with protests organised in George http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2019/08/green-unison-day-20-sept-solidarity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-8830275510874694271Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:23:00 +00002018-10-24T14:23:58.348+01:00austerityCombating Austeritycuts Clydebank TUC and West Dunbartonshire Joint Trade Unions are holding a local summit in Clydebank on Saturday. The event is called "No More Cuts to Public Services" and has some great speakers lined up. It is supported by UNISON, Unite, the EIS and GMB, and takes place from 11am to 2pm at Clydebank Town Hall on 27 October. http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/10/no-more-cuts-to-public-services-summit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-1650907393395669788Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:49:00 +00002018-10-22T15:49:52.837+01:00Equal payGlasgowGlasgow City CouncilStrike Here are all the facts you need about the #EqualPayGlasgow strikes, from our blog published on @ScottishTUC site. March & Rally 23 Oct 11.30 Glasgow Green to George Sq @Unison_Glasgow @GMBGlasgowCC MYTH:  The Unions agreed to the Glasgow pay system but are now suing against their own agreement. FACT:  UNISON’s local branch and equality team vetoed thehttp://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/10/busting-myths-around-equalpayglasgow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-8490928855458522041Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:22:00 +00002018-09-11T14:10:00.623+01:00Climate BillClimate changeGreen NetworkGreen WorkplaceJust TransitionStop Climate Chaos Deputy Convener, Stephen Smellie talks in this short video about the importance of #GreenUNISON Day branch action on #climatechange & green workplaces, saying that we can all pull together to help stop global warming. Every day there's more news about the urgent need for action at all levels - local, national and international - to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with this http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/09/new-video-stephen-smellie-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-7523218751019203804Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:36:00 +00002018-08-09T19:36:15.137+01:00Climate BillClimate changeEnvironmentGreen WorkplaceStop Climate Chaos Plans are stepping up for UNISON Scotland's day of workplace action on climate change. We've just sent branches a guide and ideas for activities to involve members and we look forward to hearing about plans as they develop. Branches have been asked to complete an audit of their own practices on things like recycling and use of plastic and a survey on what their employers do on things http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/08/update-for-green-unison-day-13-september.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-6827909740843210298Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:07:00 +00002018-07-12T17:11:10.201+01:00Climate BillClimate changeGreen NetworkGreen WorkplaceScottish ParliamentStop Climate Chaos Some 'green' dates for your diaries this autumn, from UNISON Scotland's Green Network!   We are planning for a day of green workplace action that we hope branches will take part in on Thursday 13 September.   The idea is for branches across Scotland to join in some co-ordinated action for helping cut emissions at work. A range of possible http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/07/our-green-network-day-thursday-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-6365229575332709239Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:38:00 +00002018-06-05T12:38:16.155+01:00 Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay The theme is to #BeatPlasticPollution and there are lots of ideas online about how to do that, globally and locally. Check out the United Nations Environment Programme on today's theme - and look closer to home in Scotland through the work of some of the many members of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. UNISON is an active member of SCCS, whose AGM is in Glasgow http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/06/world-environment-day-ideas-for-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-6738011756482236658Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +00002018-05-01T10:43:57.984+01:00 Today (Saturday) the delegation visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest death camp created by the NAZI Third Reich. It was a very emotional experience for the delegates who visited the various blocks used for housing those held in the camp, including those used for women and children. We also stood at the selection ramp, visited all 4 crematoria, soviet prisoners graves and other open http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/03/auschwitz-study-tour-day-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-1682967367251018757Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +00002018-04-30T11:38:59.390+01:00 The delegation visited Auschwitz 1 (death camp) today (Friday) where we witnessed the recorded atrocities committed by the Nazi Third Reich. It was an emotional experience for those attending. We visited various blocks representing the various nations and categories of people selected for extermination. The group also visited crematoria one and the gas chamber before laying a wreath and http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/04/auschwitz-study-tour-day-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-3719018251970132348Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:43:00 +00002018-04-27T12:45:55.968+01:00 UNISON delegation are taking part in an Auschwitz study tour to raise awareness of the atrocities of the Holocaust and also to honour Jane Haining – the only Scottish woman known to have died in the concentration camp. The tour – which will be undertaken by UNISON representatives from across Scotland – is part of the union’s ongoing work to educate members, and the wider community to ensure http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/04/auschwitz-study-tour-day-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-8294513395708176460Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:51:00 +00002018-04-26T12:00:25.153+01:00 UNISON activists are embarking on a study tour to Auschwitz to raise awareness of the atrocities of the Holocaust and also to honour Jane Haining – the only Scottish woman known to have died in the concentration camp. The tour – which will be undertaken by UNISON representatives from across Scotland – is part of the union’s ongoing work to educate members, and the wider community to ensure http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/04/unison-auschwitz-study-tour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-6695058678486605067Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:25:00 +00002018-04-23T16:25:57.460+01:00local governmentpay UNISON (and other unions) submitted our pay claim in January for 2018-19. WHAT WE ASKED FOR: The claim was for a flat rate increase of £1500 or 6.5% - whichever was the greater ( based on a 37 hr week and applied after the Scottish Local Government t Living Wage rate has been updated), with a similar percentage increase in allowances. We are also looking for a commitment to make up for http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/04/local-government-pay-all-you-need-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay S)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-8829292951401277908Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:23:00 +00002018-04-21T11:23:54.977+01:00local govtThe Scottish Liberal Democrats have always been strong supporters of local government. That's why it is very disappointing that they have teamed up with the Tories in East Dunbartonshire to attack the wages, terms and conditions, and work life balance of council staff. Doubly disappointing when they refused to even discuss the issues until threatened with a legal challenge. The Scottish http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2018/04/should-having-liberal-democrats-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave Watson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-4234488561892797938Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:59:00 +00002017-11-10T11:09:46.986+00:00CubaFestivalfilmGlasgowinternationalUNISONA reminder that the Havana Glasgow Film Festival runs from today until Sunday 12 November. The festival has a great selection of films and UNISON is associated with the screening of From Ghost Town to Havana at 7.15pm at the CCA, Glasgow, on Friday 10 November. Ghost Town to Havana is a heartbreaking, funny, and inspirational story about mentorship, life, love, murder, kids and baseball inhttp://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2017/11/havana-glasgow-film-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-1767391229617770101Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:02:00 +00002017-09-07T11:44:47.215+01:00Climate changeenergyEnvironmentGreen WorkplaceJust TransitionScottish GovernmentStop Climate ChaosSTUC You may have spotted some good news about climate action in yesterday’s Programme for Government, including action on phasing out new fossil fuel cars, investment in active travel, drink deposit schemes and low carbon infrastructure. (UNISON briefing here). We particularly welcome news of the Just Transition Commission, although we still need to hear the details of it and some other http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2017/09/three-things-unison-members-can-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-5062497279965469558Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:33:00 +00002017-08-03T17:37:19.776+01:00Climate changeEnvironmentGreen WorkplaceJust TransitionScottish GovernmentStop Climate Chaostransport UNISON members are being urged to help make Scotland’s new Climate Change Act as strong as possible. With other members of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), we are disappointed that the Scottish Government’s proposals for the new Bill are not ambitious enough. The SCCS Act for our Future campaign has an easy online E Action. You can click here to email First Minister Nicola Sturgeonhttp://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2017/08/act-for-our-future-help-make-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fiona M)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-2026539558193617482Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:56:00 +00002017-06-06T11:36:53.140+01:00 This is Pat Rowland's, UNISON Scotland, speech at Scottish Labour Party Conference on Early Education and childcare.     "Early Education and childcare has become a political football over the years with publicly provided provision becoming a hostage to fortune at the whim of councils trying to manage SNP and Tory cuts to Local Authorities. Early years establishments follow http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2017/03/early-years-and-childcare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UNISON Scotland)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-4248043833684332873Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:16:00 +00002017-02-15T16:16:15.663+00:00 Please find below a list of training courses where we still have availability. If you have any activists who are interested in attending any of these courses please go to http://www.unison-scotland.org/learning/ for an application form  Please note that all of the courses are subject to numbers. • Employment Law Discrimination – 14 March – Edinburgh closing date extended to 1 http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2017/02/courses-available-in-march-and-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-2079670410648287031Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:53:00 +00002016-12-15T12:53:01.495+00:00UNISON Scotland branches joined the trade union lobby of the Scottish Parliament today. Calling for a budget that defends public services.Mark Ferguson, Chair of UNISON Scotland's Local Government Committee addresses the lobby.http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2016/12/budget-lobby-of-scottish-parliament-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dave Watson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-8173724216480353729Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:19:00 +00002016-07-25T16:19:20.342+01:00educationTrainingunison learning Please find below a list of upcoming training courses where we still have availability. If you have any activists who are interested in attending any of these courses please arrange for the booking form to be completed and then forward to activisteducationscotland@unison.co.uk or post to Activist Education (Scotland), UNISON, 53 Shore Street, Inverness, IV1 1NF as soon as possible:- • http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2016/07/courses-coming-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359497.post-2255539893922283675Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:46:00 +00002016-07-16T13:46:50.272+01:00conferenceeducationFENational Delegate ConferenceScotland in UNISON Conference reports; Education plan: Support staff role ignored; FE ballot and Pride report. The union’s briefing on the Scottish Government Education Plan: says: “…the absence of any recognition of the wider education team is very disappointing. It also warns of plans to to remove schools from local democratic control. Please note: The print version of this issue referred to school staff as ‘http://unison-scotland.blogspot.com/2016/07/july-scotland-in-unison-now-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0