Scotland’s leading trade unions in local government are calling on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to take urgent action to address
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Scotland in UNISON 143 April 2020
Crisis: UNISON speaking up for workers on the front line; UNISON and Cornerstone sign new voluntary recognition agreement; Model workforce
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Promises of protective equipment alone won’t keep people safe
Promises of personal protective equipment (PPE) alone won’t keep NHS, care, police and other essential workers safe, says UNISON today
Read moreCORONAVIRUS: SOCIAL HOUSING STAFF – Information and guidance
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has published a series of COVID-19 information briefings. The briefings on service delivery and
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: 3 STAC Updates
Health staff: The STAC secretariat have been holding daily teleconferences following the cancellation of the March 20th STAC meeting.
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT – FAQ’s for Local Government Staff from Joint unions & CoSLA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT – UNISON Scotland, other Local Government unions and CoSLA have produced a Frequently Asked Questions document covering many
Read moreCORONAVIRUS FURTHER EDUCATION: Guidance for Staff
FURTHER EDUCATION: Guidance has been issued about how colleges should handle Cornonavirus related absence and leave. Key points are: Employees
Read moreCORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Advice in relation to key workers and childcare
LOCAL GOVT: This is a joint statement from Scottish Government and COSLA providing advice in relation to key workers and
Read moreCORONAVIRUS KEY WORKERS: Enabling Key Workers to Return to Work.
Scottish Government Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 Infection to Enable Key Workers to Return to Work. This government guidance
Read moreCORONAVIRUS ALL MEMBERS: Employer and employee legal responsibilities
This legal briefing from Thompson solicitors sets out the statutory duties on employers and employees and includes some frequently asked
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