UNISON has serious concerns about the government’s chosen approach to public sector reform. These are set out in this briefing.
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MSP briefing – urgent questions needing answers about public sector reform
The government has announced major structural reform of the public sector, the largest since devolution, but with very few details.
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 Service Reform Committee: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027/28
The Public Service Reform Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny inquiry looks at how the 2027/28 budget can support public service reform. This
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Ward clerks at Scotland’s largest regional health board to strike, says UNISON
Ward clerks employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde begin a two-day strike tomorrow (Wednesday 5 August) in a dispute
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
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Ward clerks at Scotland’s largest regional health board vote to strike, says UNISON
Ward clerks employed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay
Read moreWhen 600 workers said no in NHS Forth Valley
How outsourced NHS workers took on Serco and won When Serco attempted to force low-paid NHS workers at Forth Valley
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Comment on Audit Scotland’s report into the finances of Integrated Joint Boards,
Commenting on Audit Scotland’s report into the finances of Integrated Joint Boards, UNISON Scotland health lead Matt McLaughlin said today (Thursday):
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Jeane Freeman had formidable understanding of the NHS
Commenting on the news that former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has died aged 72, UNISON Scotland head of health
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