UNISON Inverclyde March Newsletter
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Read moreThis week, BBC Scotland interviewed two River Clyde Homes staff members affected by the proposed ‘fire and rehire’ changes to
Read moreTuesday 7th January 2025 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear ColleagueBranch Annual General Meeting – Thursday 27th February 2025. Please note that
Read moreRevised offer accepted after Scottish government joins council pay and finance talks, says UNISON Local government staff across Scotland have
Read moreFollowing the Scottish government announcement that the national care service bill will not progress to Stage 2, UNISON regional manager Simon
Read moreFollowing a two-week strike in Perth & Kinross by schools and early years workers UNISON has secured commitments from the
Read moreThe Christmas Cinema Treat tickets will be available online from 12.30pm on Thursday 7th November using the link below. Only
Read moreTickets will be available to book online on Thursday 7th November from 12.30pm and the link to book tickets will
Read moreThe Members Christmas Cinema Treat returns in December with Disney’s Moana 2, Wicked and Red One with tickets available on
Read moreThe October Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update. Dear Colleague The council have advised us that they intend to impose the pay
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group report on Care Management is available on the UNISON Scotland website. This report reveals
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s local government committee has decided to run an official postal strike ballot for ALL council staff. The decision was taken
Read moreUNISON are balloting all local government members from Monday 19th August regarding the revised pay offer. This will be an electronic
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreThis is a reminder to our education members if you haven’t already please return your Strike ballot paper. We are
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreDear Colleague This is just a reminder to all members in schools and early years that you will soon be balloted
Read moreCommenting on the results of the general election, UNISON Scotland regional secretary Lilian Macer and UNISON Scotland convener Mark Ferguson
Read moreCatch up on the news from the National Delegate Conference (NDC) 2024 which took place in Brighton earlier this month, reports
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreCouncil and school workers in Scotland belonging to UNISON have voted overwhelmingly to reject a pay offer from local government
Read moreThe June Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreColleagues, UNISON’s Local Government Committee have considered the pay offer received from CoSLA. The committee were of the clear view that
Read moreThe May Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreCommenting on the resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary Lilian Macer said: “I would like to wish
Read moreScotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week as tensions grow over
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreIntroduction The Integrated Joint Board (IJB) are being asked to deliver a balanced budget over the next two/three years whilst
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreUNISON Scotland has launched it’s Women’s Development Programme on International Women’s Day 2024, as part of the union’s drive to
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives a further update on the upcoming Inverclyde Council Budget. Dear Colleague Inverclyde Council Budget 2024/26 On the
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the upcoming Council budget. Dear Colleague The full council will meet on Thursday 29th
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 21st February 2024 at the Beacon Arts Centre and was formally
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotland’s Pension Bulletin, (no.63) is now available, full details are on the UNISON Scotland website.
Read moreThe Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 21st February at 12.30pm in the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock.
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotland’s Newsletter ”Scotland in UNISON“ is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on Inverclyde Council’s Budget. The Deputy First Minister announced the budget settlement for
Read moreThe JanuaryBranch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreWorried about your winter fuel bill? UNISON There for You has a limited fund to offer one-off £200 grants to
Read moreDear Colleague Branch Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 21st February 2024 Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreThe Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 21st February at 12.30pm in the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock. Further information
Read moreThe December Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreNew Scottish government research shows that the biggest impact of pupil’s behavioural challenges falls on schools’ support staff, who are
Read moreThe long running pay dispute which closed schools across Scotland has been brought to an end as UNISON members vote
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe November Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read:
Read moreAll school strikes, (planned for Wednesday 8 and 15 November), have been suspended after talks between Cosla and UNISON have
Read moreTickets for the Christmas Cinema Treat will be available from 12.30pm on Friday 3rd November 2023 and is only available
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde school members joined colleagues from Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire on Wednesday in a further day of strike
Read moreThe Members Christmas Cinema Treat returns in December with Disney’s ’Wish’ and ‘The Hunger Games’ with tickets available on Friday
Read moreStrike Action Update – Points of Clarification Further to the post yesterday we have received a number of email responses from
Read moreAs you will be aware, following the recent consultative ballot on the revised pay offer, just short of 90% of
Read moreA consultative ballot of all local government workers closed today with 89.92 % voting to reject the offer. There was
Read moreThe October Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreVote REJECT – digital consultative pay ballot closes 12pm Monday 16 October UNISON’s local government committee – made up of
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde members in schools across Inverclyde have joined up to 21,000 members working in over 1,800 schools across 24
Read moreSchool strikes across Scotland are going ahead on 26th, 27th, and 28th September 2023. UNISON Scotland’s local government committee met
Read moreAfter the union’s local government committee agreeing today that the strikes will continue local strike arrangements are detailed below. Pickets
Read morehe September Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s local government committee met this morning (Thursday) and have voted unanimously to reject Cosla’s revised offer outright, which was
Read moreCommenting on Cosla’s revised pay offer which was sent to unions this evening (Wednesday), UNISON Scotland’s head of local government,
Read moreAlmost 2000 schools will close because of strikes, say UNISON UNISON has today (Monday) written to COSLA to say it
Read moreA big thank you to our school members in Inverclyde who delivered a massive local mandate and helped deliver the
Read moreSchool staff have voted to strike over pay at 24 councils across Scotland in ballot results announced today (Friday), says UNISON. It is the
Read moreCouncil members continue to contact the Branch asking this very important question so we are taking the opportunity to give
Read moreIf you’ve not voted yet, please search high and low, find that ballot paper, and send it back to secure
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreWaste services workers belonging to UNISON start four days of strike action today (Thursday), in Stirling, and Perth & Kinross.
Read moreSchool Staff – If you have not had a strike ballot through the door yet, UNISON Scotland’s helpline for ballot
Read moreDespite our efforts we are at an impasse with COSLA. They have not improved their pay offer made in April,
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe July Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreUnison Scotland’s survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreJohanna Baxter, UNISON Scotland head of local government, said: “If COSLA and the Scottish government are to achieve any of the
Read moreScotland’s Women GatHER, Saturday 24th June, Broomhill Community Hub, Greenock. Inverclyde Council has partnered with Elect Her to celebrate women in political
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreCouncil members continue to contact the Branch asking this very important question so we are taking the opportunity to give
Read moreThe Scottish Government’s troubled National Care Service Bill faced a further blow last week as UNISON, the UK’s biggest union
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreUNISON, the largest trade union representing 84,000 workers in local government in Scotland, condemned ‘outrageous’ behaviour by COSLA at a
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe May Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreOn 28th April each year, International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) is a time to remember those who have died either
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union, has overwhelmingly rejected COSLA’s pay offer and voted to take action to secure an
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is still available, click on the link below to read
Read moreThere is still time for Local government workers to vote on the COSLA pay offer with the consultative ballot open
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreLocal government workers are being advised to reject a new pay offer in a consultative ballot which will be launched
Read moreDear Colleague LG SJC Pay 2023/24 Following a meeting of COSLA Leaders on Friday 31st March we received a pay offer late yesterday
Read moreScotland’s largest public services union, UNISON, is calling on newly elected SNP leader and prospective first minister, Humza Yousaf, to
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreInverclyde HSCP is celebrating World Social Work Day at the Beacon Arts Centre Greenock PA15 1HJ from 1.30pm to 4pm. Information
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreReacting to the news that the Scottish government’s National Care Service (Scotland) Bill has been delayed until June, UNISON’s Scotland’s regional secretary
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 21st February 2023 in Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is still available, click on the link below to read
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe Branch joined trade unionists, councillors and community activists on Monday to lobby Greenock & Inverclyde MSP StuMcMillan in advance
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreThe Branch AGM is on Tuesday in the Greenock Town Hall at 12.30pm, a buffet will be available from 12pm.
