UNISON Scotland

13/06/2026

3 things we’ve learned this week:

1️⃣ Scotland’s NHS and care services depend on migrant workers. They deserve security, dignity and a future.

2️⃣ More than 9 in 10 council workers are struggling with the cost of living. COSLA must keep the promise and deliver £15 an hour.

3️⃣ Lawrence Shankland should start for Scotland. Obviously.

12/06/2026

More than nine in ten council workers in Scotland say they are struggling with the cost of living.

UNISON Scotland surveyed more than 6,000 local government workers. The findings are stark:

94% are finding it difficult to keep up with rising household costs
39% are paid less than £15 an hour
30% earn less than £20,000 a year
12% have taken on a second job

Council staff keep vital services running every day. They deserve fair pay.

COSLA committed two years ago to working towards a minimum rate of £15 an hour. Workers cannot wait any longer.

11/06/2026

Yesterday, UNISON members from across Scotland came together at the Scottish Parliament to demand a fair visa system for migrant workers.

Scotland's NHS and care services depend on migrant workers.

They deserve a visa system that offers security, dignity and a future.

We're calling for: ✅ A common Certificate of Sponsorship system
✅ Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
✅ Fair pay for care workers

We're pleased that 23 MSPs have signed UNISON's Fair Visa pledge. Now it's time for the UK Government to listen and act.

09/06/2026

Scotland’s public services rely on migrant workers every day.

Join UNISON Scotland’s Fair Visa Day of Action and show your support for dignity, security and fairness at work.

📍 Scottish Parliament
📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕚 11am to 1.30pm

Stand with migrant workers. Stand for fair visas.

06/06/2026

School support staff across Scotland are facing rising levels of violence at work, with many suffering injuries while supporting children and young people.

UNISON's Edinburgh campaign, led by Katrina Baird, is shining a light on an issue affecting staff.

Violence at work is not part of the job.

'The situation is really dire. It's getting even worse'

05/06/2026

Scotland's public services would struggle without migrant workers.

Yet too many face visa costs, insecurity and barriers that no worker should have to face.

📍 Scottish Parliament
📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕚 11am to 1.30pm

Join UNISON Scotland's Fair Visa Day of Action and stand up for dignity, security and justice at work.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Migrant workers keep our NHS and care sector running. They deserve security, dignity and respect.

Join UNISON Scotland's National Day of Action.

📍 Scottish Parliament 📅 10 June 🕚 11am to 1.30pm

Stand with migrant workers. 🟢🟣

03/06/2026

Pride Month is a celebration. It is also a reminder.

The rights LGBT+ people have today were fought for. They were not handed over willingly. There is still a long way to go for real equality, safety and dignity for everyone.

UNISON Scotland stands with LGBT+ workers and communities across Scotland. Not just during Pride Month, but every day of the year.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month.

Got a Pride event, fundraiser, march, workplace initiative or community gathering coming up? Drop it in the comments or message us so we can help promote it.

02/06/2026

Today, General Secretary Andrea Egan visited the Falkirk Branch office, meeting with branch officers from Falkirk, Forth Valley and Stirling.

Discussions focused on the support needed for branches and officers dealing with far-right activity and intimidation in recent weeks. Branch offices and union officers in Falkirk and across Forth Valley have been targeted for standing up for workers, communities and anti-racism values.

The visit was an important show of solidarity with local activists and staff, and a reminder that intimidation will not stop UNISON members from organising and speaking up for their communities. Discussions were also held with Stirling Local Government branch officers regarding forthcoming industrial action ballots.

Solidarity with all our branches, officers and members facing this abuse. ✊