Too many older people face poverty, isolation, and inadequate support in retirement. Public services must adapt to meet the needs
Read moreAuthor: Danny Phillips
Media coverage
A short briefing of media coverage of our manifesto launch. UNISON is calling on all Scottish parties and candidates to
Read moreHousing crisis
Scotland has a housing emergency with record levels of homelessness. There’s not enough affordable homes, of the right type. Lack
Read moreOlder people
Too many older people face poverty, isolation, and inadequate support in retirement. Public services must adapt to meet the needs
Read moreBlack workers
Black workers continue to face systemic racism in the workplace and across public services in Scotland. This is reflected in
Read moreWomen workers
Women continue to face inequality at work through the gender pay gap, insecure employment, and occupational segregation. Caring responsibilities and
Read moreDisabled workers
Disabled people face barriers to employment, workplace discrimination, and lack of access to essential services. Too many are excluded from
Read moreFunding services
Quality public services need to be properly funded. Many of them are free at the point of need – but
Read moreGlasgow University picket line photos
UNISON members at Glasgow University took strike action today (Friday). Staff over an imposed pay award of 1.4%. Staff including
Read moreGlasgow university staff to strike over pay
Staff at the University of Glasgow including administrators, student support workers, cleaners, receptionists and librarians are to strike over pay
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