The latest in our free lunchtime radical social work webinars examines Justice Social Work from a critical and radical angle.
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Author: Trisha Hamilton
Local government unions call for a ‘fair and decent’ pay increase as they submit joint pay claim
Local government trade unions have today (Tuesday) submitted a joint pay claim to COSLA calling for a ‘fair and decent’
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UNISON demands urgent action to address NHS staffing crisis
Responding to official figures released today (Tuesday) that vacancies for nurses and midwives have increased by almost 20 per cent
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UNISON vote settles 2021 local government pay dispute
Members of Scotland’s largest local government union have voted to accept a pay deal after the union secured an additional
Read moreUNISON Scotland’s disabled members prepare to launch Year of the Disabled Worker
UNISON Scotland’s Disabled Members will formally launch UNISON’s Year of the Disabled Worker at the union’s Scottish Council meeting on
Read moreSocial Work Webinar: Becoming a Social Worker
Webinar: Becoming a Social Worker – Supporting NQSWs and final year students Online event: 8 December at 1pm The last
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Social work staff call on Scottish Government to ‘keep the promise’ to children, says UNISON
Social work staff are struggling to deliver the services that children and families need due to understaffing, underfunding and a
Read moreWebinar: Covid-19 and communication accessibility in the workplace (27 November)
Webinar: Covid-19 and communication accessibility in the workplace When: 27 November 2021, 11.45-12.45pm Where: Online, via Teams (register using link
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Pension talks to resume at Dundee University as strike action pays off
Following prolonged strike action by members of UNISON, Unite and the UCU, the joint trade unions have today (Tuesday) struck
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Public services can lead the way to net zero but not without government funding, says UNISON
Getting the UK’s public services across the net zero line will require £140bn of government funding by 2035, says new
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