Direct contract monitoring of service users is very limited and very few visits are made to check service users are
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Delivering quality social care procurement
New research undertaken by UNISON Scotland shows that the new care procurement rules are being poorly implemented. The research shows
Read moreScotland in UNISON No 124 March 2017
Branches stand up against more council cuts UNISON branches across Scotland turned out throughout February to fight for local services
Read moreDave Watson promotes Ethical Care Charter at Lib Dem conference
UNISON’s Dave Watson has been promoting our Ethical Care Charter at the Lib Dem Party Conference in Perth. He has just spoken at
Read moreVote in the online ballot and reject the offer
Vote in the online ballot and reject the offer You can vote securely at: unison.org.uk/lgscot17 from 17 March to 12
Read moreOnline consultation to follow council pay final offer
Local government employers have tabled a final pay offer and the union is gearing up to consult members on their views
Read moreCommunications Awards 2016/2017
This year there were again more entries than before, the standard absolutely tremendous. Union activists taking the time and mostly
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Retired Members Info and Resources Issue 71 FebMarch 2017
Preparing Your Home for Winter (Dundee City Council Website) You might not think you need to do much, but homes
Read moreCouncil Pay 2017 New offer and more talks
The Scottish Joint Council Steering Group (council negotiating body) met on 14 February to start negotiations on pay. We reached a point where
Read moreAdditional Support Needs in Schools
UNISON conducted a survey of members working in schools in September 2016 while the survey focused on the impact of
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