Local Government is UNISON Scotland’s biggest service group. Its remit covers a range of employees including those of all of Scotland’s councils, Direct Labour and Direct Service Organisations, Trusts, Joint Boards, voluntary and related organisations and private companies.
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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
Voting in the council elections is a ‘use it or lose it’ choice , says UNISON Scottish Secretary
Tracy Dalling UNISON Scottish secretary is urging Scots to get out and vote for their local council services: “People need ... Read More
Recognise, respect and reward council workers
#STUC22 Congress condemned COSLA’s derisory pay offer to council staff which does not address the issue of low pay despite ... Read More
Community wealth building – not tax dodging freeports
#STUC 22 Congress affirmed that council services are vital to our society and should be at the heart of economic ... Read More
Action on equal pay essential for women’s lives
#STUC22 Glasgow’s equal pay campaign was spotlighted at STUC Congress in a motion from Glasgow Trades Union Council that congratulated ... Read More
Local government workers on path to industrial action, say UNISON
UNISON members working in local government have indicated their willingness to take some form of industrial action, up to and ... Read More
A New Deal for Tenants
This is UNISON's response to the proposed reform of the private rented sector. High private rents and house prices are ... Read More
Glasgow suspend equal pay strikes
UNISON will suspend all equal pay strikes today, after a deal has been struck with Glasgow City Council to settle ... Read More
Recognise, Respect, Reward candidate pledge launch for local elections
UNISON welcome COLSA’s response to the Scottish Government Spending Review Framework Consultation, particularly the call for greater investment and recognition ... Read More
Local government workers to be consulted on industrial action, says UNISON
UNISON, Scotland’s largest union, will consult local government members on taking industrial action over pay. The decision was made today ... Read More
UNISON suspend equal pay strike on 29 and 30 March
UNISON has called off two days of strikes 29 and 30 March and a large rally in Glasgow on Tuesday ... Read More
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Latest local government briefings
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' ...
MSP e-briefing – Scottish Budget – Feb 2016
MSPe-briefing - Scottish Budget - Feb 2016 Budget Bill – an opportunity to combat austerity Feb 2016 Introduction This briefing ...
MSP e-briefing: Local Government Budget – Feb 2016
MSP e-briefing: Local Government Budget - Feb 2016 Cuts to Local Government are Unsustainable Public expenditure in Scotland faces year-on-year ...
No Compulsory Redundancies – local government briefing Jan 2016
NoCompulsoryRedundancies_Jan2016 No Compulsory Redundancies in Scottish councils A UNISON Scotland briefing No Compulsory Redundancy Agreements No Compulsory Redundancy Agreements are ...
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Latest responses and submissions
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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