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
Read moreUnions 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
Read moreCouncil 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
Read moreRetired 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,
Read moreScotland 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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