Over the course of this year detailed results of the 2022 Census have been being published. They show a Scotland
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E Briefing – Cuts come from political choices not pay claims
In recent weeks politicians have been making the claim that wage claims from workers in public services mean that the
Read moreBriefing 146 – Local Government Benchmarking report
The Improvement Service have published their twelfth annual “Local Government Benchmarking Framework Report” The report is compiled for CoSLA &
Read moreBriefing 145 : NCS Bill Stage 2 Issues for Local Government
This briefing explains the proposals – at least the ones the Scottish Government have published – in Stage 2 of
Read moreBriefing 144: National Social Work Agency – NCS Bill Stage 2 Amendments
This briefing gives an update on plans for a National Social Work Agency now that the Scottish Government has published
Read moreBriefing 143 National Care Service Bill: Reform of Integrated Joint Boards
This briefing gives an overview of the IJB reforms set out in the government’s Stage 2 amendments to the NCS
Read moree brief – General Election: Registration Drive & Campaign Rules May 2024
The July 4th General Election will have profound implications for UNISON members across Scotland and the whole of the UK.
Read moreHealth Protection In Children and Young People Settings (including Education)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education. The impact of poor
Read moreInvesting in Planning – seeking input from members in planning departments
Scottish Government consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system – feedback invited to inform UNISON response The Scottish Government is consulting
Read moreEnding Conversion Practices Consultation UNISON Submission
This is our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Bill outlawing conversion practices ( often called ‘conversion
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