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreThe National Care Service Bill proposes the biggest change to social work services in over 50 years. It transfers statutory
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotland’s Newsletter ”Scotland in UNISON“ is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreCouncil members continue to contact the Branch asking this very important question so we are taking the opportunity to give
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read more2023 Pay Claim Our joint TU pay claim for 2023 has now been submitted to COSLA. In summary our claim
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreThe winter fuel grant programme opens at 10am on Wednesday 25 January. It offers a one-off, non-repayable grant of £200
Read moreThe Branch January newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDear Colleague Branch Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 21st February 2023 Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreThe Branch was delighted to see so many of our members taking advantage of the offer of tickets for the
Read moreThe proposed National Care Service is not the care equivalent of the NHS.It is not a valid or effective response
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotland’s Newsletter ”Scotland in UNISON“ is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreIt can often be tricky to figure out which benefits you are eligible for and how to claim. Check now
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDear Colleague Next year the council may choose to make significant cuts to jobs and services in order to balance
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900
Read moreTerm-Time Members – The ballot result for term-time members was as follows: I want this given as a floating holiday –
Read moreThe EIS have announced a day of industrial action for teachers on Thursday 24th September. This is some early guidance for
Read moreThe Branch November newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreAll Term Time Members Dear Colleague Additional Days Annual leave Can I first of all thank all the term time members
Read moreWe have received a number of queries about the impact of the backdated pay award on members in receipt of
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreWorld leaders are not acting fast enough to prevent catastrophic climate change and they won’t move unless pushed. So please
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the implementation of the Local Government Pay Award for Inverclyde Council members.
Read moreThe Christmas Cinema Treat tickets will be available online from noon on Thursday 27th October using the links below: Matilda
Read moreUNISON, and sister trade unions Unite and GMB, are threatening pull out local government school staff and refuse workers on
Read moreThe Branch are delighted to announce that the Annual Christmas Members Cinema treat returns in December at the Waterfront Cinema
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreScotland’s largest union, UNISON, has criticised the Scottish Government for hiring a private legal firm to look at tax implications
Read moreUNISON members, the largest local government union, have voted to accept COSLA’s pay offer in a ballot of all local
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreThe September Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read more“We will not live with hunger, or live in the dark” UNISON tells cost-of-living demonstration That was the message from
Read moreUNISON Scotland has today launched its consultative ballot on local government pay. Strike action has been suspended while UNISON, Scotland’s
Read moreDear Colleague Revised Pay Offer Further to the earlier emails as to what the revised pay offer will mean as
Read moreDear Colleague Revised Pay Offer – Inverclyde Branch Position The latest national pay offer from CoSLA is a significant change
Read moreDetailed below are two emails that have been sent to Council members giving some clarity on the revised pay offer.
Read moreAfter days of intense negations with the First Minster, the Deputy First Minister, Scottish Government and COSLA. UNISON has now
Read moreBudget Cuts 2023/24 Many of you have been invited to attend meetings over the next few days to be told
Read moreMembers in Schools and Early Years Please find below some update information regarding the forthcoming strike action. Strike Pay All
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union, has today (Monday) confirmed that strikes will continue as they move to consult members
Read moreJohanna Baxter, UNISON head of local government said: “We have held detailed constructive talks with Deputy First Minister this evening at
Read moreUNISON, together with other local government trade unions, and representatives from COSLA will meet with the Deputy First Minister later
Read moreScotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says no agreement has been reached despite lengthy pay negotiations with COSLA today (Tuesday).
Read moreDear Colleague Members in Schools & Early Years Inverclyde Council have now been notified by UNISON that members in schools
Read moreUNISON has sent notices to nine councils across Scotland that school and early years staff will be on strike on
Read moreJohanna Baxter, UNISON Scotland head of local government said: “COSLA have got themself into quite a muddle on this. The
Read moreResponding to Nicola Sturgeon’s statement that council leaders should make a ‘decent 5% pay offer’ to staff to avert forthcoming
Read moreUNISON, the largest union in local government, met yesterday to discuss COSLA’s latest 3.5% pay offer. The union unanimously agreed
Read moreUNISON, the largest trade union in local government, have today served notice of strike action in eight local authorities. The
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available, click on the link below to read
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIn response to COSLA meeting with the Scottish government today (Friday), to discuss local government pay increase, Johanna Baxter, UNISON Scotland
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotland’s Scotland in UNISON is now available Articles this month include: Pay rises and public
Read moreCOSLA are missing in action in pay talks and have clearly had no discussions with the Scottish Government about resolving
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update for Council members. “I am briefing all members on the council’s budget position
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the Pay Ballot for Council members “Our members in schools and early years
Read moreThousands of council workers across Scotland have voted to take industrial action which will disrupt schools, early years centres, nurseries
Read moreIf you’ve received a Ballot Paper for the Scottish Local Government Pay Dispute, Selective Strike Ballot please remember to post
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreThe July Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government Pay Ballot Become a UNISON Steward Council Budget
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde are delighted to continue our sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2022/23 Championship season with a trackside advertising
Read moreCouncil members continue to contact the Branch asking this very important question so we are taking the opportunity to give
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreTracey Dalling, head of UNISON Scotland, the largest union in Scottish local government has called on councillors to defend local
Read moreAll Members working in Schools and Early Years Establishments As you will be aware all of our members working in
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the Council Budget. Members may have seen reports in the local press
Read moreThe June Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Local Government Pay Ballot Social Work Scotland Report There for
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON’s Welfare Charity, There for You, will be launching the 2022 School Clothing Grant on 24th June 2022. The fund
Read moreIf you’re in one of the balloted groups please remember to return your ballot paper – pop it in the
Read moreDelegates from UNISON Inverclyde are at the UNISON conference UK 2022 in Brighton this week. UNISON Scotland is publishing conference
Read moreThe June Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government Pay Ballot Social Work Scotland Report There for
Read moreIt can often be tricky to figure out which benefits you are eligible for and how to claim. Check now
Read moreUNISON will start an industrial action ballot today for 25,000 local government workers in schools, early years, waste and recycling
Read moreHundreds of UNISON members in Inverclyde schools and early years establishments will be balloted for strike action as part of
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON’s Welfare Charity, There for You, will be launching the 2022 School Clothing Grant on 24th June 2022. The fund
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest union, has today warned that strikes will see school closures and waste piling up on the streets
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest social work union, has welcomed the latest report from Social Work Scotland published last week but says
Read moreTracey Dalling, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary, said: “This is a desperate day for public services that will have catastrophic consequences for
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON, responding to Account Commission report: Local Government in Scotland Overview 2022, has called on the Scottish government to adequately
Read moreThe May Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Local Government Pay update Disabled Members Access to Work Compensate
Read moreThe next in the series of Radical Social Work Webinars, organised by UNISON Social Work Issues Group and Glasgow Caledonian
Read moreBranch Young Members Officer Ryan MacSween gives his thoughts about Democratic Double Standards below. Now the dust has settled on
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde congratulates the Branch Labour Link Officer, Francesca Brennan on her successful result in the Council elections last week.
Read moreThe May Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government Pay update Disabled Members Access to Work Compensate
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreUNISON is urging Humza Yousaf, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, to increase mileage allowances for social care
Read moreA memorial service was held today in Clyde Square, Greenock to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. Inverclyde Council hosted the
Read moreOn 28 April each year, International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) is a time to remember those who have died either
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Local Government Pay update Branch wins best publication UNISON Scotland
Read moreUNISON members working in local government have indicated their willingness to take some form of industrial action, up to and
Read moreLocal Government Members – Have you voted in the consultative strike ballot on the current Local Government pay offer yet?
