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Pay inequality in Scotland’s universities must end, says UNISON
Date: Monday 3 February 2014 UNISON Scotland is calling for urgent action to be taken to redress the pay balance in universities. The growing inequality in pay in higher education ... Read More
UNISON demonstrates against more police cuts
Date: Thursday 20 January 2014 The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) will officially confirm the closure of Police Force Control Centres in a ‘restructuring’ across Scotland today (Thursday 30 January 2014) ... Read More
Glasgow’s residential care workers embark on further strike action
Date: Monday 27 January 2014 PHOTO / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: 1pm, Tuesday, 28 January, 40 John Street, Glasgow Care workers in Glasgow City Council’s residential homes are embarking on two further ... Read More
Young workers vanishing from the public sector, says UNISON
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2014 Young people are the biggest losers of public service job cuts as figures reveal the number of young workers has fallen by a quarter. Workforce ... Read More
Residential home care workers strike to protect services
Date: Monday 13 January 2014 PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 12 noon, Tuesday, 14 January, 40 John Street, Glasgow Care workers in Glasgow City Council’s residential homes will go on strike for two ... Read More
Contempt of court ruling on Edinburgh social workers
Date: Monday 16 December 2013 UNISON is calling for an urgent legislative review following a contempt case verdict at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Monday) which could have wide-ranging implications for ... Read More
Celebrate classroom assistants day – UNISON
Date: Friday 29 November 2013 UNISON Scotland is calling on parents, students and teachers to support of the vital contribution made by hard-working classroom assistants, as part of a national celebration ... Read More
Audit Scotland report shows workforce takes brunt of spending cuts
Date: Thursday 28 November 2013 Audit Scotland’s report (published today) on the public sector workforce shows that workers are taking the brunt of spending cuts through job losses and real ... Read More
Glasgow’s pupil support staff set for further strike action over imposed healthcare duties
Date: Monday 18 November 2013 NB Picture and interview opportunities available on morning of Tuesday 19 Nov 2013. School support staff will be lobbying Glasgow City Council tomorrow (Tuesday) in ... Read More
Savage and unnecessary cuts will damage East Ayrshire communities, warn unions
Date: Monday 18 November 2013 Trade unions have issued a stark warning to East Ayrshire Council that proposed budget cuts are unnecessary and bad news for communities. The joint trade ... Read More
