UNISON members work in a variety of roles to deliver early learning and childcare (ELC) to Scotland’s youngest children. The
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Briefing 175 Public service workers and the ongoing cost of living crisis
A survey of UNISON Scotland members shows that the overwhelming majority are struggling to get by financially. Years of high
Read moreUNISON Scotland response Survey: The Development of Children and Young People National Occupational Standards SCQF 6,7 and 9
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union. UNISON members deliver early years and childcare services across Scotland. We strongly support the
Read moreBriefing 172 The cost of outsourcing: STUC research
Outsourcing, contracting out the delivery of public services from the public sector, is often presented as the cheapest option for
Read moreBriefing 170: Additional Support for Learning: A Review of System Delivery for Learners
This briefing summarises the recent review of additional support for learning provision in Scotland, ‘Additional Support for Learning: A Review
Read moreWater services: investing in and paying from 2027
We have responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the ministerial objectives for Scottish Water, which set out what areas
Read moreBriefing 169 – Scottish Water: Creeping Privatisation Report
This briefing summarises the findings of ‘Scottish Water: creeping privatisation A Critical Examination of Union Representation, Governance, Outsourcing, and Management
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