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreBurgeoning caseloads and endless pressure, can Scotland’s frontline social work staff expect much from the forthcoming May elections? This 12th
Read moreAll UNISON members working in Scottish Local Government should today have received a consultative ballot by email. (Please give it
Read moreUNISON Scotland welcome COLSA’s response to the Scottish Government Spending Review Framework Consultation, particularly the call for greater investment and
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government Pay update Branch wins best publication UNISON Scotland
Read moreI am Ryan Macsween (M/23) and I was elected, uncontested, the Young Members Officer for this branch. The very fact
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreAt the UNISON Scottish Council held on Saturday 2nd April the following statement on Ukraine was agreed. UNISON Scottish Council
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest union, will consult local government members on taking industrial action over pay. The decision was made today
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Glasgow women strike vote forces equal pay
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Branch AGM Review Removing Barriers Webinar Council Hybrid Working Young
Read moreBranch Communications Officer Dougie Maclean outlines the Branch position on the new Council Hybrid Working Pilot. This month has seen
Read moreThe Branch Young Members Officer is Ryan McSween and he introduces himself here. My name is Ryan, I’m 23, and
Read moreOut is out. The UNISON Scotland LGBT+ national newsletter brings you up to date on their activities around GRA Reform
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON Local Organiser Joseph Lynch gave an insight to the proposed National Care Service at the Branch AGM and explains
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM Review Removing Barriers Webinar Council Hybrid Working Young
Read moreScotland’s largest public sector trade union has announced on International Women’s Day – the appointment of its first female Scottish
Read moreThe Branch Young Members Officer is Ryan McSween and he introduces himself here. My name is Ryan, I’m 23, and
Read moreLocal government trade unions have yesterday rejected outright a pay offer from COSLA which would have seen a percentage increase
Read moreThis week has seen the start of the rollout of the 12 month Hybrid Working Pilot across many areas of
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the recent Council budget Inverclyde Council agreed it’s budget last month and
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 28th February 2022 virtually and was formally opened by the Branch
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Local Government Pay Branch AGM There for You Winter Fuel
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreBRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Monday 28th February 2022 (Virtual) The meeting will be held at 12.30 virtually due to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON has dedicated 2022 to a year long national campaigning and organising strategy to support and celebrate disabled workers. Scotland
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government Pay Branch AGM There for You Winter Fuel
Read moreBRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Monday 28th February 2022 (Virtual) Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take
Read moreUNISON’s winter fuel grant programme opened for applications on Monday 31 January 2022. It offers grants of up to £200
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Year of Disabled Workers launched; They’re back:
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe January Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Branch AGM Cinema Treat thanks Care staff are being taken
Read moreDear Colleague BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Monday 28th February 2022 (Virtual) Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting
Read moreUNISON’s winter fuel grant programme will open for applications on Monday 31 January 2022. It offers grants of up to
Read moreCouncil members continue to ask this very important question especially as more start to return to the office after working
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreLocal government trade unions have today submitted a joint pay claim to COSLA calling for a ‘fair and decent’ pay
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives an update on the upcoming Inverclyde Council Budget. Later next month the council will meet
Read moreThe January Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM Cinema Treat thanks Care staff are being taken
Read moreDear Colleague BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Monday 28th February 2022 (Virtual) Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting
Read moreWe are all living through an overwhelmingly challenging time at the moment. One that’s affecting all of us in many
Read moreThe Branch AGM will be held on Monday 28th February at 12.30pm and the plan is for the meeting to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe Branch would like to wish all of our members a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year – especially to
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is still available: Articles include: 150,000 call for action on climate change;
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreA message from UNISON Scotland Convener, Lilian Macer, to all UNISON members: “With the Scottish Government announcements about increased Covid
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreIn a UNISON survey of over 6000 local government pension fund members almost 9 in 10 (88%) are calling for
Read morePlease do not attend the cinema if you or any members of your household are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. When
Read moreThere are still some tickets remaining for the Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon showings of Boxing Day. We have decided
Read moreMembers of Scotland’s largest local government union have voted to accept a pay deal after the union secured an additional
Read moreSocial work staff are struggling to deliver the services that children and families need due to understaffing, underfunding and a
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: 150,000 call for action on climate change;
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON Scotland has surveyed Social Care members on their experiences during the ongoing staff shortages and it’s clear that something
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s local government consultative Pay ballot is now open. You will have received an email with a link and
Read moreThe November Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Christmas Cinema Treat returns Local Government Pay Ballot COP26, Global
Read moreThe link for the Members Christmas Cinema Treat is now open, click on the link below to log in and
Read moreThe Branch is delighted to announce the return of the Members Christmas Cinema Treat at the Waterfront Cinema on the
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Read moreWhen: 8 November 2021 – 12:00pm–1:00pm Where: Streamed online On Monday 8 November Christina McAnea, general secretary, will launch our
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreStrike threats from UNISON have won an improved £48m pay offer from COSLA. The union have suspended strikes across Scotland
Read moreLocal government unions have issued notices of industrial action to local authorities across Scotland in a dispute over pay for
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is still available: Articles include: Dundee University UNISON strike to protect pensions;
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe latest edition of OUT – UNISON Scotland’s LGBT+ newsletter is now available. Click on the link below or visit
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Dundee University UNISON strike to protect pensions;
Read moreThe September Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Council workers, backbone of community Scottish Government Programme UNISON welcomes
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe September Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Council workers, backbone of community Scottish Government Programme UNISON welcomes
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreIn the build- up to COP26, from 18th to 26th September UNISON members will be marking Green UNISON Week, using
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is fighting for better pay for Local Governement Workers not just here but across Scotland. Our community understands
Read moreUNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea hosted a virtual pay rally last week to mark the launch of the union’s formal
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreAs UNISON Scotland launches a formal targeted ballot on strike action, join UNISON for a live streamed pay rally as
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is fighting for better pay for Local Governement Workers not just here but across Scotland. Our community understands
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Tackling mental health at work UNISON Welfare, there for you
Read moreUNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union, has informed employers this week that it is to conduct a formal ballot of
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON hold regular JCC’s with Home Care management to discuss the concerns of our members. We have a number of
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Tackling mental health at work UNISON Welfare, there for you
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreTwo new reports from UNISON Scotland launched in The Herald on Sunday 1st August are about supporting branches to tackle
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: GREEN UNISON WEEK AND COP26 GLASGOW CLIMATE
Read moreThe July Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Slap in the face for Local Government employees Branch Stewards
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreThe July Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Slap in the face for Local Government employees Branch Stewards
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is fighting for better pay for Local Governement Workers not just here but across Scotland. Our community understands
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde are delighted to continue our sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2021/22 Championship season with a trackside advertising
Read moreUNISON Scotland members working in Local Government in Scotland were asked to complete a survey conducted between 26th March 2021
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe June Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: It’s your pay, fight for it! Stress at work Remember
Read moreUNISON has once again launched a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is fighting for better pay for Local Governement Workers not just here but across Scotland. Our community understands
Read moreUNISON Scotland members working in Local Government in Scotland were asked to complete a survey conducted between 26th March 2021
Read moreThe June Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: It’s your pay, fight for it! Stress at work Remember
Read moreCouncil members continue to ask this very important question especially as more start to return to the office after working
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Council workers plan action on ‘derisory’ offer;
Read moreColleagues UNISON is currently making preparations for an Industrial Action Ballot of members, following the recent pay consultation result, where
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreScotland’s local government workers have revealed the enormous toll on their health as they’ve worked to keep services running, according
