This is the UNISON Scotland response to the Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation on a Fairer Council Tax. The proposals
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#GreenUNISON Week 15-22 Sept – what you can do
*15 Sept update: It’s #GreenUNISON week! #FridaysForFuture #EndFossilFuels global demos have been happening around the world. #ClimateStrike. Do join Saturday’s
Read moreCircular Economy Bill – response to Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
This is UNISON’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s call for views as part of
Read moreEnergy Support Fund opens for applications on 27 Sept
The There for You Energy Support Fund opens for applications on Wed 27 Sept. Grants of £200 are available to
Read moreBriefing 133 Scottish & Local Government ‘Verity House Agreement’
This briefing looks at the ‘Verity House Agreement’, announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf and COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison
Read moreWinter preparedness – response to Health, Social Care & Sport Committee
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for evidence[1] for the
Read moreBriefing 129 NHS Pension Contributions Changes Consultation
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) is consulting on increasing the overall contribution made by members to the NHS pension
Read more#GreenUNISON Week is 15 to 22 Sept – for branch activities on the climate emergency
*incl new latest Sept update* See new Green UNISON Week post on 10 things you can do. Members on why
Read moreBriefing 128 – Local Government Finance Stats and Budget Estimates 2022-24
Figures showing provisional expenditure totals for 2022-23 and budget estimates for 2023-24 for local government in Scotland have been published.
Read moreBriefing 127 – Scottish Household Survey 2021
This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried
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