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9th Oct: Pay Up Now! Branch members join thousands at the March and Rally on 7th Oct in Edinburgh to demand decent pay
16th Sept: Sign our petition on the Parliament website
16th Sept: Pay Up Now! Sign up NOW for a free bus for you and your family to the Rally and Family Fun Day on 7th Oct in Edinburgh and demand decent pay
2nd Sept: Pay up Now! Campaign to end the public service pay cap
7th August: Branch equalities statement July 2017
5th August: Sleeping in and the minimum wage - recent court ruling
27th July: Local Government pay deal agreed
26th July:
UNISON legal victory sees employment tribunal fees scrapped
18th July: Under 27? Get along to the young members' BBQ and information event.
18th July: Branch will protect members as council continues with plans for Trust for sport and leisure
28th June: Sadness but also hope at NDC as branch members take to the podium
19th June: Branch members in action at Local Government conference as it happens
18th June: School uniform grants for member
15th June: Free financial advice for UNISON members at surgeries in July and September in Woodhill House and Gordon House
4th June: Branch Facebook page
3rd June: Branch supports WASPI campaign for fairness in changes to state pensions
31st May: Pay Update - 62% members vote for action but ballot return doesn't meet threshold.
26th May: Branch gears up for National Delegate Conference 2017
26th May: And for Local Government Conference 2017
26th May: Branch chair, Kate elected onto UNISON ruling body
25th May: UNISON member? - apply now for a school uniform grant
11th May: Pay update - Ballot open now till 30 May. Vote for Fair Pay
10th May: Report of Aberdeen May Day March and Rally
3rd May: Pay Update - Ballot period changed to 11th - 30th May 2017
1st May: Pay Update - Members to be balloted on industrial action - Please use your vote
1st May: Report of the Workers' Memorial Day Service 2017 - Remember the dead, fight for the living.
30th April: Responses from candidates to UNISON's questions - read before you vote
27th April: Branch activists at STUC Congress
11th April:
Members overwhelmingly reject pay offer - UNISON to ballot on industrial action
7th April: Local Government Elections 2017 - Branch writes to candidates
31st March: Please use your vote in the NEC Elections 3-28th April
17th March:
Online consultation on Pay Offer - Vote to REJECT
13th March:
2017/8 Pay Claim - UNISON to consult on new pay offer with recommendation to REJECT
5th March: Report of AGM 2017
19th February: Stop the huge rise in registration fees for Scottish care and social workers
15th February:
Pay Update -Pay offer upped but employers asked to think again
15th February:
Cornerstone recognition agreement returns negotiating rights to UNISON
11th February: Branch tribute to steward and pensions' champion James Mulholland
8th February: Pay update - offer "slap in the face" for council staff
8th February: AGM invite and agenda
24th January: UNISON Matters December 2016 issue
24th January: Pay update -
2017/8 Pay Claim - UNISON writes to Scottish councils urging them for decent pay settlement now
16th January: Hard Lessons - UNISON's report highlights the effect of cuts on school support staff
4th January: AGM 2017 - Preliminary notice
2016
14th December: UNISON slams Scottish councils for failing to respond to pay claim
2nd December: Condolences on the death of president Eric Roberts
2nd December:
Unions submit one year £1000 flat rate pay claim for council staff
29th November: St Andrew's Day March and Rally - celebrating the multicultural voices in the North East
21st November: TEACHERS AND PUPILS TO HOLD NATIONAL CELEBRATION DAY TO RECOGNISE THE 'STARS IN OUR SCHOOLS'
17th November:
Branch urges members to get along to hear more about plans for sport and culture
17th November: Stars in Our Schools - Celebrating the role of support staff in schools
9th November: UNISON calls for proper consultation and negotiation on Local Cornerstone
9th November: Equality Officer Kathleen in action at National Disabled Members Conference
3rd November:
Come along to the St Andrews Day March and Rally and celebrate diversity in the North East of Scotland
29th October: Time to Care 2016 - If you work in social care are you being paid the Scottish Living Wage?
