UNISON, the union for social work staff, says that without the proper funding, the Scottish Government will be unable to
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Scotland’s economic performance: The contribution of place based economic development zones
UNISON opposes the idea of freeports. The UK Government has made clear that freeports will be private sector driven initiatives,
Read moreUN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires
Read moreReport of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery June 2020
This briefing looks at the recommendations of the independent Advisory Group on Post-Covid 19 Economic Recovery. The Group presented its
Read moreResponse to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery call for views.
The Scottish Government’s advisory group on economic recovery have asked for views on what steps will be necessary to help
Read moreCombating Austerity
Signposting the ways Scotland could limit the damage The Conservative Government’s austerity programme will result in around a further £2
Read moreUNISON Week 258 – Global Climate Emergency, The Place Principle, Mental Health Awareness Week & more
Our weekly newsletter covering Global Climate Emergency, The Place Principle, Mental Health Awareness Week & Pick of the Media
Read moreUNISON Week Newsletter 257 – Climate emergency, ISS, nuclear weapons & more …
Our weekly newsletter covering Climate Change, ISS, why nuclear weapons are very bad, our Pick of the Media &
Read moreTackling austerity through a foundational economy
#stuc19 UNISON’s Kate Ramsden highlighted the launch of the Jimmy Reid Foundation report on Local Government funding, as Congress backed
Read moreUNISON Scotland Newsletter No: 249
Our weekly newsletter covering the Scottish Parliament Debate on Carers, Local Government Benchmarking, Year of the Young Worker and
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