UNISON Scotland and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) welcome that occupational therapists working in social work will be
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Red Book, local government terms and conditions 2025
This is the latest (April 2025) edition of the Single Status Agreement (commonly referred to as the ‘Red Book’). It
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Council staff vote to accept two-year pay offer
Local government staff in Scotland have voted to accept Cosla’s two-year pay offer, says UNISON today (Monday). Members of Scotland’s
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Moving to monthly pay will cause hundreds of low-paid NHS staff to fall into debt and hardship, says UNISON
Around 600 NHS staff could be forced to take out loans to make ends meet if their employer switches from
Read moreLisa Neal – we must fight for dignity, equality, and justice for women in retirement.
Lisa Neal (Grampian Health Branch) highlighted the deep inequality facing women in retirement. Despite decades of equality legislation, women in
Read moreSophie Watson we need to fight for investment in universities
Sophie opened with energy, calling on delegates to stop scrolling on their phones and really listen — because the Higher
Read moreJim McFarlane, public services are vital to improving living standards and tackling poverty.
Jim spoke passionately about how vital public services are to improving living standards and tackling poverty. He criticised those in
Read moreStephen Smellie – Turning climate change commitments into actions
Moving the motion on climate change, Stephen stressed that climate change is here and now — already costing lives through
Read moreLindsay McNaught – climate change isn’t a distant threat
Lindsay McNaught backed the motion, saying climate change isn’t a distant threat — it’s here now and already changing members’
Read moreIvana Ferguson – public service staff help society cope with climate emergencies
Ivana is a home carer and spoke about how climate change already affects her and her colleagues at work. As
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