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UNISON Updates April 2021

Pay Ballot

There is only a week left to go on the ballot so it’s important members contact the branch asap if they have not yet received their ballot.

One Year of Covid Survey

The press release issued for our One Year of Covid survey can be found here:

Bombshell report lays bare the impact of the pandemic on local government workers

It has already received some coverage:

https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/union-reveals-stress-and-workload-impact-of-pandemic-on-local-government-workers

‘Quarter of council workers’ sought help for mental health

We have sent this to all Council Leaders but have yet to receive a single response. We also raised it today at the SJC Steering Group.

Covid Updates:

Moving to Level 3 – https://www.gov.scot/news/moving-to-level-3
The Reducing Risks in Schools guidance has been updated and can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-reducing-the-risks-in-schools/I have also attached a highlighted pdf version which shows where the key changes have been made.
The new school visits guidance went live on Friday and can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-school-visits-and-trips/
Updated multi-sector guidance on collection of customer & visitor contact details for Test and Protect can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/test-protect-multi-sector-guidance-collection-customer-visitor-contact-details-april-2021-update

Reminder – Online Organising Stewards (Stage 2) – 12 and 13 May 2021

Reminder that we still have places available on the course on the 12 & 13 May 2021. If you are interested in attending this course and complete your accreditation please arrange for the attached course application form to be completed and returned to activisteducationscotland@unison.co.uk.

Application-form

Update your membership details

We do not hold an email for all members meaning some miss out on getting our important updates.

If you do not receive UNISON newsletters via email you need to update your details.

You can update your details at unison.org.uk or by getting in touch with your Local UNISON steward.

Scottish Union Learning Fringe Events at STUC Congress.

The events are open to all Activists and Staff – you do NOT need to be a delegate at Congress .

They all look interesting but given the current pandemic and Mental Health Crisis the Event on the future of Mental Health Learning might be of particular interest and Dr Nicola Cogan who is one of the presenters tutored UNISONs Trauma and PTSD Workshops.

So please feel free to register via the links .

SUL Events – STUC Congress 2021

Congress Fringe Meeting – Monday, 19 April 2021 – 5.00pm

STUC & The Open University in Scotland – Organising Learning for a Fairer Future

Speakers will include:

Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary

Susan Stewart, Director, The Open University in Scotland

Mary Senior, STUC President

Gerry Mooney, The Open University in Scotland

Wendy Burton, Director, Scottish Union Learning

Join here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-ou-congress-fringe

Congress Webinar – Tuesday, 20 April 2021 – 11.00am

What next for Learning and Mental Health

Catherine Deveney, NUJ

Nicola Cogan, Strathclyde University

Join here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-stuc-congress-mental-health-webinar-21

Congress Webinar – Thursday, 22 April 2021 – 11. 00am

Social Media and Trolling

Joan Macdonald, NUJ

Join here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sul-stuc-congress-social-media-webinar-21

Public Services workers must not be made to pay for COVID ….