The January Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM Council members Covid advice UNISON elects new General

TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Colleague BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Wednesday 3rd March 2021 (Virtual) Please note that the Branch

UNISON is able to support members with several different forms of financial assistance, ranging from COVID-19 specific grants, debt advice

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

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

Colleagues Below is a letter that is being issued to all members in Schools and early years establishments. Robin Taggart

Colleagues Inverclyde now has one of the highest levels of covid-19 infections in Scotland with 578 of 100,000 people infected.

Dear Colleague Firstly can I wish all of you a very Happy New Year. I hope that it proved to

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

The Branch would like to wish all of our members a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year – especially to

The Branch Office will be closed from 24th December until 5th January, if any Members have any concerns or issues

Dear Colleague Please find below a copy of guidance which was issued to all managers yesterday following the announcement by

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

The December Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Council Budget update STUC Congress #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update

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

UNISON Inverclyde is calling for the Scottish Government’s £500 bonus payment (full time equivalent) to NHS and Social Care staff

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Trade Unions representing the bulk of the Local Government workforce today submitted their 2021 pay claim to COSLA. The claim

A reminder that Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is still available: Articles include: They say they value

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

No Going Back to Normal – campaign update UNISON Scotland regional secretary Mike Kirby said: Thank you for supporting UNISON’s

The December Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Council Budget update STUC Congress #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

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

Branch Secretary Robin Taggart gives members an update on the upcoming Council Budget. On the 3rd December Inverclyde council agreed

UNISON Scotland will mount a strong campaign to win the £500 payment announced by the Scottish Government for ALL local

Commenting on Monday’s announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, UNISON Scotland regional secretary Mike Kirby said: “We welcome today’s announcement

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

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

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: They say they value us – it’s

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

Commenting on the Chancellor’s comprehensive spending review yesterday, UNISON Scottish secretary Mike Kirby (pictured below) said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has

The November Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update Quarriers Pay Claim update Council

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you

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

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

The Scottish government must fund local councils properly to keep communities safe and rebuild the country following the pandemic. UNISON

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has set up one hour monthly lunchtime webinar series which will look at front

The November Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update Quarriers Pay Claim update Council

At the next Policy & Resources committee the council will consider a jobs recovery plan for Inverclyde. The proposal is

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you

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

UNISON Inverclyde Branch have submitted a pay claim on behalf of members to Quarriers senior management team. Pay discussions are

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

UNISON, the public services union has launched the #PlugTheGap campaign to protect our Council services. UNISON’s campaign is calling for:

UNISON, the public services union has responded to Public Health Scotland report. Deborah Clarke, UNISON head of community said: “Throughout

UNISON, the public services union, has given a strong welcome to Friday’s announcement by Nicola Sturgeon that priority testing is

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

The October Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: No Going back to Normal UNISON Labour Link update Branch

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

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

The following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

The October Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: No Going back to Normal UNISON Labour Link update Branch

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 2020/21 Championship season with a trackside advertising

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

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You

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

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: No Going Back To Normal; Organising during

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

Looking beyond the pandemic – UNISON have launched our campaign for improved public services and working conditions for those who

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

Colleagues, Further to the First Minister’s announcements on Tuesday, the council are planning to review existing home working arrangements. This

You’re on mute!’ Is a frequent cry during online meetings. #Don’tStayonMute campaign aims to reassure people who are suffering from

The September Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Covid update for Council members UNISON Scotland welcomes Independent Review

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

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You

Looking beyond the pandemic – UNISON have launched our campaign for improved public services and working conditions for those who

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

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

The September Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Covid update for Council members UNISON Scotland welcomes Independent Review

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

The council have today issued this guidance in respect of employees having to quarantine following a trip aboard. “Council employees

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

UNISON Scotland yesterday welcomed the announcement of a fundamental independent review of adult social care, led by Derek Feeley, which

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

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

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You

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

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

The following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations

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

UNISON Scotland today called for ‘serious discussion’ about long-term sustainability of local government, in response to Audit Scotland’s briefing paper

