More than 70,000 local government workers in Scotland are being consulted over potential pay strikes, says UNISON today (Thursday). Council
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Read moreBriefing 151 – Accounts Commission report: Additional Support for Learning
This briefing summarises the latest Accounts Commission report on Additional Support for Learning. UNISON members in pupil support roles play
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Anger grows as NHS staff are left high and dry on pay
Scottish health secretary Neil Gray must start NHS pay talks before April, says the country’s biggest health union, UNISON today
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Police Scotland recruitment review threatens jobs and pay, says UNISON
Police staff are at risk of job and pay cuts after Police Scotland’s decision to review its recruitment plan ahead
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Enable Scotland workers urged to vote for strike action over pay, says UNISON
Care workers employed by Enable Scotland are being balloted for strike action after rejecting a “miserly” pay offer worth just
Read moreBriefing 150 – NCS Bill Update: National Care Service abandoned
The Government has finally abandoned its plans to create a National Care Service (NCS). This was confirmed to Parliament on
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‘Anger’ over Neil Gray’s announcement to delay reduction of the working week for NHS staff
Commenting on Scottish health secretary’s announcement that he will not reduce the working week, until April 2026 UNISON Scotland co-lead
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