A campaign to help Scotland’s public sector save and raise millions of pounds is being stepped up today (20 July
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Tag: Combating Austerity
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 moreMany roles, many barriers. Davena Rankin – first black chair of STUC Women’s Committee
#stucwomen16 UNISON’s Davena Rankin is chairing this year’s STUC Women’s Conference. Here is her speech in full opening today’s proceedings.
Read moreSTUC Women’s Conference 28-29 October 2016
#stucwomen16 For the first time we will be reporting on the UNISON Scotland input to the 89th Annual STUC Women’s
Read moreDavena Rankin to chair STUC Women’s Conference
#stucwomen16 UNISON’s Davena Rankin will chair the 89th Annual STUC Women’s Conference on Friday 28 and Saturday 29th October 2016
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 moreAir Passenger Duty Consultation Response
UNISON Scotland starts from the position that the Scottish Government should be defending public services and working for social justice
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
Read moreQuestions for election candidates: Council cuts
This year’s Scottish Government budget allocation to councils has been cut by £500 million in real terms (£349 million in
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