Edinburgh Unison

Woodie Says celebrate victory as SNP Group decid...

SNP tear up school closure plan GARETH ROSEEDUCATION REPORTER (grose@edinburghnews.com) THE 22 threatened schools in Edinburgh were given a stay of execution today after SNP councillors withdrew their support for the plans. The rebellion today led their Liberal Democrat coalition partners to announce that they would not press ahead with a consultation on the closures. The group would now face certain defeat at City Chambers if they tried to take the scheme forward. The threat of closures for s...

interviews Unison Officials

John Stevenson Branch Communications Officer and Duncan Smith give the Unison position on the first Strike Day as a result of the 10M Cuts in Edinburgh.

Peoples Speeches 2

Peoples Speeches

Young People speak out

The Cuts threaten young people in their schools across the city - secondary primary and nursery. Students from Drummond, Wester Hailes and Castlebrae High make sure the the Councillors know how they feel.

Time for a Chant

The City Council are arguing about the cuts. The People are in the City Chambers quadrangle and determined to have their voice heard!

Woody Guthrie Supports Striking Workers!

"Woody Says' Festival Fringe Performers in Edinburgh come in solidarity to support the striking Unison workers

Strike Day begins