Read moreUnison Inverclyde have been delighted to sponsor Greenock Morton during the 2020/21 Championship season with a trackside advertising board at
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe May Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: National Executive Council Elections Greenock Morton Sponsorship Labour Link update
Read moreThe National Executive Council (NEC) is made up of representatives elected from all of UNISON’s regions and service groups, as
Read moreUNISON, the largest trade union in Scotland’s councils, representing 80,000 local government workers across Scotland, are beginning preparations for a
Read moreWith less than a week until the Scottish Parliament elections please take the chance to read UNISON Scotland’s manifesto, Essential
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON, the largest trade union in local government representing 80,000 local government workers across Scotland, has voted overwhelmingly to reject
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde observed a minute’s silence today as it remembered all the health, care and other key workers who have
Read moreIf you are a Local Government member please remember to vote in the consultative ballot. If you haven’t received your
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Local Government members pay ballot UNISON election manifesto Early Years
Read moreThe STUC and Scottish Hazards have organised a joint online event to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). This year’s
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreScotland’s local government workers have revealed the enormous toll on their health as they’ve worked to keep services running, according
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUNISON member’s entitled to pay awards negotiated by the Scottish Joint Council (SJC) for Local Government Employees have the right
Read moreEssential for Recovery UNISON’s manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections 2021, puts UNISON policy and concerns into the political arena
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe April Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Local Government members pay ballot UNISON election manifesto Early Years
Read moreThe latest edition of OUT – UNISON Scotland’s LGBT+ newsletter is now available. It contains dates of network meetings, updates
Read moreUNISON Scotland knows that the past year has been difficult for all our members working across local government. Whether you
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreEssential for Recovery UNISON’s manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections 2021, puts UNISON policy and concerns into the political arena
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: UNISON Scotland’s manifesto: Vote for public services
Read moreThe Joint Trade Unions representing the bulk of local government workers in Scotland have today written to COSLA to reject
Read moreLife is busy and uncertain. Things can go wrong on the day and sometimes we miss the chance to have
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreUNISON Scotland knows that the past year has been difficult for all our members working across local government. Whether you
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Branch AGM review UNISON celebrates women workers UNISON Labour Link
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUNISON, the union for local government workers, says a pay offer put forward by COSLA on Tuesday is a ‘slap
Read moreThe Covid-19 response by Inverclyde Council and the efforts in fellow public services has been immense. Councils have been flexible,
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe March Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM review UNISON celebrates women workers UNISON Labour Link
Read moreLife is busy and uncertain. Things can go wrong on the day and sometimes we miss the chance to have
Read moreCommenting on yesterday’s Scottish budget, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary Mike Kirby said: “The Scottish government had an opportunity to show it
Read moreInternational Women’s Day, held annually on 8 March, is historically rooted in the trade union movement. Originally named ‘International Working
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 virtually and was formally opened by Branch Chairperson
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Branch AGM (virtual) Public Sector Pay UNISON Labour Link update
Read moreUNISON, UNITE and GMB have written to Scottish council leaders calling for action on pay. The move follows a meeting
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read morePress release issued by Quarriers & UNISON on Friday The Scottish Government announcement of a £500 thank you payment for
Read moreThe Covid-19 response by Inverclyde Council and the efforts in fellow public services has been immense. Councils have been flexible,
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreBranch Lifelong Learning Officer Calum McLellan is taking the opportunity to highlight Inverclyde Council’s Poverty Fund Questionnaire. Inverclyde Council are
Read moreThe February Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM (virtual) Public Sector Pay UNISON Labour Link update
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the Branch by telephone on 01475
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Mike Kirby takes our key priorities to
Read moreUNISON Scotland welcomes the recommendations from the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland (chaired by Derek Feeley) that
Read moreA reminder that the Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 (Virtual) The meeting will
Read moreMike Kirby, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary said, on the Scottish government’s budget statement and public sector pay policy for 2021-22 which
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreScotland’s largest trade union, UNISON, is urging the Scottish Government to make funding public services its priority in Thursday’s budget
Read moreThe January Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Branch AGM Council members Covid advice UNISON elects new General
Read moreIf you’re worried about the cost of turning the heating on this winter, our winter fuel grants scheme will be
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
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Read moreThe January Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Branch AGM Council members Covid advice UNISON elects new General
Read moreTO ALL MEMBERS Dear Colleague BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Wednesday 3rd March 2021 (Virtual) Please note that the Branch
Read moreUNISON is able to support members with several different forms of financial assistance, ranging from COVID-19 specific grants, debt advice
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreColleagues Below is a letter that is being issued to all members in Schools and early years establishments. Robin Taggart
Read moreColleagues Inverclyde now has one of the highest levels of covid-19 infections in Scotland with 578 of 100,000 people infected.
Read moreDear Colleague Firstly can I wish all of you a very Happy New Year. I hope that it proved to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe Branch would like to wish all of our members a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year – especially to
Read moreThe Branch Office will be closed from 24th December until 5th January, if any Members have any concerns or issues
Read moreDear Colleague Please find below a copy of guidance which was issued to all managers yesterday following the announcement by
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe December Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Council Budget update STUC Congress #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is calling for the Scottish Government’s £500 bonus payment (full time equivalent) to NHS and Social Care staff
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreTrade Unions representing the bulk of the Local Government workforce today submitted their 2021 pay claim to COSLA. The claim
Read moreA reminder that Unison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is still available: Articles include: They say they value
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreNo Going Back to Normal – campaign update UNISON Scotland regional secretary Mike Kirby said: Thank you for supporting UNISON’s
Read moreThe December Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Council Budget update STUC Congress #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart gives members an update on the upcoming Council Budget. On the 3rd December Inverclyde council agreed
Read moreUNISON Scotland will mount a strong campaign to win the £500 payment announced by the Scottish Government for ALL local
Read moreCommenting on Monday’s announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, UNISON Scotland regional secretary Mike Kirby said: “We welcome today’s announcement
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: They say they value us – it’s
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreCommenting on the Chancellor’s comprehensive spending review yesterday, UNISON Scottish secretary Mike Kirby (pictured below) said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has
Read moreThe November Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update Quarriers Pay Claim update Council
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe Scottish government must fund local councils properly to keep communities safe and rebuild the country following the pandemic. UNISON
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has set up one hour monthly lunchtime webinar series which will look at front
Read moreThe November Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: #PlugTheGap UNISON Labour Link update Quarriers Pay Claim update Council
Read moreAt the next Policy & Resources committee the council will consider a jobs recovery plan for Inverclyde. The proposal is
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde Branch have submitted a pay claim on behalf of members to Quarriers senior management team. Pay discussions are
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON, the public services union has launched the #PlugTheGap campaign to protect our Council services. UNISON’s campaign is calling for:
Read moreUNISON, the public services union has responded to Public Health Scotland report. Deborah Clarke, UNISON head of community said: “Throughout
Read moreUNISON, the public services union, has given a strong welcome to Friday’s announcement by Nicola Sturgeon that priority testing is
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe October Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: No Going back to Normal UNISON Labour Link update Branch
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreThe October Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: No Going back to Normal UNISON Labour Link update Branch
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde are delighted to continue their sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2020/21 Championship season with a trackside advertising
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: No Going Back To Normal; Organising during
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreLooking beyond the pandemic – UNISON have launched our campaign for improved public services and working conditions for those who
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreColleagues, Further to the First Minister’s announcements on Tuesday, the council are planning to review existing home working arrangements. This
Read moreYou’re on mute!’ Is a frequent cry during online meetings. #Don’tStayonMute campaign aims to reassure people who are suffering from
