Latest UNISON Scotland Briefings from the Bargaining and Campaigns Team. UNISON Scotland Briefings include Bargaining and Policy Briefings for branches on a wide range of policy and employment issues, e-briefings and Legal Updates and briefings for MSPs and MPs and others to represent UNISON policy where decisions are being made.
ebrief – STUC Report on increasing taxes to fund Scottish public Services
Our ebrief on the STUC Report on increasing taxes to fund Scottish Public Services. The report shows that by using their tax powers the Scottish Government could put in place ... Read More
UNISON Year of Disabled Workers 2022
This short briefing outlines some of the main themes of the campaign and the challenges still facing disabled workers. Members Business on 15th December 2022 is a debate sponsored by ... Read More
e brief The National Care Service Bill & the NHS
The National Care Service (Scotland) Bill is being considered by the Scottish Parliament. This e brief looks at the implications the Bill has for the NHS and its staff. Amongst ... Read More
National Care Service Bill – A brief guide
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering the National Care Service (Scotland Bill). UNISON Scotland has prepared a short guide to the Bill, its main provisions, and the implications of a ... Read More
Green UNISON Week – 23 Sept to 1 October 2022
UPDATED 21 SEPT, incl new briefing & info below on General Secretary's blog, 29 Sept webinar, Women's Environmental Network workshops and more: Once again we are organising a Green UNISON ... Read More
Local Government and the National Care Service
The National Care Service Bill was introduced to Parliament on 21 June. This briefing looks at what the proposals mean for local government. The key points are: The proposal spells ... Read More
UNISON report: Getting to net zero in UK public services
This is UNISON's report Getting to net zero in UK public services: The road to decarbonisation. It examines the measures and costs needed for public services to reach climate targets ... Read More
Social Work and the National Care Service
This briefing looks at what the National Care Service Bill means for UNISON’s social work members. The government is clear in its view that who provides social work and social ... Read More
National Care Service Bill
The National Care Service Bill was published on 21 June. This briefing focuses on the implications and consequences of the Bill. The First Minister’s claim that the establishment of the ... Read More
Briefing 120 – Scottish Government Spending Review
This Briefing looks at the Scottish Government's Spending Review announced by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy Kate Forbes and outlines the key issues for UNISON ... Read More
