Leading public sector union UNISON has won a major victory in the fight to end outsourcing of hospital services to
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Category: Press release
Latest press releases from UNISON Scotland
Strikes will shut schools and nurseries
UNISON, Scotland’s largest union, has today warned that strikes will see school closures and waste piling up on the streets
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This is a desperate day for public services that will have catastrophic consequences for Scotland’s communities, says UNISON
UNISON comment on Scottish Government spending review Tracey Dalling, UNISON’s Scottish Secretary, said: “This is a desperate day for public
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UNISON comment on Social Work Scotland’s report: Setting the Bar
UNISON, Scotland’s largest social work union, has welcomed the latest report from Social Work Scotland published today (Wednesday) but says
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Scottish Government must listen to Account Commission and adequately fund council services
UNISON, responding to Account Commission report: Local Government in Scotland Overview 2022, has called on the Scottish government to adequately
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‘Immense Disappointment’ that Skills Development Scotland refuse to take part in four-day week pilot
UNISON is immensely disappointed that Skills Development Scotland, the Scottish government’s agency tasked with promoting progressive working practices, has failed
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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
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Local government workers on path to industrial action, say UNISON
UNISON members working in local government have indicated their willingness to take some form of industrial action, up to and
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College staff urged ‘vote yes to strike’ in ballot across Scotland
UNISON Scotland has formally notified college principals of its intention to ballot for industrial action on pay, after 92% of
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Glasgow suspend equal pay strikes
UNISON will suspend all equal pay strikes today, after a deal has been struck with Glasgow City Council to settle
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