In this issue : Save from Harm – Unison Scotland Social Work Survey Council Budget Update for Classroom Assistants Christmas

This is a survey of staff working in social work teams. As well as social workers and social work assistants/support

The branch will be issung briefings and updates relating to the 2020/21 budget process over the new few weeks. Some

Unison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat for branch members returns later this month, tickets will be available from the

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Milestone reached for Malawi maternity clinic;

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

Reports on the some of the UNISON Scotland input to the Annual STUC Women’s Conference on Monday 28 and Tuesday

Dear Colleague Over the next few days meetings are being held with employees whose jobs may be affected by next

Have you ever given much thought about how your pension fund is invested? Did you know that compared to the

In this issue : Council Budget Update Do you know where your Pension fund is invested? Morton Sponsorship continues Christmas

Branch Secretary Robin Taggart explains what the Budget proposals mean for you So all the talk was, that for the

Talks between the joint unions, CoSLA and the Cabinet Secretary Derek Mackay met recently with no firm commitment to reopen

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Young lead the way on saving

Over the last few months a lot of Council members have asked this very important question, so we are posting

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

Did you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for

UNISON Inverclyde is encouraging members to support upcoming School Strikes on the 20th September. The branch will be participating in

Unison Scotland’s Autumn 2019 edition of Futures: the newsletter for people who care about public services is now available :

UNISON Scotland will join the trade union movement to defend our democracy and resist the shutdown of our parliament. Join

It is clear that local government has borne the brunt of cuts over the last 10 years. A range of

UNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a

Unison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2019/20 Championship season with a trackside advertising

In this issue : Green Unison Day Unison Inverclyde on the BBC Pension Protections New Branch for FE Members Inverclyde

The latest Scottish Pensions bulletin is now available. The bulletin contains updates on changes to public sector pension schemes. The

UNISON Scotland is urging branches to organise a day of action on climate change on our second Green UNISON Day

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

UNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a

Did you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for

Members in Quarriers will be aware that all support workers, employed in care at Home and Housing Support services are

Over the last few months a lot of Council members have asked this very important question, so we are posting

UNISON has once again launched a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Reports from Scotland at UNISON National

Members will know the Pay Agreement included a re-opener clause which provided a “commitment to re-open negotiations with the Trade

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

The Branch’s June newsletter is now available : In this issue : Council Budget Update Do you work out with

Members often ask questions or raise concerns about being asked to undertake duties which they believe sit outside their role.

Robin Taggart, Branch Secretary, provides an update on the next budget round. “It doesn’t seem that long since the council

UNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

UNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school

UNISON’s position regarding the proposal to close three adult residential care homes within Quarriers Village is detailed in the letter

It’s time to choose who speaks for you on UNISON’s national executive council. You’re hard at work keeping our vital

Unison Inverclyde have been delighted to sponsor Greenock Morton during the 2018/19 Championship season with a trackside advertising board at

Following the Local Government pay settlement you may receive backdated pay on top of your normal pay on 1st May

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

A memorial service was held on Friday 26th April in Clyde Square, Greenock to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. Inverclyde

The Branch’s April newsletter is now available : In this issue : Council Budget Quarriers Issues Unison Labour Link International

Prior to the Council agreeing its budget on the 21st March, the branch wrote to all elected members regarding some

28th April 2019 is International Workers’ Memorial Day where we remember those who have died as a result of accidents,

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

UNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a

The announcement that Quarriers board of trustees are proposing to close three services in Quarriers village; Davidson House, Kelly House

SSSC Registration is vital for our members employed within Quarriers. Almost every direct care role within Quarriers requires the individual

The Branch’s March newsletter is now available : In this issue : Unison says NO to Council Cuts Local Government

Advice Services Cuts • The reduction of three posts in Advice Services is predicated upon a “redesign of advice services”.

School Cleaning Cuts • The decision to reduce non-hygiene area cleaning by 1 day per week is an extremely serious

CLD Cuts • Community Work has been hit disproportionately during the past few years of cuts. If the service loses

Museum Cuts • £68,000 is 27% of the Museum budget; a disproportionate amount to cut for a service this size.

