UNISON calls for ‘serious discussion’ about long-term sustainability of local government, in response to Audit Scotland’s briefing paper on Covid-19:
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Regular deep cleaning vital for a safe re-opening of schools, says UNISON
UNISON the trade union for education staff’s response to the First Minister’s announcement that schools return from 11 August 2020 Lorraine Thomson,
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Comment on Deputy First Minister’s statement of extra money for education in Scotland.
Lorraine Thomson, chair of UNISON Scotland’s Education Issues Group said: “We welcome any new funding for education. Re-opening schools is
Read moreInquiry into a Green Recovery
Planning, direction and delivery by the public sector are essential for a green economic recovery. However councils and other public
Read moreReport of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery June 2020
This briefing looks at the recommendations of the independent Advisory Group on Post-Covid 19 Economic Recovery. The Group presented its
Read moreCORONAVIRUS: School and early years staff information pack & safety checklist for a safe return to work
PACK UPDATE AUGUST 7TH: UNISON has produced an information pack and safety checklist for members working in schools and early
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Council’s furlough schemes must not be a ‘waiting room for redundancy’
Councils across Scotland have announced today (Wednesday 10 June) that they have applied to the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme
Read moreHelp defeat COVID19 by becoming a health and safety rep.
CORONAVIRUS Education staff: Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep. in your school? Never have they been
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Great deal more work needs done before children can return to childcare and schools.
UNISON, the largest trade union representing education staff, has responded to Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that early years and childcare services
Read moreSTUC response to Scottish government framework to exit lockdown
Following the statement by the First Minister, the Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Fair Work Fiona Hyslop met with the
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