Simon Macfarlane
@simonmacfarlane.bsky.social
I just learnt that over £100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Say no to bullying of NHS staff
Treatment of striking NHS staff
This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.
A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I just learnt that over £100,000 of NHS funds have been wasted on defending bullying instead of paying frontline staff fairly.
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Sign the petition to demand that Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust investigate how their CEO, Kevin McNamara, treats NHS staff. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Willie Docherty Chair UNISON Scotland Labour Link @ @scottishlabour.bsky.social Policy Conf. @unison.org.uk believes Labour needs to go further & faster on removing profit from care & against NHS buying from private sector. 'We'll not shut up about this, we will keep advocating for public services!'
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Willie Docherty Chair UNISON Scotland Labour Link @ @scottishlabour.bsky.social Policy Conf. @unison.org.uk believes Labour needs to go further & faster on removing profit from care & against NHS buying from private sector. 'We'll not shut up about this, we will keep advocating for public services!'
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Strathclyde’s Buses back into Public Control
Bus services across Strathclyde are in crisis, but we have a chance to turn things around. Join me in supporting the Better Buses campaign to bring Strathclyde's buses back into public control.
www.megaphone.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Voting in the higher education ballot is the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. VOTE YES for strike action 💜 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/
Higher Education Pay 2025/26 | UNISON National
There is a major crisis within higher education. After years of low pay, below inflation offers and with the continuing cost of living crisis – your pay
www.unison.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Voting in the higher education ballot is the only way we can do anything about the latest pay offer. Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. VOTE YES for strike action 💜 @UNISONinHE
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/
www.unison.org.uk/hepay2526/
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"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Meet the Glasgow anti poverty groups marching to demand better
Community groups in Glasgow are joining campaigners and workers' groups from across Scotland in an anti-poverty march and rally.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter
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📢Today's the day!
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📢Today's the day!
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.
Join us as #WeDemandBetter
March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
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No whips, no fedoras – just reps and members fighting for fairness and defending public services ✊
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
No whips, no fedoras – just reps and members fighting for fairness and defending public services ✊
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk
At UNISON Fife Health Branch, the adventure never stops.
👉 Don’t sit on the sidelines. Join the quest: join.unison.org.uk
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Attention healthcare students!
This October we’re hosting a number of introductory learning sessions for you to help you find your feet - covering drugs calculations, academic writing, stress management and making the most of your placements.
Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm
This October we’re hosting a number of introductory learning sessions for you to help you find your feet - covering drugs calculations, academic writing, stress management and making the most of your placements.
Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm
September 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Attention healthcare students!
This October we’re hosting a number of introductory learning sessions for you to help you find your feet - covering drugs calculations, academic writing, stress management and making the most of your placements.
Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm
This October we’re hosting a number of introductory learning sessions for you to help you find your feet - covering drugs calculations, academic writing, stress management and making the most of your placements.
Sign up for free at unison.org.uk/nslm
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🎸💜 We're not worthy...but together we're stronger 💚🎸
Just like Wayne & Garth, we know life’s better when you’re not on your own. At UNISON Fife Health Branch, solidarity is our soundtrack.
👉 Don’t sit in the basement – join the party: join.unison.org.uk
Just like Wayne & Garth, we know life’s better when you’re not on your own. At UNISON Fife Health Branch, solidarity is our soundtrack.
👉 Don’t sit in the basement – join the party: join.unison.org.uk
September 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🎸💜 We're not worthy...but together we're stronger 💚🎸
Just like Wayne & Garth, we know life’s better when you’re not on your own. At UNISON Fife Health Branch, solidarity is our soundtrack.
👉 Don’t sit in the basement – join the party: join.unison.org.uk
Just like Wayne & Garth, we know life’s better when you’re not on your own. At UNISON Fife Health Branch, solidarity is our soundtrack.