Unison Inverclyde are continuing their campaign against the proposed Job Cuts at Inverclyde Council. A letter has been sent to

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Exposing the ‘silent slaughter’ of services.

Dear Member, Thank you to all of you who voted in the recent local government pay ballot. 91% of you

Unison today launched their campaign against the proposed Inverclyde Council cuts. Unison Inverclyde’s message remains clear and consistent. Inverclyde Council

The Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened

The Branch’s February newsletter is now available : In this issue : Branch AGM. Inverclyde Council Budget Local Government Pay

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th February 2019. Please make every effort

Dear Colleague I am providing a further update regarding the 2019/20 budget. Council Tax The council will set it’s council

Dear Colleague I thought it would be helpful to provide a further update on the council’s budget position for 2019/20.

Please note nominations for Branch Officer positions close at noon on Friday 8th February 2019. Nominations are sought for the

Unison Inverclyde was delighted to accept the UIA Gold 1st prize in the Best Online Presence category in this year’s

Colleagues The outcome of the consultative ballot on the revised pay offer is that 91% of members voted to accept

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th February 2019. The meeting will be

The Branch’s January newsletter is now available : In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19. Christmas Cinema Treat.

Inverclyde Council will agree a budget for the forthcoming year (2019/20) in March. Although a date for a full council

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

Following the revised pay offer from the Scottish Employers in December, UNISON are conducting a further consultative ballot asking members

UNISON is asking for your views on the pay offer that has been put forward by COSLA which is a

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Council staff vote in record numbers

Following our ballot on the new pay and grading structure, the Branch is pleased to confirm that 85% of members

UNISON, Unite and the GMB have sent a joint letter to the leader of every local authority across Scotland urging

Local Government Members will have received a consultative ballot paper with an explanation booklet asking whether you agree or disagree

Unison Inverclyde’s Christmas Cinema Treat is a popular as ever and tickets are still available for all shows except the

Tickets continue to be snapped up by members with the Sunday showing of the Grinch now sold out. There will

The Branch’s November newsletter is now available In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19. Further information regarding Inverclyde

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Biggest equal pay strike ever –

The result of Unison’s Scotland’s consultative ballot is: 79% of those voting voted to reject the offer. 67% of those

Branch Officials Joe Pearce and Robin Taggart are pictured campaigning to REJECT the Offer. There is still time to have

Branch Officials Veronica Rasmussen and Joe Pearce joined David Shaw, John Cunningham and Carys Knox from the Waterfont Cinema to

Unison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat returns in December, tickets will be available from the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock

Click here to vote  www.unison-scotland.org/its-one-team-we-all-deserve-fair-pay/

UNISON has always campaigned for free at the point of use public childcare service and therefore welcomes the proposal to

Any questions you have should be answered here, if you need any further information speak to your Workplace Steward or

The October edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19, Inverclyde

UNISON Scotland is calling on Local Government members to REJECT the employers’ latest pay offer in an online ballot running

Unison Inverclyde’s popular Free Christmas Cinema Treat for members returns again in December and will be on Saturday 1st and

Colleagues Council officers have developed a revised pay and grading model, the details of which they will announce over the

The latest edition of Unison Scotland’s, Scotland in Unison newsletter is now available, articles include : Pay campaigns smash the

The Branch is always looking to improve communication to our members and we’re asking all members to register with myUNISON.

Revised Pay Offer Thanks to all our Local Government members who engaged in the ONE Team campaign and signed one

Local services throughout Scotland could be plunged into crisis after – UNISON, Unite and the GMB – wrote to COSLA

UNISON will recommend that it’s local government members reject the latest revised pay offer from COSLA when they hold a

UNISON Inverclyde’s Albert Sorrie pictured with the discussion document. Last month members of Unison and EIS at West College Greenock

Unison Scotland’s latest Scottish Pensions Bulletin (link below) focuses on the SLGPS structure review, the case for halting future increases

Unison Inverclyde are supporting Unison Scotland’s ‘Local Government ONE Team’ campaign for fair pay that we all deserve fair pay