25th October:
Branch urges members to get along to council meetings about alternative service delivery model for sport and culture
15th October: Branch supports steward Graham's fundraising run for Kayleigh's Wee Stars
18th September: Branch asks questions of review of Aberdeenshire's Leisure, Culture, Community Learning and Library Services
26th July: UNISON Matters Extra for Social Work and Social Care June 2016
30th June: Report from National Delegate Conference 2016
20th June: Report from Local Government Conference 2016
22nd May: Workplace disability standards a sham, Kathleen tells TUC Disabled Workers' Conference
8th May: Report of STUC Congress
2nd May: Report of the May Day March and Rally
1st May: Aberdeen remembers - Report of the Workers' Memorial Day Service
21st April: May Day March and Rally 2016
14th April: Workers' Memorial Day 2016
25th March: National Delegate Conference 2016
25th March: Local Government Conference 2016
14th March:
Kathleen's equalities role raises branch profile in Scottish and national disabled members' forums.
24th February: Branch lobbies Scottish Parliament for increase to council budget settlement
19th February: AGM vows to fight for public services, for public service jobs and for the trade unions who protect them
14th February: Winter fuel grants from There for You
11th February:
Elected members sign up to UNISON's no compulsory redundancies campaign on budget day
9th February: AGM on 17th Feb - Invite and papers
15th January: Advice for members affected by the recent flooding in Aberdeenshire. Find out what UNISON can do to help.
15th January: November 2015 issue of UNISON Matters is now online
2015
29th December: AGM 2016 - Preliminary Notice
13th December: Aberdeenshire UNISON’s response to Active Schools Consultation Dec 2015
13th December: Stars in our Schools - Celebrating the role of school support staff
28th November: St Andrew's Day March and Rally welcomes refugees in the name of our shared humanity
23rd November: Branch joins council's political leaders to say no to TU bill
19th November: Branch welcomes no redundancy commitment from council on 2016 budget
7th November: Come along to the St Andrew's Day March and Rally and say "refugees are welcome here"
3rd November: Branch lobbies parliament and calls on MPs to oppose Trade Union Bill
6th October: Branch joins 100,000 marchers to say NO to cuts and YES to workers' rights
1st October: Members vote to accept two year pay deal
1st October: Aberdeenshire's Partnership Administration stands with unions against the Trade Union bil
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as CoSLA also pledges to stand shoulder to shouldre with the unions
26th Sept: Branch urges councillors to oppose Trade Union Bill
11th Sept: Don't let them silence workers' voices - Oppose the Trade Union Bill -Act now before it's too late
4th Sept: Branch welcomes refugees and urges members to do what you can to support
29th August: Pay update - Pay offer made - ballot starts 2 September. Make sure you vote
12th August: Personal learning grants for school support staff.
29th July: Free local training events on dementia awareness and your skills your future - all members welcome to come along
10th July: UNISON Scotland budget analysis - Dig deeper than the headlines
10th July: Dave Prentis: Budget shuts public sector workers out of the recovery
22nd June: Local Government Conference Report
21st June: National Delegate Conference Report
21st June: Branch joins over 5000 as Scotland unites against austerity
2nd June: National Delegate Conference 2015
2nd June: Local Government Service Group Conference 2015
20th May: Branch urges members to support Scotland United Against Austerity 20th June 2015
19th May: April issue of UNISON Matters now online - find out what the branch is doing for you
4th May: Branch joins hundreds to march for social justice on International Workers' Day
29th April: Report of the Workers' Memorial Day Service
24th April: Branch activists take key role and STUC 118th Congress
7th April: Join us at the May Day March and Rally against austerity on 2nd May in Aberdeen
5th April: Workers' Memorial Day service 28th April at 1pm
2nd April: Branch asks local candidates what they will do to protect public services - see their replies as they come in and before you vote on 7th May
27th March: UNISON welcomes decision in Edinburgh social work contempt of court case
25th March:
Branch to the fore at special conference as fight for fair pay goes on
21st March: Branch urges members to tell it like it is at council meetings
