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Lola Commons Fund at UNISON Scotland health conference

Lola Commons Fund at UNISON Scotland health conference

Date: Friday 4 April 2014 Lisa Hague, co-founder of the Lola Commons Fund, will announce a sponsored walk being undertaken by Ian McGovern at today’s UNISON Scotland Health Conference. The ... Read More
UNISON Scotland ballot for potential strike action as industrial relations break down with Police Scotland

UNISON Scotland ballot for potential strike action as industrial relations break down with Police Scotland

Date: Friday 21 March 2014 UNISON Scotland are writing to police staff today (21 March 2014) to tell them that trust between Police Scotland and the all staff trade unions ... Read More
UNISON calls on Scottish Government to invest extra £63 million from Osborne’s budget in home care services

UNISON calls on Scottish Government to invest extra £63 million from Osborne’s budget in home care services

Date: Friday 21 March 2014 UNISON calls on Scottish Government to invest extra £63 million from Osborne’s budget in home care services Scotland’s Finance Minister, John Swinney MSP, confirmed that ... Read More
Renfrewshire Council leader makes commitment to UNISON Ethical Care Charter

Renfrewshire Council leader makes commitment to UNISON Ethical Care Charter

Date: Monday 17 March 2014 Renfrewshire Council are leading the way in the commissioning of homecare services with the Leader of the Council committing to supporting the UNISON Ethical Care ... Read More
College workers vote overwhelmingly to return to national bargaining, says UNISON

College workers vote overwhelmingly to return to national bargaining, says UNISON

Date: Monday 17 March 2014 UNISON, the union representing further education workers in Scotland, said its members have voted in favour of a return to national bargaining. Union members were ... Read More
‘An inspiring figure and a true friend’ UNISON Scotland’s tribute to Tony Benn

‘An inspiring figure and a true friend’ UNISON Scotland’s tribute to Tony Benn

Date: Friday 14 March 2014 Commenting on the death of Tony Benn UNISON Scottish Secretary, Mike Kirby said: “We have lost a true friend. Tony  Benn was always a stalwart ... Read More
Procurement is key to making decent pay the norm, says UNISON

Procurement is key to making decent pay the norm, says UNISON

Date: Tuesday 11 March 2014 UNISON Scotland is calling on MSPs to support an amendment to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill which would make paying a living wage an essential ... Read More
UNISON voices concern about closure of Seafield Services, Seafield School of Wellbeing, run by Quarriers

UNISON voices concern about closure of Seafield Services, Seafield School of Wellbeing, run by Quarriers

Date: Thursday 6 March 2014 Today (Thursday, 6 March 2014) UNISON commented on the decision by Quarriers Board of Trustees to close Seafield School of Wellbeing in Ardrossan  - and ... Read More
Public money does not belong in the hands of tax dodgers, says UNISON

Public money does not belong in the hands of tax dodgers, says UNISON

Date: Thursday 20 February 2014 UNISON is calling for an end to tax dodgers winning public contracts ahead of today’s (Thursday) parliamentary debate on the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill. In ... Read More
It’s time to care, says UNISON as survey reveals Scotland’s care crisis

It’s time to care, says UNISON as survey reveals Scotland’s care crisis

Date: Wednesday 19 February 2014 A survey of Scottish homecare workers has exposed the shocking reality of the country’s care services. The majority of workers polled in the UNISON survey ... Read More