Read moreThe September Branch newsletter is still available: In this issue: Covid update for Council members UNISON Scotland welcomes Independent Review
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You
Read moreLooking beyond the pandemic – UNISON have launched our campaign for improved public services and working conditions for those who
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreThe September Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Covid update for Council members UNISON Scotland welcomes Independent Review
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreThe council have today issued this guidance in respect of employees having to quarantine following a trip aboard. “Council employees
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON Scotland yesterday welcomed the announcement of a fundamental independent review of adult social care, led by Derek Feeley, which
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, UNISON’s welfare charity, There for You
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreThe following article is a general guide and as the Branch covers a variety of employers there will be variations
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreUNISON Scotland today called for ‘serious discussion’ about long-term sustainability of local government, in response to Audit Scotland’s briefing paper
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Safe return to work online seminar Unison Welfare, there for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreUNISON Scotland today responded to the Scottish Government’s plan for post-Covid economic recovery. Details are below and further information including
Read moreBranch lifelong learning Officer Calum McLellan, pictured above, is highlighting the Dyslexia Inverclyde group‘s hosting of the Scottish movie premiere
Read moreIf any Members have any concerns or issues please contact your workplace steward or the the Branch by telephone on
Read moreThe August Branch newsletter is now available: In this issue: Safe return to work online seminar Unison Welfare, there for
Read moreThe Sunflower Charity have produced a special lanyard for people with hidden Disabilities and Illnesses and Branch Health and Safety
Read moreDear Colleague Please find below some important links which I would encourage you to spend time reading especially as members
Read moreUNISON Scotland has developed a short online two hour course which any member or current activist can attend. UNISON is
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreUNISON has once again launched a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe UNISON Scotland LGBT+ Newsletter summer edition is now available. Articles include: How your LGBT+ committee have been representing you
Read moreUnison Scotland today responded to the First Minister’s announcement that schools return from 11 August 2020, details are below and
Read moreUnison Scotland launched this survey earlier this month on their website: “Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Scotland’s Care Workers For Change; Branches thank
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreBranch Lifelong Learning Officer, Calum McLellan, pictured below takes the opportunity to highlight these UNISON courses. “There is some availability
Read moreIt can often be tricky to figure out which benefits you are eligible for and how to claim. Check now
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreUnison Scotland today commented on the Deputy First Minister’s statement of extra money for education in Scotland, details are below
Read moreWhy not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your workplace? Never have they been more important, we
Read moreUnison Scotland today launched a campaign for Short changed Scottish care workers, details are below and further information is available
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreIn this issue : Coronavirus update for Council members All welcome Here There for You Retired? Stay in Unison Remember
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreUnison Scotland posted this article on their website today: “Equality is one of UNISON’s core values and since 2016 we
Read moreBranch Lifelong Learning Officer, Calum McLellan, pictured above takes the opportunity to highlight this Open University opportunity. “Employees in Scotland
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreThe Sunflower Charity have produced a special lanyard for people with hidden Disabilities and Illnesses and Branch Health and Safety
Read moreAfter the success of our earlier delivery of hand sanitisers to workplaces last month our activists are again out and
Read moreDave Prentis, who has been general secretary of UNISON since 2001 has announced that he is to retire on 31
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you
Read moreWhy not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your workplace? Never have they been more important, we
Read moreIn this issue : Coronavirus update for Council members All welcome Here There for You Retired? Stay in Unison Remember
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreDear Colleague I hope you are all well and safe. Please find below some update information. Returning to work –
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has Facebook and Twitter pages where you can catch up with the local Branch news and
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreThis month’s Unison Labour Link Scotland edition is now available on the Unison Scotland website Labour Link Bulletin June 2020
Read moreReacting to Tuesday’s announcement by John Swinney on plans for Scottish schools to return to full-time in August, UNISON’s Scottish
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you
Read moreDear Karma Care Member, Can you please take 5 minutes to complete the following survey on your terms and conditions
Read moreColleagues Please find an update briefing now that the 12 week self isolation period is due to end. Members who
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the local Branch news
Read moreAt UNISON Inverclyde, we’re not afraid to think differently about the best way of helping our members. Our activists have
Read moreIn this issue : Unison Education Staff Survey Coronavirus advice for Council members Unison Labour Link update United against Racism
Read moreUNISON is at the forefront of campaigning against racism in Scotland and we stand in solidarity with the black community
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde has seen a huge leap in new joiners to branch during the Covid 19 period with 153 new
Read moreCovid 19 has claimed many lives both and Unison Scotland members are at the forefront of supporting patients, clients and
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreCORONAVIRUS Education staff: Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep in your school? Never have they been
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, please click on the link below: Scotland in UNISON
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreColleagues I hope you are well and staying safe. Below is some update information that you might find helpful. Schools/Early
Read moreColleagues Self-isolating – The 12 week period for members self-isolating is due to come to an end in the middle
Read moreThe Scottish government has indicated that schools will return on August 11th. Some staff are also currently working in hubs.
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreFollowing the statement by the First Minister, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Fair Work Fiona Hyslop met with the
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreColleagues Self-isolating – The 12 week period for members self-isolating is due to come to an end in the middle
Read moreIf you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreWorkplace health and safety is central to the Unison Scotland’s pandemic response and this will intensify as we plan for
Read morePlease fill out Unison Scotland’s local government workers’ survey. We need your thoughts on how we deliver a fairer more
Read moreUnison Scotland are conducting a short survey of staff working in education. We need your views about safe working in
Read moreUNISON Scotland has launched a campaign today for local government workers who are delivering vital services during COVID-19 crisis. They
Read moreWorkplace health and safety is central to the Unison Scotland’s pandemic response and this will intensify as we plan for
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreUnison wrote yesterday to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to seek assurances that £155m emergency funding designated for Scottish councils will
Read moreSTUC Live Event The STUC has joined up with Trades Councils from Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh & Lothians and Glasgow to
Read moreTo mark Workers’ Memorial Day Inverclyde Council has created a short video tribute to remember those who have lost their
Read moreUnison Scotland released this Press Release today, visit https://unison-scotland.org for further information. Everyone around the UK is urged to take
Read moreUnison Scotland released this Press Release today, visit https://unison-scotland.org for further information. “The country is to be asked to observe
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the local Branch news
Read moreUnison Inverclyde would like to once again thank our members working for Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership,
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDear Colleague Annual Leave During Covid-19 The council has issued new guidance in respect of annual leave during the covid-19
Read moreUNISON Scotland Press Release, 9th April 2020: After days of negotiations UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement
Read moreMembers who have any concerns or issues please contact the Branch by telephone on 01475 715900 or by email to
Read moreIn this issue : Thank You to our Members Are Your details up to date? Coronavirus Information for Council employees
Read moreTonight Inverclyde Council’s corporate communications team put out a message to all staff on behalf of the chief executive, thanking
Read moreUnison Inverclyde would like to thank our members working for Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership, Quarriers, River
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available: Articles include: Crisis: UNISON speaking up for workers on
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the local Branch news
Read moreNow more than ever, is the time to ensure that we hold the correct and up to date details for
Read moreDear Colleague Please find below updated guidance. I have also included the council guidance affecting members with underlying health problems,
Read moreThis is further guidance for members following the information below which was previously circulated. Key Workers The council are in
Read moreDear Colleague Please find below updated advice following the recent Inverclyde Council briefing. Women members who are pregnant Members who
Read moreInverclyde Council have now agreed to provide staff with regular updates as the situation with COVID-19 develops and evolves. UNISON
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde are holding discussions with all our employers locally on the current and anticipated impact of Covid-19 on the
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde welcomes the Members budget working group proposal to use reserves, rather than cut vital jobs and services, to
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened
Read moreLocal authorities have been issued with new guidance in relation to paid leave for employees who are instructed to self-isolate
Read moreA reminder that the Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 4th March at 12.30pm in the Greenock Town Hall.