20th March: Branch joins lobby of Scottish Liberal Conference in Aberdeen (see pics on Picasa)
17th March: Come along to the lobby of the Scottish Liberals on 20th March at the AICC and tell them that austerity doesn't work
11th March: CLD members - better consultation promised
3rd March: Nursery Nurse Working Group - a voice for members
3rd March: Holiday Pay - Act NOW if you think you have a claim
28th February: Updated branch officers' and stewards' details
26th February: Branch to revisit Children and Families Social Work Teams to thank members and to recruit more
26th February: Home Care -
UNISON seeks talks with management amidst fears that “Buddy” could leave service users at risk
19th February: AGM Report
19th February: Branch to hold monthly surgeries for members
13th February: Branch response to 2015 budget - UNISON speaking up for services and the people who deliver them
11th February: Invitation to Branch AGM
10th February: Branch success in Scottish Comms Awards
25th January:
Dumped on: more work for less pay for members working in waste management
18th January: Council ditches plans to privatise design and photography after UNISON pressure
10th January: AGM 2015 New arrangements for two meetings
6th January: December 14 issue of UNISON Matters now online
4th Jan: A Happy and Peaceful New Year to all our members
2014
17th December: Great news - the Miami Five are free
16th December: Branch donates to member Sheila's Himalayan trek for Macmillan Cancer Support
9th December: AGM 2015 - Preliminary notice
8th December: Austerity isn't working as local foodbanks grow - Branch calls on members to help out if you can
4th December: 87% vote YES to keep UNISON's political fund
30th November: Report of the St Andrew's Day March and Rally (ATUC Blog)
28th November:
Branch calls on council to reconsider privatisation of Design and Print Services
24th November: Lock ruling - Branch writes to all members on holiday pay
14th November: St Andrew's Day March and Rally 29th Nov in Aberdeen. Come along and show that racism is not welcome in the North East
10th November: September 14 issue of UNISON Matters now online
4th November: Members vote to accept new pay offer
4th November: Holiday pay - do you have a claim?
28th October: Vote YES to keep UNISON's political fund ballot
25th October: Austerity economics don't add up - see the new UNISON Scotland Report
18th October: Thousands demand a just Scotland (blog)
18th October: Suspension of Industrial Action 21 October 2014 - new consultative ballot
4th October: Action plans put to industrial action committee
29th September: Members vote YES for action
20th September: Branch calls on all members to join the March and Rally on 18th October 2014 in Glasgow to call for "A Just Scotland" (blog)
14th September: Local Government strike ballot: Vote yes for fair pay
3rd September: Branch statement on Gaza - Branch stands with Gaza and condemns Israel’s war on children
1st September: Meat inspectors strike for fair pay
17th August: Pay Update - Branch gears up to win fair pay
11th August: Pensions update - new governance plans give great opportunity for trade union involvement
25th July: Ballot for action on pay to begin on 9 September
10th July: Branch sends best wishes and solidarity to all trade union members taking action in support of fair pay
8th July: Pay Update - Members vote for action ballot
5th July: Branch engages with Health and Social Care Integration to protect members and services
23rd June: National Delegate Conference
slams the austerity agenda and supports Scotland's stance on independence
23rd June: Local Government Conference - Fighting for decent pay
23rd June: Pay Update - Come along to the Branch pay meetings and find out why you should vote in the ballot
13th June:
North East Branches host Norwegian trade unionist Kerry
11th June: Consultation response -
UNISON welcomes increase to nursery provision but calls for proper resourcing
27th May: Pay Update - UNISON to consult on pay action
26th May: Family Fair hailed great success
24th May: UNISON calls for rethink on Regstrar closure plans
15th May: National Delegate Conference 2014
15th May: Local Government Conference 2014
14th May: UNISON Matters March 14 issue
3rd May: Hundreds march for May Day in Aberdeen and celebrate solidarity across border
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29th April: Workers’ Memorial Day mourns all those who have lost their lives at work and pledges to fight for fundamental health and safety protections in this country and around the world.
