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COVID-19

When it comes to the Coronavirus, make sure you know your rights around sick leave and self isolating. Read the UNISON guidance below: Coronavirus: your rights at work

At the AGM of Aberdeen Branch yesterday (11 March 2020), members at both lunchtime and evening sessions cast their votes in the contested election for the position of Branch Secretary. The votes have now been counted and Les Tarr has duly been elected as Branch Secretary for the forthcoming year. Incumbent Kenny Luke was the… Continue Reading New Branch Secretary

AGM Papers Now Available

The AGM agenda pack for the Aberdeen City UNISON branch AGM on Wednesday 11th March 2020 is now available.

Stress in the Workplace Survey

During November 2019, the branch ran an survey to gather information on the levels of stress members were encountering as a result of the implementation of the new Target Operating Model [TOM]. Stewards and Branch Officers were becoming increasingly aware of the high-levels of stress and anxiety being present in members, who’s work load had… Continue Reading Stress in the Workplace Survey

Housing Staff – Meeting on Proposed Redesign

Following on from last week’s Housing Redesign Staff Engagement Sessions, UNISON would like to meet with all affected members to gauge reaction to the proposed changes. You are therefore invited to attend an all members meeting as follows: Date: Thursday 6th February Venue: The Northern Lights Suite, Beach Ballroom Time: 12.30pm – 2pm. Teas and… Continue Reading Housing Staff – Meeting on Proposed Redesign

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2020

The Annual General Meeting of the Aberdeen City Branch of UNISON will take place on Wednesday 11 March 2020. Members can attend the meeting either at 12noon or at 5pm. The meetings will be held in the St Nicholas Room at the Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen. Nominations are invited for steward and branch officer… Continue Reading ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2020

Local Service Champions Day – 17th October

Aberdeen Branch of UNISON are celebrating heroes working in Local Government this Thursday (17th October) by taking part in a national Local Service Champions Day. Our Local Service Champions Bus will be touring the city, visiting Aberdeen City Council work places to meet and talk members, to recognise that they are unsung heroes. We will… Continue Reading Local Service Champions Day – 17th October

Need immigration advice and information?

If you are a member and have come to the UK to work, UNISON provide you with free immigration telephone advice.

Norwegian Guests

This afternoon Aberdeen Branch welcomed our colleagues from Norsk Tjenestemannslag (NTL), the largest public sector trade union in Norway, to the Town House. Our friends, based at The Brønnøysund Register Centre in Norway, were on a fact finding mission to Aberdeen for 5 days, and were keen to come and meet another public sector… Continue Reading Norwegian Guests

Green Unison Week 16-20 September

For the first time ever, UNISON are running their first ever nationwide Green UNISON week, with branches across the UK, including Aberdeen City branch, organising a week of activities calling for urgent action to tackle climate change. During the week of 16-20 September, UNISON members can show their support for school climate change strikers, who… Continue Reading Green Unison Week 16-20 September