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Large scale investment is needed to reverse Scotland’s housing crisis, warns UNISON
8 October 2014 A survey of Scotland’s housing staff has exposed the reality of frontline staff trying to cope with the huge scale of Scotland’s housing crisis. Our report – ... Read More
UNISON announces a national programme of industrial action in local government
Date: Mon 6 October 2014 UNISON Scotland local government members announced today (Monday 6 October) that they have voted to take industrial action in their recent local government ballot. Douglas ... Read More
Food Bill must prioritise food safety
Date: Wed 1 October 2014 UNISON, the union who represent meat hygiene inspectors and environmental health officers, is calling on MSPs debating the Food (Scotland) Bill tomorrow (Thursday 2 Oct) ... Read More
UNISON pays tribute to Chief Nursing Officer who leaves her post today
Date: Wed 24 September 2014 Commenting on the announcement by the Scottish Government Health Dept that Chief Nursing Officer, Ros Moore is to leave her post, Matt McLaughlin, Lead Organiser ... Read More
Listen to the people and keep public services in public hands, says UNISON
Date: Fri 19 September 2014 A key issue in this independence referendum has been the future of public services. People in Scotland have made it clear they want more not ... Read More
Glasgow City Council under fire over further cuts to care services
Date: Tue 9 September 2014 Trade unionists, community groups and members of the public will gather in George Square later this week to lobby Glasgow City Council over proposed changes ... Read More
Cleaners in public sector are struggling to maintain hygiene, says UNISON
Date: Tues 26 August 2014 A report out today (Tuesday) by UNISON Scotland, Dishing the Dirt, paints a bleak picture of cleaning staff – who are struggling to keep hospitals, ... Read More
Meat hygiene inspectors strike for fair pay
Date: Mon 25 August 2014 Meat hygiene inspectors, vets and support staff are embarking on two days of strike action from tomorrow (Tuesday) in a long-running dispute over pay. Two ... Read More
All workers deserve a fair deal for Commonwealth Games, says UNISON
Date: Fri 18 July 2014 Trade union members in Glasgow’s Sports Centres and Museums are in dispute with their employer Glasgow Life, a company run by Glasgow City Council. The ... Read More
Glasgow Life staff ballot on strike action after Commonwealth talks break down
Date: Monday 30 June 2014 Glasgow Life must stop treating staff as a second class workforce, says UNISON, as it calls for a fair deal for those working during the ... Read More