Read moreMike Kirby UNISON Scotland’s regional secretary, commenting on the Scottish Budget 2020-21, said: “The Scottish budget agreement brings some certainty
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the Branch news as
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020. The meeting will be
Read moreIn this issue : Branch AGM Unison Scotland supports call for a second Independence referendum Council Budget Social Media Warning
Read moreThe Scottish Government draft budget for 2020/21 has been published. The spending total amounts to a real terms increase of
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : UNISON Scotland’s agenda for 2020, Facing
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the Branch news as
Read moreScotland’s largest union, UNISON, voted overwhelmingly yesterday to support the call for a second independence referendum, at a time to
Read moreUnison Scotland’s Spring 2020 edition of Futures, the newsletter for people who care about public services is now available :
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020. The meeting will be
Read moreThe Scottish Government have announced that they intend to issue their draft budget on the 6th February. It is expected
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreCouncil members continue to ask this very important question, so we are posting our guidance on this matter again. Members
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s Disabled Members’ Committee has launched its new campaign which aims to challenge attitudes to disabled people in the
Read moreMembers living on a low income constantly struggle to make ends meet – and this can be particularly acute in
Read moreIn this issue : Unison Scotland election manifesto Branch letter to MSP Cinema Treat Winter Fuel Grant 2019/20 Unison Be
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Make this election for public services
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreThe general election is hugely important for the future of UNISON members and the services they deliver. It’s vital that
Read moreOn Friday Branch Officials Joe Pearce and Dougie Maclean handed in a letter to Stuart McMillan MSP asking for his
Read moreDon’t miss out on your Cinema tickets if you haven’t got yours yet. The Saturday morning show of Frozen is
Read moreIn this issue : Save from Harm – Unison Scotland Social Work Survey Council Budget Update for Classroom Assistants Christmas
Read moreThis is a survey of staff working in social work teams. As well as social workers and social work assistants/support
Read moreThe branch will be issung briefings and updates relating to the 2020/21 budget process over the new few weeks. Some
Read moreUnison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat for branch members returns later this month, tickets will be available from the
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Milestone reached for Malawi maternity clinic;
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreReports on the some of the UNISON Scotland input to the Annual STUC Women’s Conference on Monday 28 and Tuesday
Read moreDear Colleague Over the next few days meetings are being held with employees whose jobs may be affected by next
Read moreHave you ever given much thought about how your pension fund is invested? Did you know that compared to the
Read moreIn this issue : Council Budget Update Do you know where your Pension fund is invested? Morton Sponsorship continues Christmas
Read moreBranch Secretary Robin Taggart explains what the Budget proposals mean for you So all the talk was, that for the
Read moreTalks between the joint unions, CoSLA and the Cabinet Secretary Derek Mackay met recently with no firm commitment to reopen
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Young lead the way on saving
Read moreOver the last few months a lot of Council members have asked this very important question, so we are posting
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is encouraging members to support upcoming School Strikes on the 20th September. The branch will be participating in
Read moreUnison Scotland’s Autumn 2019 edition of Futures: the newsletter for people who care about public services is now available :
Read moreUNISON Scotland will join the trade union movement to defend our democracy and resist the shutdown of our parliament. Join
Read moreIt is clear that local government has borne the brunt of cuts over the last 10 years. A range of
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreUnison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2019/20 Championship season with a trackside advertising
Read moreIn this issue : Green Unison Day Unison Inverclyde on the BBC Pension Protections New Branch for FE Members Inverclyde
Read moreThe latest Scottish Pensions bulletin is now available. The bulletin contains updates on changes to public sector pension schemes. The
Read moreUNISON Scotland is urging branches to organise a day of action on climate change on our second Green UNISON Day
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreMembers in Quarriers will be aware that all support workers, employed in care at Home and Housing Support services are
Read moreOver the last few months a lot of Council members have asked this very important question, so we are posting
Read moreUNISON has once again launched a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Reports from Scotland at UNISON National
Read moreMembers will know the Pay Agreement included a re-opener clause which provided a “commitment to re-open negotiations with the Trade
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreThe Branch’s June newsletter is now available : In this issue : Council Budget Update Do you work out with
Read moreMembers often ask questions or raise concerns about being asked to undertake duties which they believe sit outside their role.
Read moreRobin Taggart, Branch Secretary, provides an update on the next budget round. “It doesn’t seem that long since the council
Read moreUNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreUNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreUNISON’s position regarding the proposal to close three adult residential care homes within Quarriers Village is detailed in the letter
Read moreIt’s time to choose who speaks for you on UNISON’s national executive council. You’re hard at work keeping our vital
Read moreUnison Inverclyde have been delighted to sponsor Greenock Morton during the 2018/19 Championship season with a trackside advertising board at
Read moreFollowing the Local Government pay settlement you may receive backdated pay on top of your normal pay on 1st May
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreA memorial service was held on Friday 26th April in Clyde Square, Greenock to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. Inverclyde
Read moreThe Branch’s April newsletter is now available : In this issue : Council Budget Quarriers Issues Unison Labour Link International
Read morePrior to the Council agreeing its budget on the 21st March, the branch wrote to all elected members regarding some
Read more28th April 2019 is International Workers’ Memorial Day where we remember those who have died as a result of accidents,
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreUNISON has always given its members the choice of opting in to its affiliated political fund, that gives them a
Read moreThe announcement that Quarriers board of trustees are proposing to close three services in Quarriers village; Davidson House, Kelly House
Read moreSSSC Registration is vital for our members employed within Quarriers. Almost every direct care role within Quarriers requires the individual
Read moreThe Branch’s March newsletter is now available : In this issue : Unison says NO to Council Cuts Local Government
Read moreAdvice Services Cuts • The reduction of three posts in Advice Services is predicated upon a “redesign of advice services”.
Read moreSchool Cleaning Cuts • The decision to reduce non-hygiene area cleaning by 1 day per week is an extremely serious
Read moreCLD Cuts • Community Work has been hit disproportionately during the past few years of cuts. If the service loses
Read moreMuseum Cuts • £68,000 is 27% of the Museum budget; a disproportionate amount to cut for a service this size.
Read moreUnison Inverclyde are continuing their campaign against the proposed Job Cuts at Inverclyde Council. A letter has been sent to
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Exposing the ‘silent slaughter’ of services.
Read moreDear Member, Thank you to all of you who voted in the recent local government pay ballot. 91% of you
Read moreUnison today launched their campaign against the proposed Inverclyde Council cuts. Unison Inverclyde’s message remains clear and consistent. Inverclyde Council
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened
Read moreThe Branch’s February newsletter is now available : In this issue : Branch AGM. Inverclyde Council Budget Local Government Pay
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th February 2019. Please make every effort
Read moreDear Colleague I am providing a further update regarding the 2019/20 budget. Council Tax The council will set it’s council
Read moreDear Colleague I thought it would be helpful to provide a further update on the council’s budget position for 2019/20.
Read morePlease note nominations for Branch Officer positions close at noon on Friday 8th February 2019. Nominations are sought for the
Read moreUnison Inverclyde was delighted to accept the UIA Gold 1st prize in the Best Online Presence category in this year’s
Read moreColleagues The outcome of the consultative ballot on the revised pay offer is that 91% of members voted to accept
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th February 2019. The meeting will be
Read moreThe Branch’s January newsletter is now available : In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19. Christmas Cinema Treat.
Read moreInverclyde Council will agree a budget for the forthcoming year (2019/20) in March. Although a date for a full council
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreFollowing the revised pay offer from the Scottish Employers in December, UNISON are conducting a further consultative ballot asking members
Read moreUNISON is asking for your views on the pay offer that has been put forward by COSLA which is a
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Council staff vote in record numbers
Read moreFollowing our ballot on the new pay and grading structure, the Branch is pleased to confirm that 85% of members
Read moreUNISON, Unite and the GMB have sent a joint letter to the leader of every local authority across Scotland urging
Read moreLocal Government Members will have received a consultative ballot paper with an explanation booklet asking whether you agree or disagree
Read moreUnison Inverclyde’s Christmas Cinema Treat is a popular as ever and tickets are still available for all shows except the
Read moreTickets continue to be snapped up by members with the Sunday showing of the Grinch now sold out. There will
Read moreThe Branch’s November newsletter is now available In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19. Further information regarding Inverclyde
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available, articles include : Biggest equal pay strike ever –
Read moreThe result of Unison’s Scotland’s consultative ballot is: 79% of those voting voted to reject the offer. 67% of those
Read moreBranch Officials Joe Pearce and Robin Taggart are pictured campaigning to REJECT the Offer. There is still time to have
Read moreBranch Officials Veronica Rasmussen and Joe Pearce joined David Shaw, John Cunningham and Carys Knox from the Waterfont Cinema to
Read moreUnison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat returns in December, tickets will be available from the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock
Read moreClick here to vote www.unison-scotland.org/its-one-team-we-all-deserve-fair-pay/
Read moreUNISON has always campaigned for free at the point of use public childcare service and therefore welcomes the proposal to
Read moreAny questions you have should be answered here, if you need any further information speak to your Workplace Steward or
Read moreThe October edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Local Government Pay Ballot 2018/19, Inverclyde
Read moreUNISON Scotland is calling on Local Government members to REJECT the employers’ latest pay offer in an online ballot running
Read moreUnison Inverclyde’s popular Free Christmas Cinema Treat for members returns again in December and will be on Saturday 1st and
Read moreColleagues Council officers have developed a revised pay and grading model, the details of which they will announce over the
Read moreThe latest edition of Unison Scotland’s, Scotland in Unison newsletter is now available, articles include : Pay campaigns smash the
Read moreThe Branch is always looking to improve communication to our members and we’re asking all members to register with myUNISON.
