Our updated briefing on the implications of the Scottish government’s draft budget for local government after the budget revisions announced
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North Lanarkshire Council sign UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter
UNISON congratulated North Lanarkshire Council – who have adopted UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter today. This will ensure high standards in
Read moreCouncil Connections 17
This is the latest Council Connections bulletin, covering the key issues facing local government in Scotland.
Read moreHard Lessons: Support staff struggling to maintain standards for pupils because of cuts
This is a large scale survey of support staff working in schools across Scotland. It is a wide ranging report
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No happy new year for Local Government Workers.
Council staff who work tirelessly to provide services across the festive period are being treated in a disgraceful fashion by
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UNISON lobby Scottish Parliament to call for fair funding for Scotland’s councils
Scotland’s largest trade union will join with other public service unions tomorrow (Thursday) to call for an end to public
Read moreCelebrate Stars in Our Schools 25 November
On Friday 25 November 2016, across the country schools will be celebrating the people behind the scenes who help children
Read moreEncouraging voting in council elections
This is UNISON Scotland’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Local Government Committee’s inquiry into voting in council elections. We set
Read moreGlasgow Council IT staff make case for keeping services in house directly to councillors
Glasgow City Council IT staff facing privatisation are making the case for keeping services in house directly to councillors. IT
Read moreCouncil Connections 16 – September 2016
This is the September 2016 edition of our Council Connections bulletin. Covering changes to the council tax, home care service
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