UNISON-West Lothian

03/06/2026

Our branch wishes everyone, particularly our many LGBT+ members, a happy Pride Month.

🏳️‍🌈 The LGBT+ community and the Trade Union movement have been deeply connected through our shared struggle for equality and social justice for many decades. Learn more about this below:

🔗 www.unison.org.uk/about/what-we-do/fairness-equality/lgbt

In the month of June we reflect as a labour movement the distance we have travelled in reducing inequality for LGBT+ members, but remain steadfast on the need for progress still to be made.

Where members experience homophobia and transphobia, they will find strength and togetherness in our union.

✊🏼 Solidarity now and forever with our LGBT+ members

27/05/2026

⏰🎒 The UNISON School Uniform Grant opens at 12 noon on Wednesday 27 May TODAY for 24 hours only.
Check your eligibility and how to apply here ⬇️

Need help with the cost of kids' uniforms? Apply for a £75 voucher per school-aged child. Applications open 12 noon on 27 May 2026.

11/05/2026

https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/school-uniform-grant/
Save the date for school uniform grants.
At 12 noon on Wednesday 27 May, the There For You school uniform grants will open for 24 hours. See the link for more details.

Need help with the cost of kids' uniforms? Apply for a £75 voucher per school-aged child. Applications open 12 noon on 27 May 2026.

07/05/2026

Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm today

05/05/2026

UNISON’s latest research exposes the reality in Scotland’s councils.

🟣 53% working unpaid
🟣 63% stressed by living costs
🟣 1 in 4 struggling to afford basics

Staff leaving early because the pressure is too much.

These are the workers holding communities together. They deserve better than cuts, burnout and political spin.

28/04/2026

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27/04/2026

We have a number of fully funded online courses for members. If you're interested, please email Julie at the branch and I will send you a link to sign up [email protected]

Trauma Informed Early Years Practice
7 May 9.30am – 12pm

Dementia Awareness with Alzheimer Scotland
12 May 10.20am – 11.30am

Introduction to Early Years Trauma and Book Interview with James McTaggart
17 June 4pm - 5pm

Diabetes Awareness
18 June 9.30am – 12.30pm

Planning for Retirement Course - range of dates from June to December
This course is open to all staff within 10 years of exercising pension. The aim of the course is to help staff achieve their retirement goals and plan for the lifestyle changes ahead.

22/04/2026

Coming up next week

20/04/2026

A reminder of the International Workers Memorial Day Service being held in Bathgate this coming Friday - all are welcome

17/04/2026