The Latest Breaking News from Unison

Strikes off as school support staff in Scotland accept latest Cosla pay offer

School support staff in Scotland have voted to accept a pay offer, bringing industrial action to an end.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023

Scottish school support staff are paying for pupils' food and uniforms

SCHOOL support staff across Scotland are paying for pupils' food and clothing out of pocket, even though many are struggling to cope with the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

Scottish Water strikes suspended after new offer amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water strikes planned for this weekend have been suspended after late night talks resulted in a new offer ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

School strikes in Scotland suspended as union considers fresh pay offer

SCHOOL strikes planned across Scotland for next week have been suspended after a union secured an improved pay offer for local government workers.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023

Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

'Scandalous': Scotland's gender pay gap widening STUC warn amid school staff strikes

THE gender pay gap in Scotland is widening, according to a new analysis conducted by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

School staff on strike over pay say they use own money for class resources

Unison members in support roles in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire walked out for the day on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Strike by support staff closes Scottish schools as further walkouts announced

Tens of thousands of pupils are out of the classroom on Wednesday in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union makes pay offer warning

A union has warned that imposing a pay offer on council staff is likely to lead to an escalation of industrial action in a dispute that has closed…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union warns against imposing pay offer

Janitors, cleaners and pupil support assistants are among the workers to have walked out in four local authority areas.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023