👉 Don’t sit in the basement – join the party: join.unison.org.uk
Team @unison.org.uk Scotland at FalkirkTUC dedication to International Workers Memorial Day monument. The fight for health & safety goes on. Trade Unionist making a difference in our community, demonstrating an injury to one is an injury to all. Solidarity! @weerascal2.bsky.social @raesc.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Team @unison.org.uk Scotland at FalkirkTUC dedication to International Workers Memorial Day monument. The fight for health & safety goes on. Trade Unionist making a difference in our community, demonstrating an injury to one is an injury to all. Solidarity! @weerascal2.bsky.social @raesc.bsky.social
Scott Donohoe of Hazards Scotland and Chair of @unison.org.uk Scotland Health & Safety committee speaking at the dedication of the International Workers Memorial Day monument created by Falkirk Trades Union Council. 'Remember the dead, fight for the living'. hazards.scot
September 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Scott Donohoe of Hazards Scotland and Chair of @unison.org.uk Scotland Health & Safety committee speaking at the dedication of the International Workers Memorial Day monument created by Falkirk Trades Union Council. 'Remember the dead, fight for the living'. hazards.scot
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🟣 “Take the purple pill…”
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
September 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🟣 “Take the purple pill…”
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
Choosing UNISON means choosing fairness, support and solidarity.
Don’t leave workplace problems to chance — choose the union that fights for you...Join.unison.org.uk
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Our reps are at Stratheden Hospital, visiting staff, offering advice and chatting about the benefits of being part of UNISON.
✅ Workplace support
✅ Advice when you need it
✅ A stronger voice together
Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join 👉 join.unison.org.uk
✅ Workplace support
✅ Advice when you need it
✅ A stronger voice together
Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join 👉 join.unison.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our reps are at Stratheden Hospital, visiting staff, offering advice and chatting about the benefits of being part of UNISON.
✅ Workplace support
✅ Advice when you need it
✅ A stronger voice together
Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join 👉 join.unison.org.uk
✅ Workplace support
✅ Advice when you need it
✅ A stronger voice together
Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to join 👉 join.unison.org.uk
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This government promised us 'the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation' 🌊
Have you seen it?! We definitely haven't. 🧐
BUT now that the government are planning changes to the Procurement Act, we've got a chance to put the pressure on. 💪
Take action now. 👇
Have you seen it?! We definitely haven't. 🧐
BUT now that the government are planning changes to the Procurement Act, we've got a chance to put the pressure on. 💪
Take action now. 👇
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This government promised us 'the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation' 🌊
Have you seen it?! We definitely haven't. 🧐
BUT now that the government are planning changes to the Procurement Act, we've got a chance to put the pressure on. 💪
Take action now. 👇
Have you seen it?! We definitely haven't. 🧐
BUT now that the government are planning changes to the Procurement Act, we've got a chance to put the pressure on. 💪
Take action now. 👇
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UNISON Scotland Labour Link delegation at the Labour Link Forum in Glasgow today – speaking up for our members, moving motions and setting out our plan for Scotland.
Also marking one year on from a Labour government – progress made, more to do. ✊ #UNISON #LabourLink #Scotland
Also marking one year on from a Labour government – progress made, more to do. ✊ #UNISON #LabourLink #Scotland
July 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
UNISON Scotland Labour Link delegation at the Labour Link Forum in Glasgow today – speaking up for our members, moving motions and setting out our plan for Scotland.
Also marking one year on from a Labour government – progress made, more to do. ✊ #UNISON #LabourLink #Scotland
Also marking one year on from a Labour government – progress made, more to do. ✊ #UNISON #LabourLink #Scotland
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Willie Docherty moving Motion 4: Standing Up for Equality at #UNISON Labour Link Forum 💜✊
We face a global assault on equality. Our rights are not up for negotiation. No appeasement. No retreat.
UNISON Scotland stands firm. #Equality #LabourLink #UNISON #Scotland
We face a global assault on equality. Our rights are not up for negotiation. No appeasement. No retreat.
UNISON Scotland stands firm. #Equality #LabourLink #UNISON #Scotland
July 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Willie Docherty moving Motion 4: Standing Up for Equality at #UNISON Labour Link Forum 💜✊
We face a global assault on equality. Our rights are not up for negotiation. No appeasement. No retreat.
