Representing members from Strathclyde Police , Strathclyde Fire and Rescue and Scottish Police Services Authority
What is UNISON ?
UNISON is the UK's largest public sector union.
UNISON represents 1.5 million workers across the UK.
UNISON represents 150,000 workers in Scotland.
UNISON represents 35,000 Police Staff across the UK including 4,000 in Scotland.
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Who are Strathclyde Police and Fire Branch?
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How We Organise Nationally
In UNISON , you are always a member of a branch that brings you together with other employees who do similar kinds of work or face common issues in their workplaces.
Members elect workplace stewards, safety reps and vote for branch officials.
Every branch is supported by its nearest UNISON regional centre , where staff work with elected lay members.
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How A Branch organises
Each UNISON branch elects its own reps to attend the UNISON National Delegate Conference and vote on behalf of all local branch members.
In Scotland , UNISON police staff members are covered by the Police Staff Council (PSC) Scotland. The PSC sets national terms and conditions for police support staff.
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How OUR Branch organises
We have 2 seconded members working full time on union matters. The Branch Executive covers all main aspects of Union work e.g. Health and Safety, Discipline, Terms and Conditions. We have Stewards in Divisions and Departments. We have Workplace Contacts in offices.
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What we do nationally
Nationally we negotiate on behalf of members :
Pay .... Cost Of Living Awards Terms and Conditions .... Holidays , Allowances etc Campaign on Behalf of Members and Affiliated organisations
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What we do locally
Locally we represent members:
On Committees dealing with everything from shift patterns to corporate clothing. (Diary Pages)
In grievance and disciplinary matters.
On Health and Safety issues.
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How we educate our members
UNISON STUC run courses specific to the needs of union members.There are also general interest courses such as Conversational French and Spanish and Tehnology courses such as the European Computer Driving Licence.
Each Branch has a life long learning rep who will gladly give advice on educational matters.
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