Unison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2018/19 Championship season with a trackside advertising

The August edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Local Government Pay 2018/19 Inverclyde Leisure

Following our recent ballot of Quarriers members on the final pay offer for 2018/19, 77% of members voted to accept

UNISON Inverclyde recently undertook a Survey of Inverclyde Leisure members regarding temperatures at work. The survey was completed by 38

The largest trade union in local government have slammed John Swinney’s, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and

This is a letter from Deputy First Minister John Swinney responding to the postcards and letters sent to him as

This is to keep you up to date on the Local Government pay negotiations. Here is the joint trade union

Unison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and

Did you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for

The latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available with all the National news. Click on the link below

Members in Quarriers are currently being consultatively balloted on this years pay deal. The following attachment links will give you

Unison Scotland’s July edition of Council Connections is now available. This links to all the UNISON news about Scottish local

There is a consultation going on about a possible restructuring of Scottish Local Government Pensions schemes. The aim is to

UNISON has once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school

The latest edition of UNISON’s Scottish Pensions Bulletin covers the SLGPS structural review, NHS contribution rates, retirement at 55 and

The new edition of Unison Scotland’s Public Service Futures is now available: Articles include: the new Scottish budget process, the

The May edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Pay 2018/19 Quarrier’s News International Workers

This is to keep you up to date on the local government pay negotiations. A joint trade union letter was

UNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school

In May’s Issue Unions fight off facility time attack Council pay: Joint call to government for funding Council slammed as

UNISON Scotland issued a Press Release today regarding the Pay claim for Local Government Workers, the text of this is

Attached is an important newsletter for our members working in Quarrier’s where you will find out what UNISON is doing

Wednesday the 16th of May is the UK’s first National Numeracy Day and Unison would like to invite all members

On 28 April each year – International Workers’ Memorial Day – we remember the dead and fight for the living.

The April edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Pay 2018/19 Branch Development Event Waspi

On 28 April each year – International Workers’ Memorial Day – we remember the dead and fight for the living.

We are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you

Unison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their support of the local WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) Inverclyde Support Group.

Unison Inverclyde is holding a Branch Development event for Branch Officers and Stewards this week. The aim of this event

Join the UNISON Lottery and you could win £1,000, plus, it’s a powerful way for branches and individuals to support

The March edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Council Budget AGM Review Unison Learning

Calum McLellan, UNISON Inverclyde’s Life Long Learning Officer writes “The Government’s Lifelong Learning policy for Scotland is about ‘personal fulfilment

Inverclyde Council met earlier today and set its budget for the forthcoming financial year – 2018/19. UNISON has been campaigning

Inside the March Issue : Standing up for local services March Against Racism Saturday 17 March Glasgow Glasgow women lead

UNISON Inverclyde is launching its ‘Homecare Manifesto’ on the 13th and 14th March at Craigend Resource Centre, 2pm to 4pm.

As you may be aware UNISON advised the council that the terms of the adverse weather policy should be fully

On 12 January 2018 UNISON, along with the other Scottish Local Government trade unions, submitted a pay claim for a

The Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th February at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened by

Colleagues, Following our statement yesterday the Corporate Management Team at Inverclyde Council have requested a meeting with the Trade Unions

Colleagues UNISON have told Inverclyde Council that they should be looking to close all non-essential services on Thursday 1st and

Details of the AGM Agenda are below AGM 2018 Agenda(1)

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February, the meeting will be held

The latest edition of Futures gives updates on the local government budget, behaviour in schools and the expansion of early

On 12 January 2018 UNISON, along with the other Scottish Local Government trade unions, submitted a pay claim for a

Veronica Rasmussen, Branch Officer writes, Staff and partner colleagues across Inverclyde have a role to play in helping change service access behaviours.  

