Unison the union - fighting for Scottish Council Workers

12/06/2026

Cosla made the commitment. Now keep the deal and deliver £15 an hour.

More than nine in ten council workers in Scotland say they are struggling with the cost of living.

UNISON Scotland surveyed more than 6,000 local government workers. The findings are stark:

94% are finding it difficult to keep up with rising household costs
39% are paid less than £15 an hour
30% earn less than £20,000 a year
12% have taken on a second job

Council staff keep vital services running every day. They deserve fair pay.

COSLA committed two years ago to working towards a minimum rate of £15 an hour. Workers cannot wait any longer.

05/06/2026

Scotland's public services would struggle without migrant workers.

Yet too many face visa costs, insecurity and barriers that no worker should have to face.

📍 Scottish Parliament
📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕚 11am to 1.30pm

Join UNISON Scotland's Fair Visa Day of Action and stand up for dignity, security and justice at work.

15/04/2026

We’re on the front page of today.

Up to 20,000 public service jobs at risk in Scotland.

That means longer waits, less care, fewer staff in schools.

Ask every candidate on your doorstep: what is your plan to properly fund public services?

01/02/2026

EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of school support workers quit within months of starting the job, new data reveals.

23/01/2026

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