Edinburgh school support staff face daily violence, leaving them exhausted and unsafe at work. This cannot continue. UNISON City of Edinburgh is calling for urgent action to protect staff and create safe, supportive schools. 🟣🟢 edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh…

Visitors staying in the city will need to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at 7 nights. The council reckons this could bring in up to £50m a year! oxfordmail.co.uk/news/national/…

This consultation on the future of Princes Street closes next Friday (21st): bit.ly/4jZ9MiW It covers a lot of ground, much positive, but we’re disappointed it doesn’t ask if you think the pavements are wide enough!

First deputation at today’s council budget meeting is from UNISON. A call for valuing all public services and putting people before politics.

Edinburgh EIS join sister unions at City Chambers today ahead of Edinburgh Council’s budget setting. We are standing up for quality education and investment in our schools! #SU4QE ✊💜 Edinburgh EIS

Whichever budget passes today it will not address years of hollowing out of public services, profiteering from outsourcing and on the political side, inertia, complacence and incompetence.

"The future of local government could be at stake here." DundeeCityUnison took to Dundee City centre this week to protest against potential service cuts in this year's budget.

Great to talk to Monica Lennon MSP about the vital role of public services in fighting poverty and inequality in Scotland #ScotLab25

Witdrawal of Adult Autism Assessment Service in Forth Valley. Please consider signing and sharing the petition re the reinstatement of this important service. Unison Forth Valley NHS Branch 🟣🟢 change.org/p/reverse-the-…

40 per cent of pupils in Scotland’s state schools receive additional support for their learning. But the Scottish Government failed to plan for the impacts of an inclusive approach to ASL. My new report with Accounts Commission: bit.ly/Additional_Sup…

A week on from the most scandalous decision I’ve seen in my time at the council. Edinburgh SNP colleagues and I will continue to fight to save these lifeline services for children with additional support needs.

International Women's Day - the fight for equality Women have always been central to trade unions and the struggle for a more equal society from the Bryant and May matchgirls to the fight for recognition and equal pay. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Terribly sad news today - the council will fly flags at half-mast for Cllr Val Walker 1949 – 2025 theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/04/cllr-v…

☀️UNISON Scotland proudly joins the list of supporters mobilising for the Scottish national demonstration in Glasgow - 12 days to go! #AyeWelcomeRegufees #StopTheFarRight #SafePassage #LiftTheBan #StopDeportations 🗓️Sat 21 June 📍Barrowland Park, 12noon

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Scotland Demands Better March & Rally, Edinburgh Saturday 25th October 2025 #ScotlandDemandsBetter

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER - THE MARCH FOR ALL OF US THIS SATURDAY!! 📷 Saturday 25 October 📷 10am - 4:30pm 📷 Starting at the Scottish Parliament Sign up: scotland-demands-better.com