The fast moving debate around devolution across the UK was high on the Conference agenda this year, with two motions
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Local Tax Reform response
The funding of local government has been a difficult issue for political parties. At best proposals have been sticking plaster
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Unions are an integral part of Scotland’s Fair Work Convention
Conference delegates backed a range of measures to combat the rise of vulnerable employment and casualisation across the UK and
Read moreWhile we work you play – leisure staff survey
Staff in Scotland’s Leisure Trusts speak out “…a local authority shall ensure that there is adequate provision of facilities for
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Council Connections 11 – June 2015
Better Procurement Councils purchase a wide range of goods and services and this is an important opportunity to extend the
Read moreBriefing 66: Policy – Scotland Bill
Key Points: The Scotland Bill 2015 will further extend the powers of the Scottish Parliament is being debated on the
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Retired Members Info and Resources Issue 61 June 2015
SCOTTISH RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT – 2015 The Annual Bowling Tournament will be held at Kettle Bowling Club,
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Scotland v Qatar game – SFA must challenge Qatar on workers rights
From Simon McFarlane, secretary UNISON Scotland International Committee: As you will have seen the FIFA story is continuing to grow
Read moreScotland in UNISON No 113 – May 2015
Election special, Health conference reports, Glasgow strikers and reports from UNISON at the STUC on TTIP, local government, pay, union
Read moree-briefing: Zero hours contracts – Queen’s Speech
The employment law focus in today’s Queen’s Speech will be on the proposed Industrial Relations Bill and the restrictions on
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