Health Staff: Following days of meetings UNISON ensured that the Chief Nursing Officer’s letter re PPE was withdrawn. This means
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CORONAVIRUS LOCAL GOVERNMENT: COVID-19 guidance for non-healthcare settings
This four-country Covid-19 Guidance for non-healthcare settings was published today (Tuesday, April 14). The key measures it covers include but
Read moreResponse: Scottish Government Draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement – April 2020
UNISON believes much greater government intervention is needed in offshore wind deployment, if we are to achieve the scale of
Read moreResponse: Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes – April 2020
UNISON Scotland supports mandatory standards for improving energy efficiency, backed by a regulatory system. But the emphasis should be on
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: Employers’ Duty of Care
Health staff: The Scottish government health workforce team have issued a letter reminding employers of their moral and statutory duty
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: Pay for bank workers in high risk categories
Health staff: Boards have been advised to continue to pay people in high risk categories who are shielding at home.
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UNISON Scotland welcomes updating pay rise for social care workers to at least the Scottish Living Wage
UNISON Scotland welcomes today’s (Sunday) announcement by Jeane Freeman, Scottish Secretary for Health that the Scottish government has agreed a
Read moreCORONAVIRUS HEALTH STAFF: NHS Lothian PPE Who Where guidance
Heath Staff: This table lays out the agreement with NHS Lothian regarding the use of PPE. It
Read morePRESS RELEASE: UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
PRESS RELEASE: After days of negotiations UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that
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New guidance for home and social care staff in Scotland puts home care staff at risk
UNISON, the trade union representing home and social care workers, are vigorously challenging Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) guidance which was issued
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