UNISON Aberdeen City

05/01/2026

Extreme Weather Conditions

A big thank you to all our members that have been out clearing the roads and paths, to all carers who have been caring for our communities during this bad weather and to those who are keeping our city safe during this time.

Please do not travel if it is unsafe to do so, work from home where possible during bad weather check in with your line manager as they have a duty of care for your wellbeing. If you can travel to your place of work make sure you have a blanket, spade, food, and drink with you if travelling by car. Check the weather forecast before leaving home https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warning and police Scotland’s advice Further travel advice following new weather warning for snow and ice - Police Scotland as a lot can happen in a day and you may not be able to get home again.

General advice for road users
• Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel
• All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather.
• Consider delaying travel until conditions improve
• If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions
• Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
• Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed
• Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety
• Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance
• Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates Traffic Scotland radio player or visit Traffic Scotland Trunk road traffic updates & route planner
• Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, X or their website.
• Other information can be found on the Met Office, Ready Scotland. For public transport information visit Traveline Scotland.

For members using public transport, check that your transport is running and look out for updates during the day as conditions change, make sure you can return home at the end of the day. Dress to weather conditions including good footwear.

If you do not feel safe carrying out your work speak to your line manager for example driving on roads that have not been cleared, travelling between clients etc, no one should carry out their work if it is not safe to do so.

More information from Aberdeen City Council Adverse weather guidance on our website ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL GUIDANCE FOR ADVERSE WEATHER | Aberdeen City

Keep safe

23/12/2025

As the holidays season continues and most of our members begin their leave, we would like to wish all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy and Healthy New Year 🎄🕎🎉

We would like to thank our key workers that continue their work over the holiday period and keep our communities safe and looked after during this holiday period and hope that they will get sometime to enjoy the holiday period as well👷🧑‍🔧🧑‍💼

Look forward to working with all our members in 2026 🎆

As the holidays season continues and most of our members begin their leave, we would like to wish all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy and Healthy New Year.

23/12/2025

🎄💚 The festive period isn’t joyful for everyone 💚🎄

While this time of year can be full of celebrations, it can also bring added pressure, loneliness, financial stress, or grief- for ourselves or for people we care about.

If you’re struggling, or supporting someone else who is, help is available. These organisations offer free, confidential support- day or night:

📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
🧠 Mind – 0300 123 3393
💬 Shout – Text 85258 for 24/7 text support
👥 NHS 111 – for urgent mental health support
🚨 999 – in an emergency or immediate danger

You’re not failing if you’re finding this time hard. Reaching out- or checking in on someone else- can make a real difference 💚

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22/12/2025

Aberdeen City Council working on Menopause Policy

For more on this go to our website https://aberdeen.unison.site/wp-admin/post.php

17/12/2025

🎄Christmas is on its way and money might be feeling tight.

UNISON’s charity There For You offers lots of support, including with financial assistance and budget planning.

Find out more 👉 unsn.uk/thereforyou

17/12/2025

Andrea Egan has been elected UNISON general secretary in the 2025 general secretary election. Voting in the ballot was as follows: Andrea Egan 58,579 (59.82%) Christina McAnea 39,353 (40.18%) Scrutineer report

05/12/2025

Lunchtime Radical Social Work Webinar Series No. 39

In last month’s seminar we heard from Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Adviser to the Government on what the National Agency and national Partnership will look like and what their respective purposes are. This was very interesting and well received by the audience of over 100 social workers and social work professionals.

A Social Work Partnership and Agency – What will they do for the social work workforce? Part 2!

03/12/2025

We invite all Unison branches across Scotland to join a Unity March in Falkirk on Saturday, 6 December 📢

Local Unison branches in Falkirk have come under sustained attacks from far-right groups for standing up against racism and hate, particularly through counter-protests at the asylum hotel in the town. These attempts to intimidate trade unionists and silence our collective voice cannot go unanswered.

On the same day as the march, Nigel Farage has chosen Falkirk as the venue for a Reform Party meeting. His presence underscores the importance of showing that our communities reject division and stand firmly for equality, solidarity, and justice.

We urge you to:

March with UNISON in Falkirk on 6 December
Bring branch banners to make our presence visible and united
Stand shoulder to shoulder with colleagues and communities resisting hate
This march is about defending the values we share: dignity, respect, and solidarity for all. Together, we can show that Scotland’s trade union movement will not be cowed by intimidation.

We look forward to seeing you in Falkirk! 💚💜

We invite all Unison branches across Scotland to join a Unity March in Falkirk on Saturday, 6 December 2025.

02/12/2025

Love is greater than hate ❤️
Unity is stronger than division.
Hope is more powerful than fear.

Let's stand to show what this country is really about. Get ready and join us ⏩ togetheralliance.org.uk

26/11/2025

24/11/2025

Several members of our branch are attending - be great to see you there

Please do join the Aberdeen Reclaim the Night march for freedom and safety for women and girls. It takes place tomorrow evening, Tuesday 25 November at 6.30pm.

18/11/2025

🚨 Last chance to ask for a replacement ballot paper for the general secretary election

No ballot paper? ☎️ Call 0800 0 857 857 - hotline closes at noon on 19 November.

Votes must be received by post by 5pm on 25 November.
unison.org.uk/gs2025