Category: Influencer 2026

A short briefing of media coverage of our manifesto launch. UNISON is calling on all Scottish parties and candidates to

Scotland has a housing emergency with record levels of homelessness. There’s not enough affordable homes, of the right type. Lack

Too many older people face poverty, isolation, and inadequate support in retirement. Public services must adapt to meet the needs

Black workers continue to face systemic racism in the workplace and across public services in Scotland. This is reflected in

Women continue to face inequality at work through the gender pay gap, insecure employment, and occupational segregation. Caring responsibilities and

Disabled people face barriers to employment, workplace discrimination, and lack of access to essential services. Too many are excluded from

Quality public services need to be properly funded. Many of them are free at the point of need – but

Our manifesto: Public services at the heart of a fairer Scotland outlines the big issues facing UNISON members at work