Simon Watson @simon_unison
Regional Organiser for UNISON. The UK's largest union. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857. Promoted by UNISON Scotland, 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow unison-scotland.org Aberdeen, UK Joined June 2016-
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Lack of sick pay for care staff. Christina McAnea highlights how this drove infection rates. And how the issue still needs resolving.
Well done Lisa from @Unison_GHB !
Well done Lisa from @Unison_GHB !
UNISON is organising with purpose and optimism. Kevan Nelson reveals how, through its Organising to Win strategy, with targeted campaigns like #PayFairforPatientCare, Britain’s largest union bucked the trend by growing by 70,000 members in two years unsn.uk/44jq1BF
Christina McAnea - 'Care sector would have collapsed without overseas workers' unsn.uk/3F8GLBX
In other words, the Israeli army lied, again. Remember all the lies next time you see “Israel says” in the media.
In other words, the Israeli army lied, again. Remember all the lies next time you see “Israel says” in the media.
Get my new book from Manifesto Press manifestopress.coop/product/roger-…
Is the Scottish Local Government Pay offer fair? There are 100 different ways of saying "no". Check out the UNISON briefing - unison-scotland.org/briefing-153-c…
What will stock market falls over Trump’s tariffs mean for UK pensions and savings? If you are in a defined contribution scheme, as many workers increasingly are, how much your individual pension is worth will depend on the performance of the investments. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/a…
Reeves’s dilemma: break your tax pledges or cast Labour adrift from its principles. The former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane used an article in the FT article to warn against allowing “Treasury orthodoxy” to dominate Reeves’s thinking. theguardian.com/business/2025/…
UNISON walks the talk. Our charity #ThereForYou has a limited pot of £30 vouchers to help with the cost of new shoes. Applications open 12 noon on 20 March. buff.ly/u4OJdnW
An excellent piece on the need to fight to value the work of women on #InternationalWomensDay
An excellent piece on the need to fight to value the work of women on #InternationalWomensDay
Of 717 grooming offences recorded in 2023, some 83% of perpetrators were White, 7% Asian, 5% Black and 3% mixed race. The Far Right doesn't want another national inquiry into the 83%. Wonder why.
Happy Christmas all, and especial thanks and best wishes to the public service staff still working over the holidays to look after us!
Many UNISON members are @WASPI_Campaign women and deserve, and will demand, pension justice. unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/c…
Great to see @Unison_GHB out with the banner on @AberdeenTUC St Andrews Day march against racism, and for peace and justice in Palestine.
Reeves to announce plans to form pension megafunds in 'radical' reform package. Designed to mirror pension set-ups in Australia and Canada, these megafunds would be expected to take advantage of size to invest in assets that have higher growth potential. pensionsage.com/pa/Reeves-to-a…
The UK Governemnt has gust given Scotland an extra £3.4 billion in "Barnett Consequentials". There must be a bit of that to help pay the hard-pressed council staff who keep our communities going.
The UK Governemnt has gust given Scotland an extra £3.4 billion in "Barnett Consequentials". There must be a bit of that to help pay the hard-pressed council staff who keep our communities going.
what is the confusion on tax. @unisontheunion ‘s 1.3 mill members pay their tax thru paye. Their income, like millions of others, comes from their employment. The govt needs to tax unearned income and wealth and close tax loopholes.
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds @EmmaforWycombe setting out the case for "consolidation of smaller pension schemes into larger, more efficient funds in order to deliver better value for money and outcomes for members while unlocking UK investment opportunities."
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds @EmmaforWycombe setting out the case for "consolidation of smaller pension schemes into larger, more efficient funds in order to deliver better value for money and outcomes for members while unlocking UK investment opportunities."
Our local govt lead for pay negotiations David O’Connor explains why council workers have rejected the latest pay offer.
Our local govt lead for pay negotiations David O’Connor explains why council workers have rejected the latest pay offer.

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