17th April: Members' Family Benefits Fair: 10th May in the Music Hall Aberdeen - All welcome
17th April: Come along to the May day march and rally and celebrate solidarity across borders
17th April: Branch members to the fore at STUC Congress, Dundee
11th April: Branch to consult FSA members on pay
6th April: Workers' Memorial Day Service - 28th April 2014
29th March: Council staff say "We're Worth It" as many sign up to UNISON's campaign for pride in public services
25th March 2014 Press Release - UNISON tells members “You’re Worth It”
20th March: Branch sponsors free showing of The Happy Lands as part of Aberdeen Festival of Politics
15th March: Branch mourns loss of Les Chalmers, Branch Welfare and Retired Members Officer
13th March: UNISON to visit school support staff "You support children - We'll support you"
8th March: UNISON says it's time to care as survey shows care of older people in Scotland is a "national disgrace."
20th Feb: AGM Report - We ARE worth it
8th Feb: AGM 2014 Invite and papers
4th Feb: Pensions for dummies! Read the jargon busting guide to your pensions here
4th Feb: Adverts for UIA, LV= and other member benefits
13th Jan: Note change of date for Branch AGM - now Wed 19th Feb 2014
12th Jan:
UNISON to lodge pay claim despite imposition
9th Jan: Branch supports Miami Five Commission of Inquiry and calls on members to sign the online petition
9th Jan: Go along and see The Happy Lands at Inverurie Town Hall on Friday 24 Jan at 7pm. Free entry.
6th Jan: Branch recognises the work of members in social work through workplace visits to Children and Families Teams
5th Jan: A Happy and Peaceful New Year to all our members
2013
17th Dec: We're worth it - Find out more about UNISON's campaign for better and fairer pay
17th Dec: Branch to reviewlocal position on administration of medicines as Glasgow PSAs win victory
17th Dec: Branch celebration for school support staff
11th Dec: Branch wins gold twice at UNISON Scotland Communication Awards
6th Dec: Aberdeenshire Branch joins UNISON Scotland in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela who died yesterday aged 95. "One of the great men of our time.
1st Dec: Cornerstone members accept 1% pay deal
1st Dec: Standing together for equality, justice and respect - report of the St Andrew's Day March and Rally
29th Nov: AGM 2014 - Preliminary Notice
29th Nov: Branch to meet council on terms and conditions after apology for bypassing unions
27th Nov: Branch condemns council for bypassing unions in announcing outcome of terms and conditions consultation
25th Nov: Branch celebrates the unsung heroes in our schools
23rd Nov: Stand together for equality, justice and respect at the St Andrew's Day March and Rally on 30th Nov in Aberdeen
19th Nov: Branch ballots Cornerstone members on 1% pay offer
11th Nov:
Branch will work in partnership with council to address stress at work as survey shows members struggling with increased workloads
11th Nov: Press Release - UNISON members vote to accept new terms and conditions but more talks needed to protect lowest paid
9th Nov: Members accept terms and conditions package but branch calls for more talks to protect those who lose out
9th Nov: 'Speak-out’ survey of community, voluntary and housing workers reveals children and disabled services hanging by a thread
7th Nov: Pensions Update: 94% vote to accept new Local Government Pension Scheme
4th Nov: Stand together against racism and fascism at the St Andrew's Day March and Rally on 30th Nov in Aberdeen
26th Oct: Pay Update - CoSLA claims that UNISON is dragging its feet on pay is nonsense
25th Oct: UNISON Matters October 2013 issue
24th Oct: Branch stress survey to report soon
20th Oct: Branch ballots on terms and conditions package
9th Oct: Go along to "Wherever I lay my hat" a history of social housing in Aberdeenshire
7th Oct: Pensions Update: UNISON to ballot on new look Local Government Pension Scheme with recommendation to accept
6th Oct: UNISON response to consultation on council review of recruitment processes - and warns that harmonisation risks gaps
2nd Oct: Branch to hold members' meetings on new terms and conditions package
29th Sept: NHS Demo in Manchester - Report and pics on UNISON Scotland blog
30th August: Pensions Update: Progress on new look LGPS as talks propose core benefits
19th August: Cornerstone members accept improved offer
14th August: UNISON Matters Summer 2013 issue
14th August: Narrow vote against action on pay
28th July: Consultation of Cornerstone members on improvements to package underway
24th July: Cornerstone members' meeting 26th July 2013
