Thousands of council workers in waste, recycling and street cleaning services across Scotland are to be balloted for strike action
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Rubbish will pile up in Edinburgh streets during Festival if waste and recycling workers strike, says UNISON
Waste and recycling workers in Edinburgh are being balloted for strike action over a pay dispute. UNISON, Scotland’s largest local
Read moreEast Ayrshire councillors urged to reject proposals to outsource swathes of community services, says UNISON
Councillors in East Ayrshire are being urged to oppose proposals to outsource music tuition, youth work, sport, befriending, literacy, and
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 morePay offer to council workers is too low and should be rejected, says UNISON
Local government staff in Scotland are worth more than the pay increase they’ve been offered, says UNISON today (Thursday). The
Read moreHousing (Scotland) Bill response
The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024. The bill has six main parts which include
Read moreThousands of council workers are to vote in an official strike ballot over pay, says UNISON
More than 43,000 council workers in waste and recycling, schools and social care are to be balloted for strike action,
Read moreCosla and unions are ‘too far apart’ on pay talks, say UNISON
Local government workers in Scotland are to be consulted about strike action after council employers failed to make any significant
Read moreLocal government pay talks set to continue, says UNISON
Following a meeting (Thursday) with COLSA and other unions representing council staff about a Scottish local government pay offer for
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
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