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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 pension scheme reform – a single fund is a driver for growth
The Scottish government’s public sector reform agenda is a cuts agenda. Instead of pursuing a jobs and service reduction model ... Read More
MSP briefing – urgent questions needing answers about public sector reform
The government has announced major structural reform of the public sector, the largest since devolution, but with very few details ... Read More
UNISON secures major improvements on pay and grading at Glasgow City Council
UNISON has secured significant new protections for Glasgow City Council workers following intensive negotiations involving the council and Scottish government, ... Read More
UNISON are standing firm on delivering movement on pay and fighting for all Glasgow workers
UNISON will continue talks with the Scottish government and Glasgow City Council today (Friday). The union say they are determined ... Read More
Council pause on fire and rehire and further talks on equal pay are welcome
UNISON has welcomed Glasgow City Council’s decision to pause its plans for fire and rehire, allowing further talks with trade ... Read More
Local government reform must put workers’ voices at the centre
Joint statement from UNISON Scotland's convenor Mark Ferguson and local government committee chair Susanne Gens: We are aware of the ... Read More
UNISON response to Scottish government announcement on local government reform
Commenting on the Scottish government's public service reform proposals for local government, UNISON Scotland’s convenor Mark Ferguson said: "The Scottish ... Read More
Public Service Reform Committee: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027/28
The Public Service Reform Committee's pre-budget scrutiny inquiry looks at how the 2027/28 budget can support public service reform. This ... Read More
Briefing 174 Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform (PSR) is the central mission of the newly elected SNP minority government, with the cabinet secretary in ... Read More
Briefing 173 Council Budgets Crisis
The Accounts Commission has published a stark warning about the state of council finances in Scotland. It warned that overall ... Read More
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e-briefing: Health and social care integration regulations
The principles of health and care integration are set out in the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act 2014. However, the ...
The price of everything and the value of wages
“I just get by. Normally I am really struggling by week three. If my bills and rent go up any ...
Open the door – the homes we need
Housing staff on the homes we have and the homes we need Scotland has a housing crisis. We have a ...
Voices from the sharp end – Health and social care integration
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act and associated regulations set out the Scottish Government’s plans for health and care integration ...
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