UNISON has submitted our 2018/20 budget submission to all Councillors. This is a UNISON submission and focuses on services areas

The February edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : AGM Inverclyde Council Budget Save Care

We are now entering the final phase of the decision making process for the 2018/20 budget. First up is the

East Dunbartonshire Council has effectively withdrawn from entering into a shared service partnership with Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire. A decision

About 18 months ago Inverclyde Unison Branch decided to provide four members of the Port Glasgow Otters (PGO) Swimming Club

Unison Inverclyde’s Newsletter ‘Bread & Roses’ has won the Bronze Award in the Unison Scotland Communications Awards which were announced

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February and full details are available

UNISON branches are campaigning hard against looming council budget cuts that will see more jobs lost and increasing damage to

Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February and full details are available

UNISON Inverclyde Branch continues our campaign against 116 frontline Job cuts by Inverclyde Council. All Local Government members received a

Unison Inverclyde says these cuts are not necessary with a full page advert in the Greenock Telegraph today. Branch Stewards

Trade unions representing local government workers across Scotland (UNISON, Unite and GMB) have submitted their pay claim to local government

Drew White, UNISON Inverclyde Steward and Co-Chair of the Inverclyde HSCP Health & Safety Committee asks members to read the

Unison’s “There for You” Winter Fuel Grant was launched on 4th December 2017 and runs until the closing date of

The Scottish Government has published its pay policy for the next financial year. This briefing below outlines the main provisions

UNISON welcomes Inverclyde Council’s decision to commit to the use of free reserves to balance its budget for 2018/20. UNISON

Mark Ferguson, Chair of UNISON Scotland Local Government Service Group has sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance,

Drew White, UNISON Inverclyde Steward and Co-Chair of the Inverclyde HSCP Health & Safety Committee asks members to read the

Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and

The December issue of Scotland in UNISON is now available. Articles include : Council workers say Pay Up Now! Glasgow:

The Scottish Government has published their draft budget for 2018/19. UNISON Scotland has published a briefing giving an overview of

The December edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Cinema Treat There for You, Unison

Unison’s “There for You” Winter Fuel Grant launched on 4th December 2017 and runs until the closing date of 16th

Unison Inverclyde held their popular Free Christmas Cinema Treat for members at the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock on Saturday and

The STUC is holding a Budget Day rally as part of its coordinated campaign for public service investment and public

Council services have born the brunt of austerity in Scotland and with the draft Scottish budget due on 14 December,

Unison has its’ own Charity called ‘There for You’ (previously known as Unison Welfare). The ‘There for You’ Charity provides

Please click on the link below to read UNISON Scotland’s briefing on the UK Autumn Budget 2017 and the implications

As you may be aware UNISON Inverclyde are backing a call for a fair funding settlement for Local Government with

UNISON Inverclyde are backing a call for a fair funding settlement for Local Government. UNISON Inverclyde Communications Officer, Dougie Maclean

Tickets for Unison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat will be available from the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock from Monday

Due to the success of our previous events at the Waterfront Cinema the Branch will be holding the Annual Cinema

The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government Committee is conducting an inquiry into the budget for the next financial year. At this

UNISON Scotland has called on the Scottish Government and all public service employers to take action immediately in order to

UNISON Scotland’s latest Scottish Pensions Bulletin highlights the importance of transparency in investment costs as well as same sex partner

Inside this issue. Whether you work in local government, the NHS, police, education or any other public service, you need

As Inverclyde Council members will be aware the formal trawl is going ahead this week with letters being issued today

Inverclyde UNISON branch recognise that the budget challenges facing the Council are not of their own choosing. UNISON and the

Colleagues Members whose jobs may be affected by budget cuts will be called to meetings with local managers before the

The Scottish Government’s annual pay policy covers UNISON members in NDPB’s, public corporations, fire and police. It also indirectly impacts

March & Rally, 7 October, Edinburgh There is a rally against the public sector pay cap which will be held

The Scottish Government has published its programme of legislation and administrative actions for the coming parliamentary year. UNISON Scotland has

Don’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the Branch news as

The Scottish Government established a review of business rates that has now reported. This briefing outlines the review’s recommendations and

The August edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Unison at the Port Glasgow Comet

UNISON Inverclyde had their annual stall at the Port Glasgow Comet Festival today. Branch Officers, Carol Ann Connolly, Billy Matthews

UNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Wednesday 26 July 2017) against the government, which means that employment tribunal

A campaign to help Scotland’s public sector save and raise millions of pounds is being stepped up today (20 July

Inside this issue. College staff win pay cap busting deal Scotland at UNISON Brighton Conference: Reports of Scotland’s contribution at

This is of particular relevance to members who are SSSC registered. Stewards have experienced difficulties when members leave it very

After the successful launch of our Home Care Staff Survey last week at Craigend Resource Centre we are inviting any

UNISON Scotland’s latest edition of Public Service Futures is now available. This edition contains an update on control of councils

UNISON Scotland’s briefing reports on our latest research on the ageing workforce. It use FoI requests to public sector employers

Tuesday 20th and Friday 23rd June, 1pm to 4pm both days. Inverclyde Unison Branch are holding a lunch event for

Colleagues Following the article in the Council’s Insider magazine for employees we would like to clarify our position. UNISON Inverclyde

Scottish local government pay ballot result. The result of the Scottish strike ballot which closed yesterday was 62.7% in favour

30th May 2017 To all UNISON members – Inverclyde Council Colleagues BUDGET 2018/20 – Soft Trawl The Council will shortly

If you haven’t voted in the Pay Ballot make sure that you post your Ballot paper tomorrow. UNISON recommends that

The results of the 2017 National Executive Council election are now available. Click on the link below. These members will

The latest edition of UNISON Scotlands Retired Members newsletter is now available. Click on the link below to view. Locally

Local Government members, the ballot papers have arrived, don’t forget to vote YES. If you have any questions contact your

Important information for UNISON members who are registered professional members of any of the health and social care professional regulatory

Colleagues Due to an unforeseen administrative problem the original notices to employers had to be reissued, the consequence of this

The Branch’s May issue of the newsletter is out now, click on the link to read. In this month’s issue

Our branch wrote to all candidates standing in the 2017 Local Government elections asking them to sign up to UNISON’s

UNISON members to be balloted for industrial action – Voting opens 5 May & closes 30 May. Unison Scotland statement

The 2017 Local Government Election candidates for Inverclyde have been asked to commit to UNISON’s pledge of No Compulsory Redundancies

The 120th STUC Congress gets under way tomorrow and the 300 delegates gathering in Aviemore will be trying to ensure

UNISON Scotland has reacted angrily to a letter sent out by the GMB union to members regarding the Local Government

UNISON members have instructed their trade union to ballot 70,000 local government members across every local authority in Scotland on

UNISON Local Government members in Inverclyde were being urged this morning to reject their employer’s pay offer when Branch Officers

Public services are the number one issue for the vast majority of Scottish voters. UNISON Scotland have published a full

Launched at UNISON Scottish council today, this is the UNISON Scotland manifesto for the local government elections on 4 May

Colleagues Local Government Pay 2017 Please remember to vote in the online ballot and reject the offer You can vote

The Branch’s March issue of newsletter is now out, click on the link below to read. In this month’s issue

This week the Branch Committee heard a report from the Retired Members Officer, Billy Matthews where he outlined the plans

17th March to 7th April 2017 1. A Secure ballot page will be on UNISON UK sitewww.UNISON.org.uk/lgscot17 – We are

Colleagues The Local Government Committee considered the final offer made by the employers in respect of SJC Pay yesterday and

Colleagues Local government employers have tabled a final pay offer and the union is gearing up to consult members on

Colleagues The Branch has members who work for Quarriers in projects based in England. At a meeting with the Chief

Remember to check that you’re registered to vote in the Council elections, your Council matters, make sure you have your

The Branch held its Annual General Meeting today at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened by Branch Chairperson Pat

Inverclyde Council has agreed it’s budget for 2017/18 and as expected have decided not to make any further cuts to

Colleagues, below is a message from UNISON Scotland negotiators on the 2017 pay claim. The Scottish Joint Council Steering Group

Quarriers members have now been balloted for a second time on the 2016/17 pay offer. In December members voted against

Colleagues, Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd February. The meeting will be