Unison West Dunbartonshire

26/10/2026

Branch Office Update

Please be advised that our UNISON Branch Office is currently closed due to flooding within Poplar Road. As a result, we are unable to access the branch telephone at present.

If you require assistance, please contact us by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding. We will provide an update when the office is accessible again.

20/10/2026

📢 UNISON raises concerns over school hoax threats

UNISON has written to West Dunbartonshire Council following reports of hoax threats affecting schools across Scotland.

We have been contacted by members working in local schools who have raised concerns about the procedures and arrangements in place to manage these incidents.

We are seeking clarification from the Council on:

🔹 The procedures in place to respond to hoax threats and similar incidents.
🔹 How guidance and information are communicated to staff during an incident.
🔹 The arrangements in place to support staff and protect their wellbeing.
🔹 How the Council ensures procedures are consistently applied across schools.

While we understand that procedures exist, it is vital that all staff are clear about what is expected of them and the steps to take when an incident occurs.

✊ UNISON will continue to raise members’ concerns and seek clear answers from the Council.

17/10/2026

Have your say – return your email ballot!

Your voice matters! Make sure you check your emails for your ballot and take the time to cast your vote.

UNISON Scotland submits 2027-28 local government pay claim UNISON Scotland’s local government committee has submitted its pay claim to employers

07/10/2026

We deliver the services. We deserve a say.

Fair pay.
Protected jobs.
Workers shaping reform.

Back the SJC pay claim: £1.60 an hour or 7%, whichever is greater.

30/09/2026

No to fire and rehire ✊

UNISON members standing together, fighting for fairness and decent terms and conditions.

Solidarity from UNISON West Dunbartonshire.

Glasgow’s workers have fought too long for equal pay to be divided now.

The £110m identified for arrears matters. UNISON wants workers who have been historically underpaid to get the money they are owed.

But low-paid workers, including school support staff, cleaners and admin staff, should not have to pay for equal pay through substantial cuts to their own wages.

A ballot on the current proposal risks locking workers into that choice.

UNISON’s position is clear. Keep negotiating. Improve the pay structure. Reduce detriment. Protect workers facing losses. Deliver the arrears.

Once there is a deal worth balloting on, we will take it to our members. Members should have the final say on a clear proposal they have had proper time to consider.

30/09/2026

💜💚 GET INVOLVED. HAVE YOUR SAY.

UNISON West Dunbartonshire is looking for members to get involved as workplace stewards and activists.

We’ll provide training, ongoing support and assistance with time off to undertake trade union duties.

With public services under increasing pressure, there has never been a more important time to have a voice in your workplace and your union.

📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 01389 737246

17/08/2026

Clydebank TUC's latest meeting. All welcome.

14/08/2026

🎬🐐 A summer of fun with UNISON West Dunbartonshire!

We’ve loved seeing our members and their families enjoying our Heads of Ayr Farm Park and Odeon Cinema trips! 🍿🐴

We know how difficult it can be to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, or find something fun and reasonably priced for adults and families. That’s why we’re delighted to offer events like these for our members.

We were also delighted to gift cinema tickets to Ysortit WestDunbartonshire and Haldane Youth Services, helping even more young people enjoy a day at the cinema.

We hope you and your families had lots of fun and made some great memories!

📸 Here are some of the fantastic pictures our members have shared with us from their days out. Thanks for letting us share them! 💚

01/08/2026

🎬 There are still tickets available for both screenings! 🍿

📧 Check your mailbox for your booking link and secure your place.

🎟️ First come, first served – don't miss out! 💚

01/08/2026

🎉 MORE TICKETS RELEASED! 🎉

Due to some cancellations from our previous visit, we've released additional tickets for our 12th August Trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park! 🐑🐐🚜

🚨 Please note: All bus spaces have now been fully allocated, so these additional tickets are for members who can make their own way to the venue.

If you were disappointed to miss out the first time, this is your chance to join us! 🎟️

👉 Check your mailbox for the booking link and book quickly before these extra tickets are gone.
First come, first served! 💚

📬 Members - Keep an eye on your inbox today!

The booking links for our UNISON Summer Day Out at Heads of Ayr Farm Park will be dropping into members' mailboxes today.

Before the booking links arrive, please make sure:
✅ Your membership is current.
✅ We have your correct email address on file.

If you're unsure whether your details are up to date, please contact UNISON Direct as soon as possible to check or update your membership records.

🐄 Heads of Ayr Farm Park
📅 Monday 27 July 2026
📅 Wednesday 12 August 2026

🎫 Please remember:
• Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• A maximum of 4 tickets per member/household.
• Only current members of the West Dunbartonshire UNISON Branch are eligible to book.
• Members are only eligible to attend ONE of the branch's planned summer events. If you secure tickets for the Heads of Ayr Farm Park event, you will not be eligible to book tickets for the members' cinema event.

🎬 Members' Cinema Event

We're also finalising arrangements for our exclusive UNISON cinema screenings. As soon as we receive confirmation from Omniplex, we'll share the booking details with members. Keep an eye on your inbox and our page for further updates!

Thank you for your continued support of West Dunbartonshire UNISON. We hope these events provide a well-deserved opportunity for members and their families to enjoy some time together over the summer holidays. 💜🌞