UNISON has written to all councils in Scotland to inform them strike ballots will be issued to more than 38,000
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Category: Local Government
Briefing 144: National Social Work Agency – NCS Bill Stage 2 Amendments
This briefing gives an update on plans for a National Social Work Agency now that the Scottish Government has published
Read moreReturn your ballot, a message for waste, recycling and street cleaners
Lilian Macer, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary sends a message to waste, recycling and street cleaners who are UNISON members. “Your industrial
Read moreBriefing 143 National Care Service Bill: Reform of Integrated Joint Boards
This briefing gives an overview of the IJB reforms set out in the government’s Stage 2 amendments to the NCS
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Scotland’s waste and recycling workers begin strike vote over pay, says UNISON
Thousands of council workers in waste, recycling and street cleaning services across Scotland are to be balloted for strike action
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Rubbish will pile up in Edinburgh streets during Festival if waste and recycling workers strike, says UNISON
Waste and recycling workers in Edinburgh are being balloted for strike action over a pay dispute. UNISON, Scotland’s largest local
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East Ayrshire councillors urged to reject proposals to outsource swathes of community services, says UNISON
Councillors in East Ayrshire are being urged to oppose proposals to outsource music tuition, youth work, sport, befriending, literacy, and
Read moreHealth Protection In Children and Young People Settings (including Education)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education. The impact of poor
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Pay offer to council workers is too low and should be rejected, says UNISON
Local government staff in Scotland are worth more than the pay increase they’ve been offered, says UNISON today (Thursday). The
Read moreHousing (Scotland) Bill response
The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2024. The bill has six main parts which include
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