๐๐ Older people deserve better.
Too many face poverty, isolation and lack of support in retirement.
โ We need action โ investment in services that ensure dignity and security in later life.
๐๐ Make this a public services election
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๐๐ Too many older people face poverty, isolation & poor support in retirement
โ UNISON calls for investment to ensure dignity & security in later life
As elections approach: what will candidates do?
๐๐ Make this a public services election
๐๐ Black workers deserve better.
Systemic racism, pay inequality and lack of opportunity are still a reality.
โ We need real change โ fair pay, equal opportunities and accountability.
๐๐ Make this a public services election.
๐๐ Too many older people face poverty, isolation & lack of support
As our population ages, services must adapt with proper investment
โ We need action to ensure dignity in later life
What will candidates do to support older people?
๐๐ Black workers still face systemic racism โ pay gaps, underrepresentation & unequal opportunities
โ UNISON calls for real action on racial equality
As elections approach: what will candidates do?
๐๐ Make this a public services election
๐๐ Women workers deserve better.
Pay gaps, insecure work and discrimination are still holding too many back.
โ We need action โ fair pay, secure jobs and workplaces that work for women.
๐๐ Make this a public services election
๐๐ Women workers still face inequality โ pay gaps, insecure work & discrimination
โ UNISON is calling for action on fair pay, job security & equality
As elections approach: what will candidates do?
๐๐ Make this a public services election
๐๐ Disabled workers deserve better.
Barriers, discrimination and lack of access to services are still holding too many people back.
โ We need real change.
As activists, letโs challenge candidates:
what will you do to fix this?
๐๐ Make this a public services election
๐๐ Black workers still face systemic racism โ pay gaps & underrepresentation
Without real change, this wonโt improve
โ We need action on fair pay, equality & accountability
What will candidates do to deliver racial equality?
๐๐ Disabled workers still face barriers to fair work & independent living
UNISON is calling for proper support, enforced adjustments & investment in care and services โ
As elections approach: what will candidates do to remove these barriers?
๐ค Yasmine Morgan, our Young Members Officer, speaking in support of Motion 52 โ pushing for stronger climate resilience and accountability in health & safety โ๐๐
๐ข Scottish Elections 2026
Public services must come first.
๐ฃ Fair pay, proper funding & better conditions are essential.
โ Staff are the services.
๐๐ Make this a public services election.
๐ unison-scotland.org/scottish-par...
๐ข Scottish Elections 2026 โ Briefing #2
Public services are at breaking point โ funding is key.
๐ฃ The latest UNISON Scotland briefing sets out what must change.
โ No more cuts. Invest in services.
๐๐ Make this a public services election.
๐ unison-scotland.org/scottish-par...
Our reps are at Queen Margaret Hospital this morning, joined by Audrey from the NHS Credit Union.
Pop along to our information session at the main entrance to find out about the benefits of being part of both UNISON and the NHS Credit Union. Weโre here until 12pm โ come and say hello ๐
Four simple steps to be vote ready! ๐ณ๏ธ
Get ready for the elections on 7 May
โ๐ผ Register to vote by 20 April
๐ฎ Apply for a postal vote by 20 Aprilย
๐ชช Apply for Voter ID by 28 April - if you don't have a passport or driving licence (England only)
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I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Three months on strike, tell Village Hotels it's time to negotiate with it's workers!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/thre...
Great to have support of students, thanks to Eilidh Stewart student sabbatical officer for speaking up for staff and the impact of cuts on students. #SaveThe100
Our members were out in the sun at lunch today speaking against @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social proposals to cut 100 posts. Including vital workers like Alice Strauh who works on the Student Life desk providing essential support to students. #SaveThe100 #NoCuts @unison.org.uk
Delegates are in Glasgow today attending the UNISON Scotland Labour Link Forum.
Proudly representing our members, taking part in important discussions and ensure the voices of workers are heard.
Strong representation. Stronger voice. ๐
Starting the day at UNISON Scotlandโs Labour Link Forum hearing from Monica Lennon MSP about taking UNISONโs priorities into the heart of the Labour Party and tackling inequality within our public services ๐
Delegates attending the UNISON Scotland Labour Link Forum today. Another successful day taking our membersโ voices forward and standing up for public services. ๐
UNISON Scotland Labour Link Committee delegation.
Powerful speech from UNISON Scotland Labour Link Committee Vice Chair Janine Langler on the impact of under-resourcing, highlighting local concerns around shoplifting and drug problems affecting our communities.
UNISON Scotlandโs Michelle Brewster, drawing on 25 yearsโ experience in the police service, speaking in the debate on keeping our communities safe โ a powerful frontline perspective.
Now hearing from committee member Kay Marie Hughes in the debate on keeping our communities safe โ an important discussion on protecting people and strengthening neighbourhoods across Scotland.
At Scottish Labour Party Conference in Paisley today ๐น
Starting the day hearing from Neil Bibby MSP for Paisley โ looking forward to a full day of discussion, ideas and shaping Labourโs vision for Scotland.
Theatres assistants in Leeds deserve to be paid properly for the clinical tasks they carry out.
I've just signed this petition to support them. Please add your name too. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...
โจ Happy New Year to all UNISON members โจ
Thank you for your solidarity & hard work. As Branch Secretary & Chair of UNISON Scotlandโs Communications & Campaigns Committee, Iโm proud to stand with members as we organise, campaign & fight for fair pay, safe workplaces & strong public services ๐๐โ๏ธ
I just learnt that over ยฃ100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Willie Docherty Chair UNISON Scotland Labour Link @ @scottishlabour.bsky.social Policy Conf. @unison.org.uk believes Labour needs to go further & faster on removing profit from care & against NHS buying from private sector. 'We'll not shut up about this, we will keep advocating for public services!'