KEY POINTS: * Investment in social housing – including council housing – is the key to addressing Scotland’s housing crisis. * The
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E-briefing – Autumn Statement and Scotland – Nov 2016
This briefing highlights the main implications of the UK Autumn Statement for UNISON members in Scotland. While the £800m additional capital
Read moreDraft Budget 2017-18: Evidence to Scottish Parliament Local Government Committee – Oct 2016
Summary: Local government budget It is very difficult to respond to calls for evidence on a budget when there is so
Read moreA Scottish approach to taxation: UNISON Scotland Submission to Scottish Parliament Finance Committee Inquiry – Sep 2016
A Scottish approach to taxation: UNISON Scotland’s Submission to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee Inquiry – Sep 2016 PDF UNISON is
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SPICe Briefing Financial Scrutiny Unit Local Government in Scotland 2016
Read moreBriefing 079 Bargaining – Police Best Value – July 2016
KEY POINTS: Police Scotland is failing to provide Best Value because of unrealistic targets to maintain an arbitrary minimum number
Read moreCouncil Connections 15 – May 2016
Local Government Reform While we await the new Scottish Government’s legislative programme, it seems clear that local government is in
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We must value and invest in youth work, says UNISON
UNISON is calling for more investment in youth work and to place more value the role of youth workers. That is the conclusion
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New economic report concludes Scotland needs ‘urgent exit from austerity’, says UNISON
Scotland needs ‘urgent exit from austerity’ is the conclusion of a new report commissioned by UNISON, Scotland’s largest trade union.
Read moreThe 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
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