24th July: Branch writes to management with members' outstanding concerns about the impact of theSheltered Housing Review
23rd July: Progress made in Cornerstone dispute as members vote for action
4th July: Pay ballot open fron 3rd July to 13th Aug - Make sure you use your vote
30th June: Round up of Local Government Conference
27th June: Round up of National Delegate Conference
27th June: Strike Ballot of Cornerstone members over plans to axe jobs and slash pay
27th June:Fair Pay day - Chocolate coins make the case for fair pay
24th June: Press release
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Council workers celebrate fair pay day and campaign for a YES vote in the pay ballot
22nd June: Branch delegates in action at National Delegate Conference
18th June: Branch delegates in action at Local Government Conference
14th June: Pay Update -Celebrate Fair Pay Day on 25th June and vote for action for decent pay - Branch events in Meldrum Academy, Gordon House and Woodhill House
5th June: Press release - Scotland wide strike ballot of UNISON council members
4th June: UNISON to ballot council members across Scotland on pay
4th June: Denis Goldberg and Community H.E.A.R.T - overcoming the legacy of apartheid
20th May: Report of Branch Development Event
18th May: Rearranged dates to meet with Sheltered housing members
18th May: Review of The Happy Lands
5th May: Branch to meet with Sheltered Housing members
4th May: Branch joins Aberdeen's biggest May Day March and Rally
4th May: May Day March and Rally Photo Gallery
3rd May: Workers' Memorial Day Report
3rd May: The Happy Lands - a film made in Fife about the 1926 General Strike - showing on Thursday 16th May at the Belmont Cinema Aberdeen
27th April: Workers' Memorial Day Service on Sunday 28th April - All welcome
25th April: Come along to the family Fun Day after the May day March and Rally on 4th May
21st April: Come along to the Axe the Bedroom Tax Public Meeting 25th April
18th April: Susan Kennedy at STUC Congress - Tackle poverty to help children's education
14th April: Pay update - Scottish local government members reject pay offer
11th April: Cornerstone members vote to reject restructuring proposals
10th April: National Delegate Conference 2013
10th April: Local Government Conference 2013
10th April: Join us on Sat 4th May for the Aberdeen May Day March and Rally against austerity. All welcome!
4th April: Member Katherine raises over £5000 for the ARCHIE Foundation on epic cycle around Cuba
27th March: Pay Update - Branch to hold pay meetings on why you should vote no to 1%
20th March: Spread the word - Another budget, stagnating growth, increasing debt - we said in 2010 that austerity would NOT work and here's more proof
17th March:Pay Update UNISON recommends members reject 1% pay offer
13th March: Branch meets with council about members's concerns about changes to Sheltered Housing
12th March: It's no joke paying for unnecessary insurance
12th March: UNISON launches new recruitment campaign
9th March: Women become more active as they bear brunt of austerity - report of ATUC IWD event
7th March: Celebrate International Women's Day with the ATUC
4th March: Branch to meet with council about members' concerns about changes to the Sheltered Housing service
3rd March: Pay Update UNISON to ballot members on local government pay offer
2nd March: AGM Report - Call to make recruitment a priority
17th February: Putting the dignity back into social care
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Report of the National Social and Home Care Seminar Feb 2013
10th February: Pensions update - Changes to LGPS likely if UK Bill is passed
4th February: Pay update - Further talks as anger grows at derisory 1% pay offer
27th January:AGM 2013 - Invite and papers
22nd January: UNISON Matters Winter 12 issue
9th January: AGM 2013 - Preliminary notice
8th January: Press release on living wage
7th January: Council heeds branch call to backdate living wage to April 2012
7th January: Pay update - consultation extended to allow further talks
2nd January: New Year's Message from UNISON Scottish Secretary warns of challenges ahead
2012
3rd Dec 2012: Chance for members to give your views on the budget as Aberdeenshire Council holds public events
2nd December 2012:Pay negotiations to begin as Branch consults members on pay offer
2nd December 2012: UNISON calls for a Fairer Scotland
22nd November 2012: UNISON Scotland to consult on pay offer of 1% plus living wage of £7.50
18th November 2012: Report of National Hazards Conference
15th November 2012: Branch welcomes council pledge to pay living wage
13th November 2012: Stronger Together in UNISON
Join NOW! And win dinner bed and breakfast for two.
