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British Gas jobs announcement ‘Harsh blow to loyal workforce’ says UNISON

British Gas jobs announcement ‘Harsh blow to loyal workforce’ says UNISON

Date: Thursday 30 July 2015 Energy union UNISON has described British Gas plans to shed thousands of jobs as a ‘harsh blow to a loyal workforce’. The union are responding  ... Read More
UNISON Scotland welcomes breakthrough in tackling low pay in the NHS

UNISON Scotland welcomes breakthrough in tackling low pay in the NHS

Date: Friday 3 July 2015 UNISON Scotland’s Health Committee today welcomed a breakthrough in the fight against poverty pay with the Scottish Government agreeing to a review of the lowest ... Read More
UNISON Labour Link backs Dugdale and Rowley for Scottish Labour leadership

UNISON Labour Link backs Dugdale and Rowley for Scottish Labour leadership

Date: Wednesday 24 June 2015 UNISON Labour Link, the affiliated section of Scotland’s largest trade union, has given its backing to Kezia Dugdale MSP in the contest for the next ... Read More
UNISON launches childcare charter for West Dunbartonshire

UNISON launches childcare charter for West Dunbartonshire

Date: Monday 15 June 2015 UNISON has launched a positive 10 point Charter for Early Years services run by West Dunbartonshire Council. Staff feel the quality and value of their ... Read More
UNISON calls on MSPs to oppose fees increase for health and care professionals

UNISON calls on MSPs to oppose fees increase for health and care professionals

Date: Monday 15 June 2015 UNISON is calling on MSPs to oppose new legislation which aims to substantially increase registration fees for professions registered with the Health and Care Professions ... Read More
UNISON sorely disappointed that SECC refuse to reinstate Robert O’Donnell

UNISON sorely disappointed that SECC refuse to reinstate Robert O’Donnell

Date: Friday 12 June 2015 UNISON are sorely disappointed that the SECC have up held their decision to dismiss Robert O’Donnell Robert is a gardener for the SECC. He was ... Read More
NHS union to discuss pay bargaining

NHS union to discuss pay bargaining

Date: Thursday 11 June 2015 Over 60 stewards and union staff from NHS union UNISON meet in Ayr today (Thurs) to plan the union's future strategy on pay in NHS ... Read More
UNISON welcomes call from Reform Scotland to review 1000 extra police officers policy

UNISON welcomes call from Reform Scotland to review 1000 extra police officers policy

Date: Thursday 11 June 2015 UNISON Scotland welcomes the report from Reform Scotland The Thinning Blue Line released today (Thursday 11 June 2015). This report mirrors much of what UNISON ... Read More
UNISON demands Stirling and Clacks councils release elusive report

UNISON demands Stirling and Clacks councils release elusive report

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015 UNISON has called for the immediate release of all Ernst & Young documentation relating to the future of social care and education in Clackmannanshire and ... Read More
Delivering leisure is no fun, says UNISON Scotland

Delivering leisure is no fun, says UNISON Scotland

Date: Tuesday 09 June 2015 Staff delivering culture and leisure services across Scotland are coming under increasing pressure as job losses and lack of investment make their work increasingly difficult ... Read More