Category: Members

  • Branch Pay Offer Consultation 2017/18

    We have now received a "full and final" written pay offer from the national employers’ organisation the Universities & Colleges Employers Association (UCEA). The offer for 2017-18 follows pay talks between the employers and joint Higher Education unions, and consists of: a 1.7% increase from 1 August for all staff covered by the higher education…

  • Branch Christmas Competition 2019 – Results

    The branch held our prize draw for our fantastic Christmas Competition and we're pleased to announce we now have our five prize winners for this year. The prizes this year were: an amazing Apple iPad Pro (10.5" WiFi 256Gb) Space Grey. our ever popular Dinner and a Show for Two (x2) and our Luxury Christmas…

  • There for You – Financial Support for Members

    With the current COVID-19 crisis many members are finding themselves struggling to cope.  We'd like to remind members of UNISON's welfare charity, There for You, which provides a vital service to members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties. All members can contact There for You directly, which provides a confidential advice and support service for members…

  • Winter Fuel Grants 2016

    Worried About Paying Your Winter Fuel Bill?   With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming many members on low income are worried about how they're going to pay their winter fuel bills.   Help is on hand   'There for You' has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low…

  • UNISON Coronavirus Information

    We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and that you may have queries or need support.    We have been engaging with both Universities throughout this period and they have created FAQ areas which should answer the majority of queries: RGU Coronavirus FAQs UofA Coronavirus FAQs The main item to highlight is that…

  • Monthly Prize Draw – Win £25!!

    The branch has now started a new monthly prize draw to win £25 in love2shop high street vouchers.

  • Branch Christmas Competition 2018

    Once more we are running our fantastic Christmas Competition, which is open to members only for all our current UNISON members at both the Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen. Prizes this year are an amazing MSI Gaming Laptop. We'll also have our ever popular Dinner and a Show for Two, and Christmas…

  • Vote YES to strike for the pay we deserve!

    This week, you should receive a ballot for industrial action on the ‘zero offer’ for the pay year 2021. I am sure you will also receive numerous communications from the employer that seek to undermine UNISON’s campaign for fair pay for university staff. UNISON senior representatives are adamant that the 0% for 2020/21 deserves to…

  • Do Not Read This.

    Still here? Great! The fact that you’re still reading this tells me you’re not going to be put off so easily.  That’s one of the qualities that goes a long way to make a great UNISON representative!

  • Branch Christmas Competition 2020

    Once more we are running our fantastic Christmas Competition, which is open to members only for all our current UNISON members at both the Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen. Prizes this year are an amazing top of the range Gaming Laptop. We'll also have our ever popular Christmas hampers and some £20…