New Video: Stephen Smellie on #GreenUNISON Day 13 Sept

Deputy Convener, Stephen Smellie talks in this short video about the importance of #GreenUNISON Day branch action on #climatechange & green workplaces, saying that we can all pull together to help stop global warming.

Every day there's more news about the urgent need for action at all levels - local, national and international - to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with this warning from the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighting the reality of the dangers of runaway climate change.

UNISON is working with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and the Just Transition Partnership to lobby MSPs to strengthen the new Climate Change Bill. You can email your MSPs here or join the lobby on Wed 19 Sept by booking a place here.

Many thanks to branches who have already sent in their completed short audits and survey forms. If you've not yet, please do so and share any activities you have for Green UNISON Day on social media so others can help spread the word.

Stephen tells us in the video about his Green Workplace Pledge. Check the #GreenUNISON hashtag for examples of other pledges. You can make your own and share on Facebook and Twitter, with a selfie or a branch photo.

Green Workplace Pledge forms and other info here www.unison-scotland.org/green-unison-day-thurs-13-sept/  


Reminder: Next meeting of the Green Network, open to all members, is at 12.45pm, earlier than originally advertised, on Saturday 15 Sept in the UNISON Scotland office at 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow G2 6RX, following the International Committee meeting.

Update for Green UNISON Day 13 September

Plans are stepping up for UNISON Scotland's day of workplace action on climate change.


We've just sent branches a guide and ideas for activities to involve members and we look forward to hearing about plans as they develop.


Branches have been asked to complete an audit of their own practices on things like recycling and use of plastic and a survey on what their employers do on things like green travel to work. Also, to elect/appoint a Green Environment Rep.


Members can make Green Workplace Pledges about what they will do on Green UNISON Day on Thursday 13 September. E.g. Cycle to Work or email MSPs to improve the new Climate Bill or do plastic free Friday.


More information will be posted here and on the UNISON Scotland Green Network Facebook page soon. Watch these spaces!

Our Green UNISON Day - Thurs 13 Sept

Some 'green' dates for your diaries this autumn, from UNISON Scotland's Green Network!
 
We are planning for a day of green workplace action that we hope branches will take part in on Thursday 13 September.
 
The idea is for branches across Scotland to join in some co-ordinated action for helping cut emissions at work.

A range of possible activities includes green audits, energy efficiency work, campaigning against single use plastics and for fair trade purchases, cycle friendly employer status and more.

A short guide and some ideas for promoting Green UNISON Day on social media will be circulated to branches soon. It’s suggested that these green workplace activities could also take place throughout the week running up to the 13 September, for those branches who would like to do more.

 We hope this will appeal to lots of members. All members are welcome to join our informal Green Network mailing list and come to meetings. Check out our Facebook page for occasional updates/info.

The next Green Network meeting will be from 1.30pm-3.30pm on Saturday 15 September in the UNISON Scotland office at 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow G2 6RX, following the International Committee meeting.

 Then on Wednesday 19 September, please join the Stop Climate Chaos Scotland mass lobby at the Scottish Parliament, calling for a strong new Climate Act.



Info on the SCCS website here. Please also support the E-Action to MSPs.

 

If you are interested in being on the Green Network email list, please email Fiona Montgomery asking to join. f.montgomery@unison.co.uk

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