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The 2025 Learning and Organising programme for UNISON activists in Scotland is out – offering a wide range of in-person and online courses, to enhance your knowledge and skills.

If you want to  book on a course please speak to your branch.

You can read our 2025 training programme, and more details about learning and organising here

Workplace stewards are the foundation of our union and last year UNISON proudly welcomed nearly 500 new stewards and safety representatives into our ranks, significantly strengthening our network across Scotland.

We offer training on representation, negotiation, health and safety, communication, campaigning, equalities and tackling discrimination and branch officer roles– to name just a few.

Our courses are friendly and informal. You don’t need any formal qualifications. We want to equip you with the essential skills you need to advocate for the rights and working conditions of those dedicated to delivering public services in Scotland.

This year’s Christmas party will be at the Corn Exchange in Stirling. This is a private party so only open to ticket holders.
We will have great entertainment, a disco, fabulous raffles prizes, a fantastic buffet and the first drink is on the house.
If you are looking your work night out then this is the place to be, lots of fun with colleagues throughout the council at an affordable price.
This year, you can also bring a friend or partner!

Where: Corn Exchange Stirling
When: Friday 13 December
Time: 7:30 till late
Tickets: ONLY £5 each

Come along for the best night of the year – Don’t miss it

Book your tickets now – email dicksony@stirling.gov.uk

How bad could cuts to services be where you live?

Years of central government underfunding, growing demand for services and spikes in inflation and energy costs have cost councils billions. Now services we all rely on are facing catastrophic cuts.

Find out the funding gap in your council https://councilcuts.unison.org.uk/

Edinburgh Climate Coalition Public Meeting

Thursday 24 October. 6.30-8pm
Augustine United Church,
41 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh EH1 1EL

The Labour government’s promised “GB Energy” will make or break whether we meet the 2050 Net Zero target. GB Energy promises:
A ‘publicly owned energy company’ delivering 100% clean energy.
Saving households a whopping £93 billion!
A form of public ownership in a sector monopolised by profiteers. Will these promises be delivered on and crucially is the
Labour government ready to take on big oil and gas?

You can also participate online – register at https://tinyurl.com/ecc24oct