The Care Reform (Scotland) Act was passed in June 2025. It introduces new powers and requirements for Scottish ministers in
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Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation
This is UNISON’s response to the Scottish Government and COSLA ‘Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation’. The consultation is
Read moreBriefing 127 – Scottish Household Survey 2021
This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried
Read moreStaff Pensions and the National Care Service
The creation of a National Care Service could mean around 75,000 council employed social care and social work staff transferring
Read moreScotland’s public finances, cost of living impact & public service reform
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee’s Call for Views as part of
Read moreCornerstone LCAST Survey 2019 Updated
Updated 9 October: See on the graphic for a copy of our LCAST Survey results for the three years 2017,
Read moreUNISON application for statutory recognition accepted
In a major breakthrough in our union’s battle to force recognition in Cornerstone, UNISON has been told that our application
Read moreCornerstone – Pay talks with Engagement Forum
Dear Member UNISON has been made aware that Cornerstone has started discussions with the Engagement Forum (EF) on a possible
Read moreCapability Scotland 2019 Pay Claim
Dear Members Please find below the highlights of our pay claim, which was submitted to management last week. UNISON will
Read moreUNISON response to Cornerstone’s ACAS statement
Dear Members, Please find below an email to ACAS detailing UNISON’s response to Cornerstone’s Position Statement to them. This email
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