This survey is the latest in our Damage series of reports which looks at the impact of austerity cuts on
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Brazil blog: Descalvado field trip and thanks
From Kaila: Friday 23rd June, last day in Araraquara. Field trip to Descalvado. This settlement started in 1998, there are
Read moreBrazil blog: January 2 settlement visit
Thursday 22 June from Kaila: Another early start, with a long road trip to Descalvado to visit a settlement called
Read moreBrazil blog: Coffee plantation claimed by the people
On Wednesday our delegation visited a settlement to meet Brazilian people who have occupied land and exercised their legal right
Read moreFreedom of Information – Improving access rights
In these challenging political times, there has never been a greater need for open government and transparency of information. This
Read moreBrazil blog: Araraquara – meeting FERAESP reps
Louise Giblin reports: “We arrived in Araraquara late Sunday evening. On Monday we had our first meeting with 10 representatives
Read moreBrazil blog: Tour of Sao Paulo
Saturday 17th from Kaila McCulloch We had a tour of São Paulo, visiting some fantastic sights, including the University of
Read moreWe’ve arrived in Brazil
After three flights, 33 hours and 9,884 kilometres we arrived safely in Brazil, reports Louise Giblin. Louise Giblin (Member of
Read moreBrazil field trip to link with rural workers’ union
Louise Giblin (Member of UNISON’s Scottish International Committee) & Kaila McCulloch (Vice Chair of the committee) are gearing up to
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UNISON tells Glasgow City Council it’s time to pay up following equal pay victory
UNISON Scotland has won an equal pay victory today (Tuesday) which will affect thousands of low-paid workers in Glasgow. Women
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