The Scottish government has published its programme for government which puts into practice its public service reform strategy. This is
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Public service reform in non-departmental public bodies
The public sector reform (PSR) strategy is a cuts agenda. PSR is dressed in the language of prevention, empowerment and
Read morePublic service reform in health
The public service reform (PSR) strategy has a cuts agenda. Driven by cost cutting, a huge transformation in how public
Read morePublic sector reform in social care and local government
The public service reform (PSR) strategy has a cuts agenda. Driven by cost cutting, a huge transformation in how local
Read moreBargaining update July 2026
This summer has seen record breaking heat and drought in the UK, including unprecedented wildfires in Scotland. The issue of
Read moreBriefing 176 Expansion of funded early learning and childcare to 1140 hours: 2018-2025 national outcomes evaluation
UNISON members work in a variety of roles to deliver early learning and childcare (ELC) to Scotland’s youngest children. The
Read moreBriefing 175 Public service workers and the ongoing cost of living crisis
A survey of UNISON Scotland members shows that the overwhelming majority are struggling to get by financially. Years of high
Read moreBriefing 174 Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform (PSR) is the central mission of the newly elected SNP minority government, with the cabinet secretary in
Read moreBriefing 173 Council Budgets Crisis
The Accounts Commission has published a stark warning about the state of council finances in Scotland. It warned that overall
Read moreUNISON’s Fair Visa Campaign
UNISON is the UK’s largest union with 1.3 million members working in public services. UNISON’s Fair Visa campaign highlights the
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