The August Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Safe return to work online seminar Unison Welfare, there for

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

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

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

UNISON Scotland today responded to the Scottish Government’s plan for post-Covid economic recovery. Details are below and further information including

Branch lifelong learning Officer Calum McLellan, pictured above, is highlighting the Dyslexia Inverclyde group‘s hosting of the Scottish movie premiere

If any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on

The August Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Safe return to work online seminar Unison Welfare, there for

The Sunflower Charity have produced a special lanyard for people with hidden Disabilities and Illnesses and Branch Health and Safety

Dear Colleague Please find below some important links which I would encourage you to spend time reading especially as members

UNISON Scotland has developed a short online two hour course which any member or current activist can attend. UNISON is

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

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

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

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

The UNISON Scotland LGBT+ Newsletter summer edition is now available. Articles include: How your LGBT+ committee have been representing you

Unison Scotland today responded to the First Minister’s announcement that schools return from 11 August 2020, details are below and

Unison Scotland launched this survey earlier this month on their website: “Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Scotland’s Care Workers For Change; Branches thank

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

Branch Lifelong Learning Officer, Calum McLellan, pictured below takes the opportunity to highlight these UNISON courses. “There is some availability

It can often be tricky to figure out which benefits you are eligible for and how to claim. Check now

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

Unison Scotland today commented on the Deputy First Minister’s statement of extra money for education in Scotland, details are below

Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your workplace? Never have they been more important, we

Unison Scotland today launched a campaign for Short changed Scottish care workers, details are below and further information is available

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

In this issue : Coronavirus update for Council members All welcome Here There for You Retired? Stay in Unison Remember

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

Unison Scotland posted this article on their website today: “Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since 2016 we

Branch Lifelong Learning Officer, Calum McLellan, pictured above takes the opportunity to highlight this Open University opportunity. “Employees in Scotland

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

The Sunflower Charity have produced a special lanyard for people with hidden Disabilities and Illnesses and Branch Health and Safety

After the success of our earlier delivery of hand sanitisers to workplaces last month our activists are again out and

Dave Prentis, who has been general secretary of UNISON since 2001 has announced that he is to retire on 31

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you

Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your workplace? Never have they been more important, we

In this issue : Coronavirus update for Council members All welcome Here There for You Retired? Stay in Unison Remember

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

Dear Colleague I hope you are all well and safe. Please find below some update information. Returning to work –

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

Don’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

This month’s Unison Labour Link Scotland edition is now available on the Unison Scotland website Labour Link Bulletin June 2020

Reacting to Tuesday’s announcement by John Swinney on plans for Scottish schools to return to full-time in August, UNISON’s Scottish

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you

Dear Karma Care Member, Can you please take 5 minutes to complete the following survey on your terms and conditions

Colleagues Please find an update briefing now that the 12 week self isolation period is due to end. Members who

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

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

At UNISON Inverclyde, we’re not afraid to think differently about the best way of helping our members. Our activists have

In this issue : Unison Education Staff Survey Coronavirus advice for Council members Unison Labour Link update United against Racism

UNISON is at the forefront of campaigning against racism in Scotland and we stand in solidarity with the black community

UNISON Inverclyde has seen a huge leap in new joiners to branch during the Covid 19 period with 153 new

Covid 19 has claimed many lives both and Unison Scotland members are at the forefront of supporting patients, clients and

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

CORONAVIRUS Education staff: Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your school? Never have they been

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, please click on the link below: Scotland in UNISON

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

Colleagues I hope you are well and staying safe. Below is some update information that you might find helpful. Schools/Early

Colleagues Self-isolating – The 12 week period for members self-isolating is due to come to an end in the middle

The Scottish government has indicated that schools will return on August 11th. Some staff are also currently working in hubs.

