UNISON, the trade union representing home and social care workers, are vigorously challenging Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) guidance which was issued
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Category: Local Government
CORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: FAQs for workforce
LOCAL GOVT WORKERS: This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been developed jointly between COSLA and the SJC Trade Unions (UNISON,
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Deputy First Minister sets out work in progress
This letter, from John Swinney Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, regarding local government workers sets
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Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe
Promises of personal protective equipment (PPE) alone won’t keep NHS, care, police and other essential workers safe, says UNISON today
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT – FAQ’s for Local Government Staff from Joint unions & CoSLA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT – UNISON Scotland, other Local Government unions and CoSLA have produced a Frequently Asked Questions document covering many
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Advice in relation to key workers and childcare
LOCAL GOVT: This is a joint statement from Scottish Government and COSLA providing advice in relation to key workers and
Read moreCORONAVIRUS ALL BRANCHES: Model Workforce Policy for Duration of COVID-19 Crisis
Most UNISON Branches are part of agreements which cover their whole sector (eg Health or Local Government). Some branches though
Read moreCORONA VIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Guidance for employers about home working
The UK Government on 16 March 2020 urged everyone to now work at home where possible. This guidance for local
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Update
LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS: Local authorities have been issued with new guidance in relation to paid leave for employees who are
Read moreUNISON Week 263 – UNISON Scotland Green Day, Pre- Budget Scrutiny, Futures Autumn Edition & More
Our weekly newsletter covering UNISON Scotland Green Day, Pre- Budget Scrutiny, Futures Autumn Edition, Take One Action Film
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