In Briefing 56 we set out how the Scottish Living Wage could be extended through procurement using the provisions of
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Dumped on – working in Scotland’s waste management services
Waste management is one of the least considered but most essential of public services. Most of us take for granted
Read moreBreaking point: overworked and underpaid
Scotland’s hospital porters speak out UNISON Scotland has undertaken a survey of NHS porters to find out how current austerity
Read moreUnder pressure – Scotland’s occupational therapists speak out
UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in occupational therapy across Scotland to assess their view of the current state,
Read moreThe price of everything and the value of wages
“I just get by. Normally I am really struggling by week three. If my bills and rent go up any
Read moreOpen the door – the homes we need
Housing staff on the homes we have and the homes we need Scotland has a housing crisis. We have a
Read moreVoices from the sharp end – Health and social care integration
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act and associated regulations set out the Scottish Government’s plans for health and care integration
Read moreAusterity economics don’t add up
A UNISON Scotland report on public services and the economy UNISON Scotland launches this report as the process gets under
Read moreDishing the dirt – Cleaners in Scotland’s public services speak out
Long before most of us get to work – or after most of us have left our job a vital
Read moreBriefing 56: Bargaining – Extending the Scottish Living Wage through Procurement
The Scottish Living Wage is now paid to almost all public sector workers in Scotland. However, that still leaves many
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