11th November 2012: Our pensions under attack again. Email your MP and MSP now
30th October 2012: Branch calls for the living wage
21st October 2012: Branch joins thousands to march for a Future that Works
10th October 2012: Assistant Branch Secretary Susan Kennedy elected onto local government ruling body
7th October 2012: Details of buses to STUC demo
26th September 2012: Free buses to STUC demo on 20th October 2012 in Glasgow. Book your seat now!
19th September 2012: Update on pay campaign
9th August 2012: UNISON and STUC launch constitutional debate
9th August 2012: STUC March for a Future that Works 20 Oct 2012
8th July 2012: Branch submits response to ICT Review
5th July 2012: Cornerstone members vote to accept 1%
27th June 2012: Working Together in UNISON Issue 2
27th June 2012: Report of Local Government Conference 2012
27th June 2012: Report of National Delegate Conference 2012
27th June 2012: Fair Pay Day
11th June 2012: Fair Pay Day Wednesday 27th June
11th June 2012: UNISON's Home Carers online survey
11th June 2012: Branch ballots Cornerstone members on 1% pay deal
4th June 2012: Members vote to accept new terms and conditions
3rd June 2012:UNISON launches 2012 Campaign for Fair Pay
29th May 2012: Cornerstone stewards to consult on 1% pay claim
22nd May 2012: Terms and conditions ballot out now
10th May 2012: Branch will consult on new terms and conditions package
4th May 2012: Election results for Aberdeenshire Council
1st May 2012: Annual Delegate Conference 2012 pages
1st May 2012: Local Government Conference 2012 pages
26th April 2012: UNISON Scotland Report of STUC 2012
26th April 2012: Susan Kennedy calls for action to end to fuel poverty
26th April 2012: Local Government Elections - Candidates answer UNISON's questions Read before you Vote!
20th April 2012: Come along to the May Day Rally on 28th April
20th April 2012: Workers Memorial Day Service
18th April 2012: Council returns to the negotiating table on terms and conditions proposals
15th April 2012: Inez becomes Vice-Chair of Scottish Local Government Committee
15th April 2012: Celebrate Equalityand Diversity at the Hoe not Hate Party Night at ATUC on 20th April
15th April 2012: UNISON Matters Spring 2012 Issue
3rd March 2012: Celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March
3rd March 2012:UNISON calls on council to rethink as members reject cuts plans
2nd March 2012: UNISON Response to Consultation on Terms and Conditions
1st March 2012:Members vote overwhelmingly to reject cuts plans
25th Feb 2012: AGM Report: Lively AGM votes to fight council cuts
25th Feb 2012: Last chance to return your ballot
23rd Feb 2012: Well attended meetings slam council's cuts plans
12th Feb 2012: Branch holds meetings on terms and conditions
8th Feb 2012:
Branch to ballot members on council's pay cut plans
5th Feb 2012: AGM invite, agenda and supporting papers
5th Feb 2012: You can't cut your way to better public services - UNISON Scotland's Local Government Manifesto 2012 calls for radical reform and democratic service design.
