Simon Macfarlane

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. 💜

Starting the day at UNISON Scotland’s Labour Link Forum hearing from Monica Lennon MSP about taking UNISON’s priorities into the heart of the Labour Party and tackling inequality within our public services 💜

Delegates attending the UNISON Scotland Labour Link Forum today. Another successful day taking our members’ voices forward and standing up for public services. 💜

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 Scotland’s Michelle Brewster, drawing on 25 years’ experience in the police service, speaking in the debate on keeping our communities safe — a powerful frontline perspective.

Now hearing from committee member Kay Marie Hughes in the debate on keeping our communities safe — an important discussion on protecting people and strengthening neighbourhoods across Scotland.

At Scottish Labour Party Conference in Paisley today 🌹
Starting the day hearing from Neil Bibby MSP for Paisley — looking forward to a full day of discussion, ideas and shaping Labour’s vision for Scotland.

PAY FAIR FOR PATIENT CARE - Perioperative Assistants Deserve Parity Theatres assistants in Leeds deserve to be paid properly for the clinical tasks they carry out. Sign the petition to show your support.

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...

✨ Happy New Year to all UNISON members ✨
Thank you for your solidarity & hard work. As Branch Secretary & Chair of UNISON Scotland’s Communications & Campaigns Committee, I’m proud to stand with members as we organise, campaign & fight for fair pay, safe workplaces & strong public services 💜💚✊️

Say no to bullying of NHS staff Treatment of striking NHS staff This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.  A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...

I just learnt that over £100,000 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!'

Take Strathclyde’s Buses back into Public Control Bus services across Strathclyde are in crisis, but we have a chance to turn things around. Join me in supporting the Better Buses campaign to bring Strathclyde's buses back into public control.

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay

Voting in the higher education ballot is the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. VOTE YES for strike action 💜 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/

Meet the Glasgow anti poverty groups marching to demand better Community groups in Glasgow are joining campaigners and workers' groups from across Scotland in an anti-poverty march and rally.

"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter

📢Today's the day!

Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.

Join us as #WeDemandBetter

March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.

No whips, no fedoras – just reps and members fighting for fairness and defending public services ✊
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk

Attention healthcare students!

This October we’re hosting a number of introductory learning sessions for you to help you find your feet - covering drugs calculations, academic writing, stress management and making the most of your placements.

Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm

🎸💜 We're not worthy...but together we're stronger 💚🎸
Just like Wayne & Garth, we know life’s better when you’re not on your own. At UNISON Fife Health Branch, solidarity is our soundtrack.
👉 Don’t sit in the basement – join the party: join.unison.org.uk

@weerascal2.bsky.social

Team @unison.org.uk Scotland at FalkirkTUC dedication to International Workers Memorial Day monument. The fight for health & safety goes on. Trade Unionist making a difference in our community, demonstrating an injury to one is an injury to all. Solidarity! @weerascal2.bsky.social @raesc.bsky.social

Scott Donohoe of Hazards Scotland and Chair of @unison.org.uk Scotland Health & Safety committee speaking at the dedication of the International Workers Memorial Day monument created by Falkirk Trades Union Council. 'Remember the dead, fight for the living'. hazards.scot

🟣 “Take the purple pill…”
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk

Our reps are at Stratheden Hospital, visiting staff, offering advice and chatting about the benefits of being part of UNISON.

✅ Workplace support
✅ Advice when you need it
✅ A stronger voice together

Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join 👉 join.unison.org.uk

This government promised us 'the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation' 🌊

Have you seen it?! We definitely haven't. 🧐

BUT now that the government are planning changes to the Procurement Act, we've got a chance to put the pressure on. 💪

Take action now. 👇

Demand the UK government take action on Palestine More than 21 months of strikes on Gaza and its people has caused untold devastation, bloodshed and suffering. And Israel’s blockade of aid entering Gaza is causing mass starvation. Our Government nee...

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UNISON Scotland Labour Link delegation at the Labour Link Forum in Glasgow today – speaking up for our members, moving motions and setting out our plan for Scotland.

Also marking one year on from a Labour government – progress made, more to do. ✊ #UNISON #LabourLink #Scotland

Willie Docherty moving Motion 4: Standing Up for Equality at #UNISON Labour Link Forum 💜✊

We face a global assault on equality. Our rights are not up for negotiation. No appeasement. No retreat.

UNISON Scotland stands firm. #Equality #LabourLink #UNISON #Scotland

Thanks to @katysclark.bsky.social for raising the issue of @unisonmedia.bsky.social Enable strikers at #FMQs today. The Scottish Government can and should be doing more to deliver £15 per hour for care workers.

Tricia McArthur @unisonmedia.bsky.social branch sec nails it. Who is serious about resolving @scottishwater.bsky.social strike? Not management. Unions spent 3.5 hours last night trying to get somewhere, only to be offered £30 extra year 2, paid for by a £15 per week cut to standby in current offer.