Read moreRevised Pay Offer Thanks to all our Local Government members who engaged in the ONE Team campaign and signed one
Read moreLocal services throughout Scotland could be plunged into crisis after – UNISON, Unite and the GMB – wrote to COSLA
Read moreUNISON will recommend that it’s local government members reject the latest revised pay offer from COSLA when they hold a
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde’s Albert Sorrie pictured with the discussion document. Last month members of Unison and EIS at West College Greenock
Read moreUnison Scotland’s latest Scottish Pensions Bulletin (link below) focuses on the SLGPS structure review, the case for halting future increases
Read moreUnison Inverclyde are supporting Unison Scotland’s ‘Local Government ONE Team’ campaign for fair pay that we all deserve fair pay
Read moreUnison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their sponsorship of Greenock Morton for the 2018/19 Championship season with a trackside advertising
Read moreThe August edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Local Government Pay 2018/19 Inverclyde Leisure
Read moreFollowing our recent ballot of Quarriers members on the final pay offer for 2018/19, 77% of members voted to accept
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde recently undertook a Survey of Inverclyde Leisure members regarding temperatures at work. The survey was completed by 38
Read moreThe largest trade union in local government have slammed John Swinney’s, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and
Read moreThis is a letter from Deputy First Minister John Swinney responding to the postcards and letters sent to him as
Read moreThis is to keep you up to date on the Local Government pay negotiations. Here is the joint trade union
Read moreUnison Inverclyde Branch provides a service to over 2400 members across a number of public sector employers in Inverclyde and
Read moreDid you know that you can qualify to become a retired member if you were a UNISON member continuously for
Read moreThe latest edition of Scotland in Unison is now available with all the National news. Click on the link below
Read moreMembers in Quarriers are currently being consultatively balloted on this years pay deal. The following attachment links will give you
Read moreUnison Scotland’s July edition of Council Connections is now available. This links to all the UNISON news about Scottish local
Read moreThere is a consultation going on about a possible restructuring of Scottish Local Government Pensions schemes. The aim is to
Read moreUNISON has once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON’s Scottish Pensions Bulletin covers the SLGPS structural review, NHS contribution rates, retirement at 55 and
Read moreThe new edition of Unison Scotland’s Public Service Futures is now available: Articles include: the new Scottish budget process, the
Read moreThe May edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Pay 2018/19 Quarrier’s News International Workers
Read moreThis is to keep you up to date on the local government pay negotiations. A joint trade union letter was
Read moreUNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school
Read moreIn May’s Issue Unions fight off facility time attack Council pay: Joint call to government for funding Council slammed as
Read moreUNISON Scotland issued a Press Release today regarding the Pay claim for Local Government Workers, the text of this is
Read moreAttached is an important newsletter for our members working in Quarrier’s where you will find out what UNISON is doing
Read moreWednesday the 16th of May is the UK’s first National Numeracy Day and Unison would like to invite all members
Read moreOn 28 April each year – International Workers’ Memorial Day – we remember the dead and fight for the living.
Read moreThe April edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Pay 2018/19 Branch Development Event Waspi
Read moreOn 28 April each year – International Workers’ Memorial Day – we remember the dead and fight for the living.
Read moreWe are always looking for members to get more involved in the Branch and there are various roles that you
Read moreUnison Inverclyde are delighted to continue their support of the local WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) Inverclyde Support Group.
Read moreUnison Inverclyde is holding a Branch Development event for Branch Officers and Stewards this week. The aim of this event
Read moreJoin the UNISON Lottery and you could win £1,000, plus, it’s a powerful way for branches and individuals to support
Read moreThe March edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Council Budget AGM Review Unison Learning
Read moreCalum McLellan, UNISON Inverclyde’s Life Long Learning Officer writes “The Government’s Lifelong Learning policy for Scotland is about ‘personal fulfilment
Read moreInverclyde Council met earlier today and set its budget for the forthcoming financial year – 2018/19. UNISON has been campaigning
Read moreInside the March Issue : Standing up for local services March Against Racism Saturday 17 March Glasgow Glasgow women lead
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde is launching its ‘Homecare Manifesto’ on the 13th and 14th March at Craigend Resource Centre, 2pm to 4pm.
Read moreAs you may be aware UNISON advised the council that the terms of the adverse weather policy should be fully
Read moreOn 12 January 2018 UNISON, along with the other Scottish Local Government trade unions, submitted a pay claim for a
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th February at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened by
Read moreColleagues, Following our statement yesterday the Corporate Management Team at Inverclyde Council have requested a meeting with the Trade Unions
Read moreColleagues UNISON have told Inverclyde Council that they should be looking to close all non-essential services on Thursday 1st and
Read moreDetails of the AGM Agenda are below AGM 2018 Agenda(1)
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February, the meeting will be held
Read moreThe latest edition of Futures gives updates on the local government budget, behaviour in schools and the expansion of early
Read moreOn 12 January 2018 UNISON, along with the other Scottish Local Government trade unions, submitted a pay claim for a
Read moreVeronica Rasmussen, Branch Officer writes, Staff and partner colleagues across Inverclyde have a role to play in helping change service access behaviours.
