Latest UNISON Scotland Briefings from the Bargaining and Campaigns Team. UNISON Scotland Briefings include Bargaining and Policy Briefings for branches on a wide range of policy and employment issues, e-briefings and Legal Updates and briefings for MSPs and MPs and others to represent UNISON policy where decisions are being made.
Briefing 162 – Local Government Workforce Report 2024
This briefing looks at the report on the local government workforce prepared for councils by SOLACE. The aim of the report is to provide information about the workforce and the ... Read More
Briefing 161 – Local Government Benchmarking Report 2023-24
This Briefing summarises the main points from the annual Benchmarking Framework report compiled by the Improvement Service for CoSLA. The report looks at what has been happening to and in ... Read More
Briefing 160 – Children (Care, Care Experience & Services Planning) Bill: Call for Views
The Government has decided that some reforms recommended by the Independent Care Review for children & young people require legislation. A Bill was introduced on 17 June 2025 which makes ... Read More
Briefing 159 – UK Government Spending Review
The UK Government published the results of it's Spending Review on 11th of June . This Briefing looks at the implications for public spending in Scotland ... Read More
Briefing 158 – Care Reform (Scotland) Bill passes
On 10 June, the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed. This briefing gives an overview of its provisions. The Act contains what is left of the National Care Service Bill ... Read More
Briefing 157 – Care Management: Fit for purpose?
Care Management is the process for assessing individuals’ needs for social care services. It is integral to the social care system and how care users experience it. It is carried ... Read More
Briefing 156 – The Scottish AI Register and AI in Public Services
This Briefing provides an introduction to the Scottish AI register, the principles that UNISON believes should underpin the use of AI in public services, and the resources UNISON is developing ... Read More
e briefing Potential impact of UK Government Immigration White paper on NHS Scotland
The UK Home Office has announced changes to immigration rules that may have a significant impact on how NHS Scotland recruit and sponsor overseas staff. This e- brief outlines some ... Read More
Briefing 155 – Call for views: Restraint & seclusion in schools bill
A private members’ Bill has been introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP with the aim of tackling inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Calls for Views have been issued ... Read More
Briefing 154 – Consultation on rent control exemptions
The Housing (Scotland) Bill will introduce a system of long-term rent controls. This briefing gives an overview of the Government consultation on whether to exempt Mid Market Rent and Build ... Read More
