The Scottish Government has published its programme for the coming year, including new legislation. This briefing highlights the plans of
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Scottish Pensions Bulletin
Our latest Scottish Pensions Bulletin focuses on the SLGPS structure review, the case for halting future increases in the State Retirement
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The Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board is consulting stakeholders on the structure of funds in Scotland. This is
Read moreTransport (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Government has introduced a Transport Bill into Parliament. It changes the way buses are regulated in Scotland, bans
Read moreCouncil Connections – July 2018
This is the July edition of our e-bulletin Council Connections. Linking to all the UNISON news about Scottish local government.
Read moreQuality Social Care Procurement
Our latest briefing looks at the practice of social care procurement. There has been some progress since our 2017 survey,
Read morePensions Bulletin
The latest edition of our Scottish Pensions Bulletin covers the SLGPS structural review, NHS contribution rates, retirement at 55 and
Read moreWorkforce planning in local government
The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee is looking at workforce planning as part of its budget scrutiny process.
Read moreWestminster Candidates
Congratulations to UNISON members selected as candidates for Westminster key seats.
Read moreCouncil Connections – April 2018
This is the latest edition of our Council Connections newsletter. All the news for those who care about local government
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