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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Briefing 179 – Implementing the Care Reform (Scotland) Act
The Care Reform (Scotland) Act was passed in June 2025. It introduces new powers and requirements for Scottish ministers in
Read moreLocal government pension scheme reform – a single fund is a driver for growth
The Scottish government’s public sector reform agenda is a cuts agenda. Instead of pursuing a jobs and service reduction model
Read moreMSP 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.
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UNISON secures major improvements on pay and grading at Glasgow City Council
UNISON has secured significant new protections for Glasgow City Council workers following intensive negotiations involving the council and Scottish government,
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UNISON are standing firm on delivering movement on pay and fighting for all Glasgow workers
UNISON will continue talks with the Scottish government and Glasgow City Council today (Friday). The union say they are determined
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Council pause on fire and rehire and further talks on equal pay are welcome
UNISON has welcomed Glasgow City Council’s decision to pause its plans for fire and rehire, allowing further talks with trade
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Local government reform must put workers’ voices at the centre
Joint statement from UNISON Scotland’s convenor Mark Ferguson and local government committee chair Susanne Gens: We are aware of the
Read morePublic sector reform in social care and local government
The public service reform (PSR) strategy has a cuts agenda. Driven by cost cutting, a huge transformation in how local
Read moreLocal Government Pay 2027/28
UNISON Scotland submits 2027-28 local government pay claim UNISON Scotland’s local government committee has submitted its pay claim to employers
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