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Glasgow suspend equal pay strikes
UNISON will suspend all equal pay strikes today, after a deal has been struck with Glasgow City Council to settle
Read moreRamadan Mubarak!
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink (including water) during daylight. Ramadan is the month
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Recognise, Respect, Reward candidate pledge launch for local elections
UNISON welcome COLSA’s response to the Scottish Government Spending Review Framework Consultation, particularly the call for greater investment and recognition
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Local government workers to be consulted on industrial action, says UNISON
UNISON, Scotland’s largest union, will consult local government members on taking industrial action over pay. The decision was made today
Read moreBurnout Pandemic: report on social care staff shortages
96% social care workers say their employer is currently short staffed according to our report: Burnout Pandemic. Over 2,500 social
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UNISON suspend equal pay strike on 29 and 30 March
UNISON has called off two days of strikes 29 and 30 March and a large rally in Glasgow on Tuesday
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College staff vote 80% for strike action
UNISON members across Scotland’s colleges have voted by an overwhelming 80% to move to a strike ballot. Having previously rejected
Read moreGlasgow Equal Pay March and Rally 29 March
Over 10,000 women will march from Glasgow Green to George Square on Tuesday 29 March to demand equal pay
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Scottish college workers reject pay offer by 92%, says UNISON
UNISON, the union for further education staff, has lodged a formal dispute with college bosses after its members overwhelmingly rejected
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