IPPR report confirms UNISON’s view that falling real terms pay has had a considerable negative effect on the economy. The
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E-Briefing: Public Sector Workforce
This is our annual study of the Scottish public sector workforce statistics. It shows changes over the past year and
Read moreTreasury raid on National Insurance will cost Scottish public services hundreds of millions
New rules regarding National Insurance Contributions will see a quarter of a billion pounds cut from Scottish public sector budgets
Read moreBriefing No: 74 Charity Sector
Charities play a vital role in our society. However, if they are to recover public trust and the support of
Read moreCouncil Connections 14 – March 2016
Local Government Budget The Scottish Government’s budget allocations are, yet again, placing the burden of austerity onto local community services.
Read moreEarly Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours expansion
Response to the Scottish Government Consultation on its programme of trials regarding its commitment to expand childcare to 1140 hours
Read moreClimate Day – Trade Unions call for a low carbon Scotland – #STUC2016 Fringe
UNISON Scotland and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Fringe Meeting at the STUC Congress in Dundee, Monday 18 April. See also the
Read moreSocial work in Scotland 2016 – on the edge
UNISON Scotland Social Work statement for World Social Work Day. The social work and social care workforce in Scotland may
Read moreThis changes everything – film 8 April
“What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world?” UNISON Scotland’s
Read moreScotland must recognise the poor state of social work, says UNISON
UNISON is calling for political parties to agree to allocate more resources for social work and social care workers. This call is
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