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UNISON is the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors. UNISON represents and acts for members working in a range of public services and utilities. We represent members, negotiate and bargain on their behalf, campaign for better working conditions and pay and for public services. We represent and act for members working in a range of public services and utilities, whether they’re employed by private companies, public authorities or in the community and voluntary sector. Representing our members is a key part of UNISON’s work. Our reps form the vital links between members and the union as a whole and are volunteers, trained by UNISON to support members at work. Click "Learn More" below to see UNISON Fife Branch Officers and Stewards.
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Out Now – Latest Edition of UNISON Fife Branch Newsletter
Out Now – Latest Edition of UNISON Fife Branch Newsletter
07 Sep, 2026

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Branch Newsletter, which you can read by clicking the page below. This edition includes updates…

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 UNISON Fife & Fife Health Branch Women’s Group – Women’s Event
 UNISON Fife & Fife Health Branch Women’s Group – Women’s Event
07 Sep, 2026

Join us for a great evening with our Women’s Group:Thursday 19th February6:30pmInverted Diamond Jiu-Jitsu Academy149 High Street, Kirkcaldy. After the session, we’ll be heading to…

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Online Course – An Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice
Online Course – An Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice
07 Sep, 2026

Our learning rep is highlighting lots of new learning opportunities:An Introduction to Autism and Inclusive Practice – is designed to provide an introduction for educational…

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UNISON Fife Branch

6 days ago

UNISON Fife Branch
The SNP Government’s plan to reduce Scotland’s NHS health boards from 14 to just two is being sold as a way of cutting bureaucracy and making the NHS more efficient. But we have every right to ask: what does this actually mean for the workers who are keeping our NHS going and the patients they care for? We have seen restructuring after restructuring, while staff are expected to cope with increasing workloads, staff shortages and growing pressure. Changing the number of health boards will not put more nurses, healthcare assistants, porters, cleaners, admin staff or other NHS workers on the frontline. It will not make an exhausted workforce any less exhausted. You cannot cut your way to a better NHS, and you certainly cannot reorganise your way out of a staffing crisis. If the Government has money and resources to invest, then our priority must be the workforce and decent pay, safe staffing, secure jobs and proper recognition for the people who deliver our NHS every single day.And the same commitment is needed in social care. Our carers are not an afterthought, they are a vital part of Scotland’s health and care system. Yet too many social care workers are stuck on part-time or insecure contracts, working for wages that do not reflect the responsibility they carry or the skills they bring to their jobs. They care for people in their own homes, support people to live independently and help keep people out of hospital, yet their contribution is still routinely undervalued. When social care is underfunded, the consequences are felt throughout the NHS, with patients unable to leave hospital because the care and support they need simply isn’t available. As trade unions we are demanding investment in people, not just investment in restructuring, decent wages, secure contracts, proper staffing and respect for every worker who provides health and social care. Because whether you work in a hospital, a care home or in someone’s own home, you deserve to be valued, properly paid and given the time and resources to do your job properly.You cannot restructure your way out of a public service crisis.Scotland needs investment in staff, services and capacity, not costly upheaval that takes decisions further from workers and communities.Read and share UNISON Scotland’s response:unison-scotland.org/restructure-plans-are-no-way-to-deal-with-a-public-service-crisis-says-unison/ ... See MoreSee Less

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UNISON Fife Branch

7 days ago

UNISON Fife Branch
📢 Thinking of applying for a new role within Fife Council?Struggling with your supporting statement? UNISON Fife are exploring Supporting Statement Workshops to help members feel more confident with applications.The workshop would cover:✅ Understanding job descriptions & person specifications✅ Identifying and evidencing your skills✅ Using examples effectively✅ Structuring a strong supporting statement✅ Tips to make your application stand outWhether you’re applying for promotion, changing career or returning to recruitment after a break, this could help!Interested? Email the branch at [email protected] with:🔹 Your name🔹 Current job title🔹 Any specific areas you’d like support with🔹FAO - Katherine Pearson – Lifelong Learning Officer ... See MoreSee Less

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UNISON Fife Branch

7 days ago

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Free courses for parents coming soon at Fife College. Free part-time courses for parents and carers (with a child under 18 living at home) with an income below £33,000.The Scottish Government has invested £21 million in a skills package, delivered in partnership with Scotland's colleges, to help more parents access employment and enable those already in work to develop their skills and increase their earnings.Designed to support low-income parents, carers, disabled people, care-experienced individuals, and young people in work, this funding relies on strong partnerships with employers to create opportunities for skills development and career progression.Link in comments for more information.Thanks Katherine ( ULR ) ... See MoreSee Less
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UNISON Fife Branch

2 weeks ago

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Dyslexia Scotland have shared details of an upcoming course that may be of interest to UNISON Fife members—worth a look and sharing with colleagues who may benefit.There's a free Dyslexia Parent Masterclass coming up in Fife in September.Come and learn about ways to maintain good communication with schools through your child's learning journey. Fife Council www.tickettailor.com/events/dyslexiascotland2/2344460 ... See MoreSee Less

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UNISON Fife Branch

2 weeks ago

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📢 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘! 📧Electronic balloting is coming but UNISON needs the 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 for you.📅 From 𝟯𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, new rules will allow electronic balloting, changing the way members can take part in future union ballots.As we prepare for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳/𝟮𝟴 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, we need to make sure we can reach as many members as possible.⚠️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗧: 𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦UNISON has confirmed that 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿/𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.👉 So, even if UNISON already has your work email, we still need you to make sure we have an up-to-date 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 for you.💪 The more members who provide one, the stronger our ability to maximise participation and ballot returns.🏠 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹?Your personal email belongs to 𝗬𝗢𝗨, not your employer. It stays with you if you change jobs or move to a different workplace.It also means you can receive:📩 Electronic ballots📢 Important union updates🔔 Information directly from UNISON✅ 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬Log in to or activate your 𝗠𝘆 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 account at:🌐 my.unison.org.ukYou can also:☎️ Call 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟬 𝟴𝟱𝟳 𝟴𝟱𝟳🤝 Contact your 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵📧 Ask your branch for help if you need support setting up a personal email address.📮 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹?Members for whom we don't hold a personal email address will receive a 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 in future ballots.But the more members we can reach electronically, the better our opportunity to maximise participation and achieve the strongest possible ballot return.⏰ 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗧!📱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 to access My UNISON, check your details and make sure we have your 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 email address.💚 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, it only takes a few minutes. ... See MoreSee Less

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