30th Jan 2012: Joint Trade Unions Press Release "'Unjustified' Aberdeenshire pay cut plans would hit low paid hardest, warn unions"
29th Jan 2012: Stewards Briefing Jan 2012
28th Jan 2012: Branch condemns council's attack on terms and conditions
12th Jan 2012: Update on pensions - UNISON members give green light to pensions negotiations
2nd Jan 2012: Update on pensions negotiations - UNISON Scotland site
2011
22nd Dec 2011:AGM 2012 - Preliminary Notice
10th Dec 2011: More pics of the Pensions Day of Action on Picasa
30th Nov 2011: Branch joins thousands to tell this Government "Hands off our Pensions" Report of the day's events
29th Nov 2011:All the action on strike day in Scotland as it happens
26th Nov 2011:Standing together for a caring and compassionate society - Report of Aberdeen's St Andrew's Day March and Rally
25th Nov 2011: Find out more about 30th Nov picketing and Rally
22nd Nov 2011: Report of STUC Women's Conference 2011
22nd Nov 2011:Report of UNISON Women's Conference 2011
22nd Nov 2011:Day of Action 30 Nov - More information
15th Nov 2011: Six good reasons to take action on 30th November
14th Nov 2011: St Andrew's Day March and Rally against Racism on 26th Nov 2011
12th Nov 2011: Rally at Castlegate on 30th Nov 2011
7th Nov 2011: Join the Day of Action on Pensions on 30 November
3rd Nov 2011: Fat cat's pay shows pensions fight justified
3rd Nov 2011:UNISON members vote YES
30th Oct 2011: Last chance to vote - ballot closes 3 Nov
11th Oct 2011: Some Pensions questions answered
10th Oct 2011: Branch Pensions Meetings - Come along and find out why you should vote YES
6th October 2011: Working Together in UNISON - Branch launches new project for members in the voluntary and private sector
5th October 2011: Vote YES to stop the Great Pensions Robbery
5th October 2011: Branch warns that children will suffer as council moves to slash 1 in 5 learning support posts
3rd October 2011:October 1st People First - Report of March and Rally in Aberdeen
2nd October 2011:October 1st People First - Report of March and Rally in Glasgow
28th Sept 2011: Vote YES to protect your pensions
28th Sept 2011: Event to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the International Brigade
22nd Sept 2011:Branch key messages come to pass as IMF warns of double dip recession
22nd Sept 2011: Branch Pensions Roadshows postponed
15th Sept 2011: Pensions update - TUC Unions call for nationwide Day of Action on pensions
13th Sept 2011:Branch Pensions Roadshows - Time to stand up and be counted
13th Sept 2011: Pensions update:Scottish Government starts talks
6th Sept 2011: Branch briefing for stewards and contacts
6th Sept 2011: Branch supports Quarriers strike against 23% pay cuts
27th August 2011:UCS Anniversary Concert 1st Oct in Glasgow
27th August 2011: October 1st People first - join the marches and rallies in Aberdeen and Glasgow
10th August 2011: Pensions update:No concessions but further talks at UK level
10th August 2011:Book review by Steve Gray - 23 things they don't tell you about capitalism by Ha Joon Chang
7th August 2011: Reverse growing wealth inequality - it's better for the economy
3rd August 2011:UNISON Matters Spring 2011 Issue
24th July 2011: Fighting for our pensions - report of UNISON Pensions Summit on 20th July
24th July 2011:The real cost of the austerity measures in Greece - people starve while the wealthy still evade their taxes
15th July 2011:Briefing for elected members on PSA proposals
14th July 2011:Pensions Meeting - North East's public service unions come together to protect our pensions
13th July 2011:Media Release:Aberdeen’s public services join together to protect members’ pensions
11th July 2011:Press Release: Cuts continue despite £11 million savings
8th July 2011:Branch Response to Housing Review Phase 1 June 2011
5th July 2011:Support for Playgroup members facing redeployment and redundancy
5th July 2011: EL&L Admin and Clerical Review - Branch makes three responses reflecting members' deep concerns
2nd July 2011: Learning support update: Branch responds to consultation and calls on council to think again
1st July 2011: Pensions update: Pensions Meeting at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom on 14th July
