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Dangerous staffing levels in Borders hospitals, says UNISON
UNISON has written to every politician representing the Scottish Borders to highlight “dangerous staffing levels” in local hospitals. It has
Read moreVoting in the council elections is a ‘use it or lose it’ choice , says UNISON Scottish Secretary
Tracy Dalling UNISON Scottish secretary is urging Scots to get out and vote for their local council services: “People need
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Social care workers must be compensated for fuel price increases, says UNISON
UNISON is urging Humza Yousaf, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, to increase mileage allowances for social care
Read moreEnd Police Scotland role in Colombia
#STUC22 Congress condemned the widespread human rights abuses and state atrocities in Colombia. UNISON’s emergency motion focused on the role
Read moreRecognise, respect and reward council workers
#STUC22 Congress condemned COSLA’s derisory pay offer to council staff which does not address the issue of low pay despite
Read morePublic funding must be contingent on union recognition
#STUC22 The Fair Work demand for effective voice for workers, so lauded by the Scottish Government, was spotlighted again in
Read moreEconomic policies must deliver quality jobs for disabled people
#STUC22 Quotas for the employment of disabled people should be reinstated in law, Congress agreed. A motion from Aberdeen Trades
Read moreEradicating Sexual Violence
#STUC22 heard that despite years of campaigning by sexual violence survivors, prevention groups, trade unions and student unions that Gender
Read moreToughen the law on sexual harassment at work
#STUC22 Congress heard that sexual harassment and abuse from men is a constant problem in the folk and traditional music
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