The uprated Scottish Living Wage should be paid to all workers in adult social care who are employed via contracts
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CORONAVIRUS ALL MEMBERS: Working together to fight Coronavirus
ALL MEMBERS: UNISON is proud of the response from our members, your resilience and determination to do what we do
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: COVID-19 guidance for non-healthcare settings
This four-country Covid-19 Guidance for non-healthcare settings was published today (Tuesday, April 14). The key measures it covers include but
Read moreResponse: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes – April 2020
UNISON Scotland supports mandatory standards for improving energy efficiency, backed by a regulatory system. But the emphasis should be on
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UNISON Scotland welcomes updating pay rise for social care workers to at least the Scottish Living Wage
UNISON Scotland welcomes today’s (Sunday) announcement by Jeane Freeman, Scottish Secretary for Health that the Scottish government has agreed a
Read morePRESS RELEASE: UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
PRESS RELEASE: After days of negotiations UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that
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New guidance for home and social care staff in Scotland puts home care staff at risk
UNISON, the trade union representing home and social care workers, are vigorously challenging Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) guidance which was issued
Read moreCORONAVIRUS 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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