Unison Argyll and Bute

12/06/2026

If you're in Glasgow tomorrow, Saturday 13 June , please join our comrades to stand against racism. 💜💚

Details below ⬇️

Glaswegians of all backgrounds and and of all faiths and none will stand together against any attempts to spread violence and hatred in our communities. Time and again we have shown the far right that a majority of us reject their racist poison. On Tuesday we saw horrific scenes as 500 joined a far right protest in Glasgow. We will not allow fascists to march on our streets unopposed. Join us to reclaim our streets as anti-racist, anti-fascist and a community that welcomes all.

Join us
Saturday 13 June
1pm, Buchanan Steps, Glasgow

We say no to the far right on our streets 📣

We will be taking to the streets as 2026 gets underway this weekend and we say
We're proud to be backed by some of Scotland's leading refugee rights organisations

03/06/2026

💚 UNISON operates a 4-week rule when it comes to providing representation in workplace issues.

This means you need to have been a member for at least four weeks before an issue arises for us to be able to provide support.

Joining after something has already happened means we’re unable to step in and help.

Being a member means support is there when you need it.

Not a member? join.unison.org.uk 💚

01/06/2026

💐 A huge shoutout to our Vice-Chair and Services & Conditions Officer, Catriona Smith, who recently received a beautiful thank you gift from our lovely members! Catriona successfully represented a team to a very positive outcome. ⭐️

As lay stewards and branch officers, it truly means a lot when members appreciate the time and effort put in and we are thrilled to see one of our very best recognised for her hard work! 💜

25/05/2026

⏳🎒 The UNISON School Uniform Grant opens this Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 12 noon for 24 hours only.

Be ready and check your eligibility here: https://buff.ly/QKmavKz

12/05/2026

week is coming 18-24 May 📚

UNISON college is offering free taster sessions to help you in your work and personal life.

Book your free session online now 👉 http://unsn.uk/LAWW26 Se

06/05/2026

📍Save the date for school uniform grants. 📍

At 12 noon on Wednesday 27 May, the There for You school uniform grants open for 24 hours.

More information can be found on the following link: https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/school-uniform-grant/

24/04/2026

As your branch, we try our best to help our members and really appreciate it when we get feedback.

Thank you to our lovely member who expressed their thanks to the brilliant Lorraine Campbell for her support. 💚💜

20/04/2026

Fully funded online UNISON learning courses available this coming May/June 2026: 💻

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

🟢 Dementia Awareness with Alzheimer Scotland, 12 May 10.20am - 11.30am

🟣 Makaton Level 1 with Lorna Hutton, 18 and 19 May 6.15pm – 9.30pm

🟢Handling Difficult people and Conflict, 27 May 9.30am – 12.30pm

🟣 Writing at Work with Chat GPT and Copilot, 17 June 9.30am – 12.30pm

🟢Diabetes Awareness, 18 June 9.30am – 12.30pm

🟣 Planning for Retirement Course

Please get in touch if you would like to take part and we will send you the online booking form. ✉️

14/04/2026

Register to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April.

On Thursday 7 May, Scotland votes in the Scottish Parliament election. This is your chance to make it a public services election.

Public services are the heart of a fairer Scotland. They rely on skilled, committed workers. They need proper funding, safe staffing, fair pay and political choices that match the reality staff face every day.

Register or update your details in 5 minutes: gov.uk/register-to-vote

03/04/2026

Happy Retirement, Mary Fran Watt!

Yesterday, we said farewell to our wonderful Branch Secretary, after 15 years of dedicated service to the branch.

Mary Fran started as Health and Safety Officer before going on to serve as Branch Secretary, being a constant source of strength, support and guidance for the branch and its members.

We’d like to thank Mary Fran for everything she has contributed wish all the best for a long and well deserved retirement 💜💚