Over the last two years UNISON Scotland has compiled a number of reports into the living standards and working lives
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Fair Work Decent Childhoods
All political parties say work is the key driver for tackling poverty and we at UNISON Scotland and CPAG in
Read moreCounting the Cost – Transactional staff
UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in transactional jobs across Scotland’s public services. They are the staff who take
Read moreSee us – Scotland’s mental health staff speak out
Mental health is one of our greatest public health challenges. This report aims to give a voice to those delivering
Read moreDumped on – working in Scotland’s waste management services
Waste management is one of the least considered but most essential of public services. Most of us take for granted
Read moreBreaking point: overworked and underpaid
Scotland’s hospital porters speak out UNISON Scotland has undertaken a survey of NHS porters to find out how current austerity
Read moreUnder pressure – Scotland’s occupational therapists speak out
UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in occupational therapy across Scotland to assess their view of the current state,
Read moreThe price of everything and the value of wages
“I just get by. Normally I am really struggling by week three. If my bills and rent go up any
Read moreOpen the door – the homes we need
Housing staff on the homes we have and the homes we need Scotland has a housing crisis. We have a
Read moreVoices from the sharp end – Health and social care integration
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act and associated regulations set out the Scottish Government’s plans for health and care integration
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