UNISON opposes the idea of freeports. The UK Government has made clear that freeports will be private sector driven initiatives,
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Evidence: Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill January 2021
UNISON welcomes the aims of this Bill and the recognition of the challenges that many disabled young people face as
Read moreFair Rents (Scotland) Bill
UNISON fully supports this bill to regulate rents in the private rented sector (PRS). We represent some of the lowest
Read moreStatement of STUC General Council on Levels and Lockdown
“STUC broadly welcome five-tiered system of restrictions, but remain gravely concerned at the economic impacts of the pandemic.” “Last week,
Read moreUN 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
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