THE family of the only Scots woman known to have died at Auschwitz following her missionary work in a Hungarian school will be at Paisley’s Sma’ Shot Day this weekend.

It comes after Unison announced they will be attending the event on Saturday, July 1, with the family of Jane Haining, to support the celebrations.

We previously reported that the event is held to celebrate a 19th-century victory by the town’s weavers over their bosses in an industrial dispute.

Jane, who was originally from Dunscore in Dumfries and Galloway, worked at JP Coats thread mill in Paisley for 10 years prior to her missionary work.

This year, joined by the trade union, her family will carry a commemorative banner in the Sma’ Shot Day parade.

The union will also be attending the event to mark its 30 anniversary since the merger of the predecessor unions NALGO, NUPE, and COHSE.

Mark Ferguson, Branch Secretary of UNISON Renfrewshire, said: “This is an important date in Paisley’s calendar commemorating the victory of our local weavers and drawing parallels to the many challenges workers face nowadays.

"The 1st of July this year marks the 30th anniversary of UNISON’s vesting day and we are proud of our work for the promotion and retention of public services and the improvement of terms, conditions and pay for our members delivering these services in our communities.

"We also commemorate Jane Haining and raise awareness of her sacrifice and service.

"I am delighted to be joined at the event by Jane Haining’s family as well as our Regional Organiser, Deborah Clarke and friends and colleagues from across Scotland.”

Debora Clarke, UNISON Regional Organiser, said: “I am looking forward to joining the people of Paisley for the celebrations and the commemoration of the landmark victory of the local weavers.

"I am also proud to join the family of Jane Haining in remembrance of her sacrifice and service. It is also great to have the opportunity to mark UNISON’s 30th anniversary on the same day.”