Zarah ChoudharyUnite Scotland has secured a union recognition agreement covering workers based at the Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA).
The recognition agreement covers more than 20 key workers and volunteers who provide services for vulnerable residents in Aberdeen.
This included legal, mental health, financial, and advocacy services for people with mental health issues, people with learning challenges, older people, carers, and support for people who are victims of domestic abuse.
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Unite has successfully negotiated a recognition agreement for our members providing key lifelines services at ASA.
“This agreement helps build stronger foundations so Unite can continue to secure better jobs, pay and conditions for the workers.”
ASA supported an estimated 1,237 individuals over the course of 2024.
The ASA agreement meant that Unite now has a strong foundation to undertake collective bargaining on behalf of the key workers to help improve their jobs, pay and conditions.
Shauna Wright, industrial officer at Unite, said: “This recognition agreement is a significant step forward for Unite in building a stronger foundation for workers in the social care and not-for-profit sector.”
“The agreement was voluntarily negotiated with ASA who recognised the benefits of working with Unite to create the best working environment possible.
“We believe this sends out a positive signal to other employers in the community and care sector to work with Unite to drive up standards for workers together.”
Workplace Journal contacted ASA for comment prior to publication.
