The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
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Briefing 138: Local Government 24-25 Finance: Council Funding Allocations
This briefing looks at local government finances, focusing on the provisional funding allocations to Scottish councils for 2024/25 and the
Read moree brief – New report says council funding “completely unsustainable”
The Local Government Information Unit report warns of a risk that some Scottish councils could effectively go bankrupt. It
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School support staff experience the most abuse from pupils, says UNISON
New Scottish government research shows that the biggest impact of pupil’s behavioural challenges falls on schools’ support staff, who are
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‘Now keep your promises’ UNISON tells COSLA & Scottish Gov as council staff accept pay deal
The long running pay dispute which closed schools across Scotland has been brought to an end as UNISON members vote
Read moreBriefing 134 Why UNISON opposes a council tax freeze
Since First Minister Humza Yousaf announced a council tax freeze at the SNP Conference in October, it is beyond disappointing
Read moreTowards a REAL National Care Service – Summary Report
This is the Summary of a report commissioned by UNISON Scotland from APSE, the Association for Public Service Excellence and
Read moreTowards a REAL National Care Service for Scotland – Full Report
With the National Care Service Bill in tatters, this timely report makes a compelling case for the direct public delivery
Read moreIMPORTANT INFORMATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT BALLOT
We have had to suspend the local government consultative ballot as we were experiencing technical problems. You will be issued
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All school strikes to be suspended while UNISON consult on improved pay offer from Cosla
All school strikes, (planned for Wednesday 8 and 15 November), have been suspended after talks between Cosla and UNISON have
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