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

Following the statement by the First Minister, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Fair Work Fiona Hyslop met with the

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

Colleagues Self-isolating – The 12 week period for members self-isolating is due to come to an end in the middle

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Workplace health and safety is central to the Unison Scotland’s pandemic response and this will intensify as we plan for

Please fill out Unison Scotland’s local government workers’ survey. We need your thoughts on how we deliver a fairer more

Unison Scotland are conducting a short survey of staff working in education. We need your views about safe working in

UNISON Scotland has launched a campaign today for local government workers who are delivering vital services during COVID-19 crisis. They

Workplace health and safety is central to the Unison Scotland’s pandemic response and this will intensify as we plan for

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Unison wrote yesterday to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to seek assurances that £155m emergency funding designated for Scottish councils will

STUC Live Event The STUC has joined up with Trades Councils from Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh & Lothians and Glasgow to

To mark Workers’ Memorial Day Inverclyde Council has created a short video tribute to remember those who have lost their

Unison Scotland released this Press Release today, visit https://unison-scotland.org for further information. Everyone around the UK is urged to take

Unison Scotland released this Press Release today, visit https://unison-scotland.org for further information. “The country is to be asked to observe

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

Unison Inverclyde would like to once again thank our members working for Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership,

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Dear Colleague Annual Leave During Covid-19 The council has issued new guidance in respect of annual leave during the covid-19

UNISON Scotland Press Release, 9th April 2020: After days of negotiations UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement

Members who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to

In this issue : Thank You to our Members Are Your details up to date? Coronavirus Information for Council employees

Tonight Inverclyde Council’s corporate communications team put out a message to all staff on behalf of the chief executive, thanking

Unison Inverclyde would like to thank our members working for Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership, Quarriers, River

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Crisis: UNISON speaking up for workers on

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

Now more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for

Dear Colleague Please find below updated guidance. I have also included the council guidance affecting members with underlying health problems,

This is further guidance for members following the information below which was previously circulated. Key Workers The council are in

Dear Colleague Please find below updated advice following the recent Inverclyde Council briefing. Women members who are pregnant Members who

Inverclyde Council have now agreed to provide staff with regular updates as the situation with COVID-19 develops and evolves. UNISON

UNISON Inverclyde are holding discussions with all our employers locally on the current and anticipated impact of Covid-19 on the

UNISON Inverclyde welcomes the Members budget working group proposal to use reserves, rather than cut vital jobs and services, to

The Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened

Local authorities have been issued with new guidance in relation to paid leave for employees who are instructed to self-isolate

A reminder that the Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 4th March at 12.30pm in the Greenock Town Hall.

Mike Kirby UNISON Scotland’s regional secretary, commenting on the Scottish Budget 2020-21, said: “The Scottish budget agreement brings some certainty

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

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

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020. The meeting will be

In this issue : Branch AGM Unison Scotland supports call for a second Independence referendum Council Budget Social Media Warning

The Scottish Government draft budget for 2020/21 has been published. The spending total amounts to a real terms increase of

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : UNISON Scotland’s agenda for 2020, Facing

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

Scotland’s largest union, UNISON, voted overwhelmingly yesterday to support the call for a second independence referendum, at a time to

Unison Scotland’s Spring 2020 edition of Futures, the newsletter for people who care about public services is now available :

Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020. The meeting will be

The Scottish Government have announced that they intend to issue their draft budget on the 6th February. It is expected

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

Council members continue to ask this very important question, so we are posting our guidance on this matter again. Members

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

UNISON Scotland’s Disabled Members’ Committee has launched its new campaign which aims to challenge attitudes to disabled people in the

Members living on a low income constantly struggle to make ends meet – and this can be particularly acute in

In this issue : Unison Scotland election manifesto Branch letter to MSP Cinema Treat Winter Fuel Grant 2019/20 Unison Be

Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Make this election for public services

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

The general election is hugely important for the future of UNISON members and the services they deliver. It’s vital that

On Friday Branch Officials Joe Pearce and Dougie Maclean handed in a letter to Stuart McMillan MSP asking for his

Don’t miss out on your Cinema tickets if you haven’t got yours yet. The Saturday morning show of Frozen is

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