Read moreUNISON has submitted our 2018/20 budget submission to all Councillors. This is a UNISON submission and focuses on services areas
Read moreThe February edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : AGM Inverclyde Council Budget Save Care
Read moreWe are now entering the final phase of the decision making process for the 2018/20 budget. First up is the
Read moreEast Dunbartonshire Council has effectively withdrawn from entering into a shared service partnership with Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire. A decision
Read moreAbout 18 months ago Inverclyde Unison Branch decided to provide four members of the Port Glasgow Otters (PGO) Swimming Club
Read moreUnison Inverclyde’s Newsletter ‘Bread & Roses’ has won the Bronze Award in the Unison Scotland Communications Awards which were announced
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February and full details are available
Read moreUNISON branches are campaigning hard against looming council budget cuts that will see more jobs lost and increasing damage to
Read moreMembers experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and
Read morePlease note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28th February and full details are available
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde Branch continues our campaign against 116 frontline Job cuts by Inverclyde Council. All Local Government members received a
Read moreUnison Inverclyde says these cuts are not necessary with a full page advert in the Greenock Telegraph today. Branch Stewards
Read moreTrade unions representing local government workers across Scotland (UNISON, Unite and GMB) have submitted their pay claim to local government
Read moreDrew White, UNISON Inverclyde Steward and Co-Chair of the Inverclyde HSCP Health & Safety Committee asks members to read the
Read moreUnison’s “There for You” Winter Fuel Grant was launched on 4th December 2017 and runs until the closing date of
Read moreThe Scottish Government has published its pay policy for the next financial year. This briefing below outlines the main provisions
Read moreUNISON welcomes Inverclyde Council’s decision to commit to the use of free reserves to balance its budget for 2018/20. UNISON
Read moreMark Ferguson, Chair of UNISON Scotland Local Government Service Group has sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance,
Read moreDrew White, UNISON Inverclyde Steward and Co-Chair of the Inverclyde HSCP Health & Safety Committee asks members to read the
Read moreMembers experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and
Read moreThe December issue of Scotland in UNISON is now available. Articles include : Council workers say Pay Up Now! Glasgow:
Read moreThe Scottish Government has published their draft budget for 2018/19. UNISON Scotland has published a briefing giving an overview of
Read moreThe December edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Cinema Treat There for You, Unison
Read moreUnison’s “There for You” Winter Fuel Grant launched on 4th December 2017 and runs until the closing date of 16th
Read moreUnison Inverclyde held their popular Free Christmas Cinema Treat for members at the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock on Saturday and
Read moreThe STUC is holding a Budget Day rally as part of its coordinated campaign for public service investment and public
Read moreCouncil services have born the brunt of austerity in Scotland and with the draft Scottish budget due on 14 December,
Read moreUnison has its’ own Charity called ‘There for You’ (previously known as Unison Welfare). The ‘There for You’ Charity provides
Read morePlease click on the link below to read UNISON Scotland’s briefing on the UK Autumn Budget 2017 and the implications
Read moreAs you may be aware UNISON Inverclyde are backing a call for a fair funding settlement for Local Government with
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde are backing a call for a fair funding settlement for Local Government. UNISON Inverclyde Communications Officer, Dougie Maclean
Read moreTickets for Unison Inverclyde’s FREE Members Christmas Cinema treat will be available from the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock from Monday
Read moreDue to the success of our previous events at the Waterfront Cinema the Branch will be holding the Annual Cinema
Read moreThe Scottish Parliament’s Local Government Committee is conducting an inquiry into the budget for the next financial year. At this
Read moreUNISON Scotland has called on the Scottish Government and all public service employers to take action immediately in order to
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s latest Scottish Pensions Bulletin highlights the importance of transparency in investment costs as well as same sex partner
Read moreInside this issue. Whether you work in local government, the NHS, police, education or any other public service, you need
Read moreAs Inverclyde Council members will be aware the formal trawl is going ahead this week with letters being issued today
Read moreInverclyde UNISON branch recognise that the budget challenges facing the Council are not of their own choosing. UNISON and the
Read moreColleagues Members whose jobs may be affected by budget cuts will be called to meetings with local managers before the
Read moreThe Scottish Government’s annual pay policy covers UNISON members in NDPB’s, public corporations, fire and police. It also indirectly impacts
Read moreMarch & Rally, 7 October, Edinburgh There is a rally against the public sector pay cap which will be held
Read moreThe Scottish Government has published its programme of legislation and administrative actions for the coming parliamentary year. UNISON Scotland has
Read moreDon’t forget the Branch has a Facebook and Twitter page where you can catch up with the Branch news as
Read moreThe Scottish Government established a review of business rates that has now reported. This briefing outlines the review’s recommendations and
Read moreThe August edition of the Branch Newsletter is now available. In this issue : Unison at the Port Glasgow Comet
Read moreUNISON Inverclyde had their annual stall at the Port Glasgow Comet Festival today. Branch Officers, Carol Ann Connolly, Billy Matthews
Read moreUNISON has won a landmark court victory today (Wednesday 26 July 2017) against the government, which means that employment tribunal
Read moreA campaign to help Scotland’s public sector save and raise millions of pounds is being stepped up today (20 July
Read moreInside this issue. College staff win pay cap busting deal Scotland at UNISON Brighton Conference: Reports of Scotland’s contribution at
Read moreThis is of particular relevance to members who are SSSC registered. Stewards have experienced difficulties when members leave it very
Read moreColleagues, At the Inverclyde UNISON AGM in February, I was elected as the Equality Coordinator for the Inverclyde Branch. This
Read moreAfter the successful launch of our Home Care Staff Survey last week at Craigend Resource Centre we are inviting any
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s latest edition of Public Service Futures is now available. This edition contains an update on control of councils
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s briefing reports on our latest research on the ageing workforce. It use FoI requests to public sector employers
Read moreTuesday 20th and Friday 23rd June, 1pm to 4pm both days. Inverclyde Unison Branch are holding a lunch event for
Read moreColleagues Following the article in the Council’s Insider magazine for employees we would like to clarify our position. UNISON Inverclyde
Read moreScottish local government pay ballot result. The result of the Scottish strike ballot which closed yesterday was 62.7% in favour
Read more30th May 2017 To all UNISON members – Inverclyde Council Colleagues BUDGET 2018/20 – Soft Trawl The Council will shortly
Read moreIf you haven’t voted in the Pay Ballot make sure that you post your Ballot paper tomorrow. UNISON recommends that
Read moreThe results of the 2017 National Executive Council election are now available. Click on the link below. These members will
Read moreThe latest edition of UNISON Scotlands Retired Members newsletter is now available. Click on the link below to view. Locally
Read moreLocal Government members, the ballot papers have arrived, don’t forget to vote YES. If you have any questions contact your
Read moreImportant information for UNISON members who are registered professional members of any of the health and social care professional regulatory
Read moreColleagues Due to an unforeseen administrative problem the original notices to employers had to be reissued, the consequence of this
Read moreThe Branch’s May issue of the newsletter is out now, click on the link to read. In this month’s issue
Read moreOur branch wrote to all candidates standing in the 2017 Local Government elections asking them to sign up to UNISON’s
Read moreUNISON members to be balloted for industrial action – Voting opens 5 May & closes 30 May. Unison Scotland statement
Read moreThe 2017 Local Government Election candidates for Inverclyde have been asked to commit to UNISON’s pledge of No Compulsory Redundancies
Read moreThe 120th STUC Congress gets under way tomorrow and the 300 delegates gathering in Aviemore will be trying to ensure
Read moreUNISON Scotland has reacted angrily to a letter sent out by the GMB union to members regarding the Local Government
Read moreUNISON members have instructed their trade union to ballot 70,000 local government members across every local authority in Scotland on
Read moreUNISON Local Government members in Inverclyde were being urged this morning to reject their employer’s pay offer when Branch Officers
Read morePublic services are the number one issue for the vast majority of Scottish voters. UNISON Scotland have published a full
Read moreLaunched at UNISON Scottish council today, this is the UNISON Scotland manifesto for the local government elections on 4 May
Read moreColleagues Local Government Pay 2017 Please remember to vote in the online ballot and reject the offer You can vote
Read moreThe Branch’s March issue of newsletter is now out, click on the link below to read. In this month’s issue
Read moreThis week the Branch Committee heard a report from the Retired Members Officer, Billy Matthews where he outlined the plans
Read more17th March to 7th April 2017 1. A Secure ballot page will be on UNISON UK sitewww.UNISON.org.uk/lgscot17 – We are
Read moreColleagues The Local Government Committee considered the final offer made by the employers in respect of SJC Pay yesterday and
Read moreColleagues Local government employers have tabled a final pay offer and the union is gearing up to consult members on
Read moreColleagues The Branch has members who work for Quarriers in projects based in England. At a meeting with the Chief
Read moreRemember to check that you’re registered to vote in the Council elections, your Council matters, make sure you have your
Read moreThe Branch held its Annual General Meeting today at Greenock Town Hall and was formally opened by Branch Chairperson Pat
Read moreInverclyde Council has agreed it’s budget for 2017/18 and as expected have decided not to make any further cuts to
Read moreColleagues, below is a message from UNISON Scotland negotiators on the 2017 pay claim. The Scottish Joint Council Steering Group
Read moreQuarriers members have now been balloted for a second time on the 2016/17 pay offer. In December members voted against
Read moreColleagues, Please note that the Branch Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd February. The meeting will be
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