28th June 2011: Alert to members on temporary or fixed term contracts
27th June 2011: Local Government Conference report:foundations laid to defend public services and the welfare state
27th June 2011: Annual Conference report: branch revitalised to defend public services
17th June 2011; Branch in solidarity with unions taking strike action on 30th June 2011
14th June 2011:Proposals for generic support post out for consultation
14th June 2011: Branch response to consultation on proposed changes to the Home Care Supervisor post
13th June 2011: Branch response to consultation on proposed closure of Playgroups
6th June 2011: Branch concerns as SFL review concludes and talks on generic support post are delayed
21st May 2011: Consultation on Review of Homecare Supervisors - cuts to pay and changes to job role proposed
17th May 2011: Consultation on playgroup closures to begin on 20th May 2011
14th May 2011: Multi-Equality Impact Assessment on playgroups closures now published
11th May 2011: Consultation on playgroup closures delayed
1st May 2011: Conference 2011 Page
1st May 2011: Local Government Conference 2011 Page
30th April 2011: May Day March and Rally Photo Gallery
30th April 2011: May Day March and Rally - Together we will win
29th April 2011: Pensions update - Pay more - work longer - get less
29th April 2011: Brief update to playgroup closure timetable
28th April 2011: Workers' Memorial Day 2011
28th April 2011: Worker's Memorial Day 2011 Photo gallery
24th April 2011: You value public services so vote for them
22nd April 2011: Report of the Ayr STUC 2011
13th April 2011: Join the May Day Rally - Poster to download
7th April 2011: Council to consult on closure of playgroups
27th March 2011: 26 March Photo Gallery
27th March 2011: Branch marches for public services and tells the CoonDem Government "There is an alternative."
24th March 2011: Susan Kennedy, UNISON and Yvette McDonald, parent, feature in a Press and Journal article about the campaign to save learning support.
21st March 2011: UNISON Scotland launches guide for social work practitioners - Keeping Safe in the Workplace
19th March 2011: Branch issues press release on plans to close playgroups
17th March 2011: Branch briefs councillors on plans to close all playgroups
12th March 2011: Support Bill Nighy's Bankers Challenge
11th March 2011: Pensions update - Hutton Report: Government will use it to raid our pensions
9th March 2011: Details of bus to London 26 March 2011
8th March 2011: Stewards' and Contacts' Briefing
7th March 2011: Budget cuts monitoring sheet is now available on-line
4th March 2011: Press release - Branch joins with parents to save learning support in schools
2nd March2011: AGM report - AGM sets out strategy to fight cuts and protect services and jobs
2nd March 2011: Save learning support in schools - Sign up to the e-petition
1st March 2011: Pensions update - New threats to our pensions
27th Feb 2011: Branch Officers and stewards' lists updated post-AGM
19 Feb 2011: Kate Ramsden, Branch Chair calls for an end to child poverty and asks what kind of society we want to live in (UNISONActive blog)
18th Feb 2011: Branch launches campaign to save classroom assistants and SFL auxiliaries
16th Feb 2011: Branch continues to speak out against cuts as Sheltered Housing Officers are threatened
15th Feb 2011: AGM Agenda and additional supporting papers
10th Feb 2011: AGM Agenda and motions
10th Feb 2011: Branch warns that cuts will damage the economy as council approves £50million in cuts
9th Feb 2011: Budget press release - Cuts will hit services and damage the local economy
6th Feb 2011: UNISON propose pay claim to address low pay
6th Feb 2011: Branch warns that cuts will damage the economy - Pre-budget briefing to elected members
6th Feb 2011:Report on Spread the Word Briefing Meetings
6th Feb 2011: UNISON Matters Winter 10 issue
25th Jan 2011: Aberdeen City Branch calls on parents to sign a petition to oppose the council's plans to cut pupil support
11th Jan 2011: 2011 Pay Claim - give us your views
11th Jan 2011: Branch sets up meetings about budget cuts
5th Jan 2011: I'm marching for public services 26 March 2011
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