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Catch up with the latest updates at Fighting for Scottish Council Workers
Catch up with the latest updates at Fighting for Scottish Council WorkersLatest updates
Local government unions call for a ‘fair and decent’ pay increase as they submit joint pay claim
Local government trade unions have today (Tuesday) submitted a joint pay claim to COSLA calling for a ‘fair and decent’ ... Read More
Local govt workers should not be used as a political football between COSLA and the Scottish Government
UNISON head of local government Johanna Baxter, gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament Committee on local government funding, this week ... Read More
Public service workers want an ethical local government pension fund, says UNISON
In a UNISON survey of over 6000 local government pension fund members almost 9 in 10 (88%) are calling for ... Read More
e-brief Keeping the Promise: Actions for branches to take
This briefing for UNISON local government branches provides action points to help make sure that The Promise is kept within ... Read More
Social work staff call on Scottish Government to ‘keep the promise’ to children, says UNISON
Social work staff are struggling to deliver the services that children and families need due to understaffing, underfunding and a ... Read More
UNISON Week 324 – Greening public services, local govt pay ballot – care workers petition & more
UNISON Week 324 - Greening public services, local govt pay ballot - care workers petition & more. Read full newsletter ... Read More
Care Futures 7 – The Staff Shortages Survey
The seventh edition of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures looks at the results of the recent UNISON Scotland survey of care ... Read More
Your pay, your say – Vote to ACCEPT now
UNISON Scotland local govt consultative ballot is now open. You will receive an email with a link and instructions so ... Read More
Local government pay ballot: Frequently Asked Questions
UNISON is asking for your views on the pay offer that has been put forward by COSLA. UNISON’s Scottish Local ... Read More
Johanna Baxter explains why UNISON has suspended local government strikes
Johanna Baxter, UNISON Scotland head of local government, explains to BBC Radio Scotland why UNISON has suspended strikes and consulting ... Read More
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Latest local government briefings
Growing pains, a survey of youth workers
This survey is part of UNISON Scotland’s Damage series: a set of surveys looking at the impact of the ‘Age ...
Social Care in Scotland
Social care in Scotland is in crisis! The provision of social care has changed rapidly over the last 20 years, ...
The Impact of Austerity on Scotland: damage done and routes to recovery
UNISON Scotland has commissioned this report from leading economist Professor John Maclaren in order to offer analysis of the impact ...
Briefing No 75 – Procurement: New statutory guidance – April 2016
Briefing No 75 - Procurement: New statutory guidance - April 2016 Key Points: The Scottish Government has published a 'suite' ...
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Latest responses and submissions
Integration of Care in Social Care in Social Care in Scotland
UNISON Scotland members have been involved in various proposals for the integration of health and care services since the late1990s ...
Consultation on the Children and Young People Bill
UNISON Scotland has supported the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) since its inception and we believe ...
Looked after children response
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union representing approximately 160,000 members working in the public sector. UNISON Scotland represents over 30,000 ...
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