UNISON Scotland stands firm. #Equality #LabourLink #UNISON #Scotland
We face a global assault on equality. Our rights are not up for negotiation. No appeasement. No retreat.
UNISON Scotland stands firm. #Equality #LabourLink #UNISON #Scotland
Thanks to @katysclark.bsky.social for raising the issue of @unisonmedia.bsky.social Enable strikers at #FMQs today. The Scottish Government can and should be doing more to deliver £15 per hour for care workers.
June 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Thanks to @katysclark.bsky.social for raising the issue of @unisonmedia.bsky.social Enable strikers at #FMQs today. The Scottish Government can and should be doing more to deliver £15 per hour for care workers.
Tricia McArthur @unisonmedia.bsky.social branch sec nails it. Who is serious about resolving @scottishwater.bsky.social strike? Not management. Unions spent 3.5 hours last night trying to get somewhere, only to be offered £30 extra year 2, paid for by a £15 per week cut to standby in current offer.
June 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Tricia McArthur @unisonmedia.bsky.social branch sec nails it. Who is serious about resolving @scottishwater.bsky.social strike? Not management. Unions spent 3.5 hours last night trying to get somewhere, only to be offered £30 extra year 2, paid for by a £15 per week cut to standby in current offer.
olid picket @ Partick Pumping Station. Workers are holding the line for fair pay. @scottishwater.bsky.social & @johnswinney.bsky.social need to get this sorted. Members want to be delivering a world class water service, not striking. Money was there then disappeared. Why??? @unisonmedia.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
olid picket @ Partick Pumping Station. Workers are holding the line for fair pay. @scottishwater.bsky.social & @johnswinney.bsky.social need to get this sorted. Members want to be delivering a world class water service, not striking. Money was there then disappeared. Why??? @unisonmedia.bsky.social
Are you listening @scottishwater.bsky.social & @johnswinney.bsky.social all Craig wants is fair pay in #FairWork Scotland! Time to stop wasting money & time and get the missing money back on the table. @unisonmedia.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Are you listening @scottishwater.bsky.social & @johnswinney.bsky.social all Craig wants is fair pay in #FairWork Scotland! Time to stop wasting money & time and get the missing money back on the table. @unisonmedia.bsky.social
Solid joint picket at Shieldhall in Govan. There's a week of action unless @johnswinney.bsky.social tells @scottishwater.bsky.social to get the withdrawn money back on the table and get serious about resolving this dispute. Visit a picket, details at unison-scotland.org/scottish-wat...
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Solid joint picket at Shieldhall in Govan. There's a week of action unless @johnswinney.bsky.social tells @scottishwater.bsky.social to get the withdrawn money back on the table and get serious about resolving this dispute. Visit a picket, details at unison-scotland.org/scottish-wat...
Tricia McArthur @unisonmedia.bsky.social Branch Secretary sets out why @scottishwater.bsky.social workers are out on strike strike for 7 days from today fighting for decent pay. Management rather than improve an offer took money off the table! Visit a picketline & get to Shieldhall 10am Wednesday!
June 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Tricia McArthur @unisonmedia.bsky.social Branch Secretary sets out why @scottishwater.bsky.social workers are out on strike strike for 7 days from today fighting for decent pay. Management rather than improve an offer took money off the table! Visit a picketline & get to Shieldhall 10am Wednesday!
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Reform councillors have much to learn about local government and its hard-working staff, says UNISON
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...
Reform councillors have much to learn about local government and its hard-working staff | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Budgets have been slashed to the bone and there's little left to cut
www.unison.org.uk
May 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reform councillors have much to learn about local government and its hard-working staff, says UNISON
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/05...
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As we approach #IWMD2025, we pledge to always remember the dead and fight for the living.
Check for memorial events in your area this weekend here - www.stuc.org.uk/about-iwmd/
Check for memorial events in your area this weekend here - www.stuc.org.uk/about-iwmd/
April 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As we approach #IWMD2025, we pledge to always remember the dead and fight for the living.
Check for memorial events in your area this weekend here - www.stuc.org.uk/about-iwmd/
Check for memorial events in your area this weekend here - www.stuc.org.uk/about-iwmd/