Renfrewshire Unison

14/06/2026

Despite Scotlands brilliant WIN - NAE SLEEP - were both on the front row on platform at UNISON's National Local Government Conference Mark Ferguson - Renfrewshire Branch and Marie Quigley - North Lanarkshire Branch.

12/06/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18fq4EePDM/

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.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

UNISON Renfrewshire - Supporting our Migrant Workers Members Rally at the Scottish Parliament - Mark Ferguson - Scottish Convenor/Renfrewshire Branch Secretary & Stephen Hicks Scottish Local Government Committee Member/Renfrewshire Branch Officer. UNISON Scotland

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

Please make sure you use your VOTE today - every VOTE counts! We must ensure we elect those who are prepared to stand up for our Communities and the Public Services we all need.

SAY NO TO HATE AND DIVISIVE POLITICS!

Mark Ferguson - Branch Secretary

07/04/2026

Colleagues,

I sadly advise that Bill Taylor, a long time branch officer and activist in our branch passed away at the weekend.

He had retired a number of years ago, although kept himself involved in our branch activities.

As well as a good personal friend to many of us, Bill was a valued member of our Branch Executive and an advocate for the rights of working people, in particular low paid members.

Bill had been involved in the trade union movement for over 50 years, with GMB, NUPE and then UNISON.

Mark Ferguson

Branch Secretary

08/03/2026

UNISON Renfrewshire would like wish all our Women Members a Happy International Women's Day - keep fighting for genuine equality!

25/02/2026

https://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/25887445.oneren-staff-balloted-strikes-intimidatory-practices/

UNISON is balloting its members at OneRen over industrial action.