“STUC broadly welcome five-tiered system of restrictions, but remain gravely concerned at the economic impacts of the pandemic.” “Last week,
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires
Read moreNHS Pensions: Response UK Treasury Re McCloud Judgement
The Treasury is consulting on proposals to remedy the issues raised by the McCloud judgement. UNISON submitted a UK response
Read moreProposed Right to Food (Scotland) Bill Sept 2020
UNISON strongly supports this proposed legislation which would incorporate the right to food into Scots law. As we said in
Read moreFuture of Social Care – Response to Health and Sport Committee call for views
By drawing on the frontline experience of UNISON members this submission seeks to reveal how various systemic problems undermine care
Read moreLocal Government & Communities Committee call for views on impact of Covid-19 on Council’s financial stability
Scotland’s councils have had years of cuts and under funding. Now the demands of tackling Covid-19 have thrown our Local
Read moreInquiry into a Green Recovery
Planning, direction and delivery by the public sector are essential for a green economic recovery. However councils and other public
Read moreCOvid-19 Committee – Inquiry into Social Care Support Fund Staff Regulations
The Scottish Parliament’s Covid-19 Committee is examining the Social Care Staff Support Fund. This was set up because so many
Read moreResponse to the Just Transition Commission Interim Report June 2020
The Just Transition Commission published its Interim Report earlier this year. UNISON’s response to the Report stresses the need for
Read moreCoronavirus Education Staff: Evidence re scrutiny of reopening of schools and ELC settings and associated issues
UNISON’s survey of education staff shows the vast majority are anxious about plans for more children to return to schools
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