UNISON generally welcomes proposals to protect the public through strengthening building standards compliance and fire safety. The success of these
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UNISON’s Response – European Charter on Local Self Government
All of us rely on the services delivered by local government. From childcare to elderly care, to supporting vulnerable people,
Read moreNew College Lanarkshire
UNISON Scotland and UNITE have submitted joint evidence to the Public Audit and Post Legislative Scrutiny Committee regarding the audit
Read moreUNISON Scotland Response: Barclay Implementation
UNISON has been calling on the on the Scottish government to introduce wider reform of taxation including a new fairer
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Vital local services in Scotland are collapsing say council staff in UNISON survey
Local government spending cuts have left councils in Scotland unable to meet the needs of local communities and, in some
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Unions serve notice of strike action on East Dunbartonshire Council
Unions have served formal notice on East Dunbartonshire Council and its offshoot East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust of four days
Read morePoverty and Attainment Inquiry
The enormous gap in qualifications between children in poor and wealthy areas in Scotland is simply a reflection of the
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Moray UNISON events against ‘Valentine’s Day massacre of services’
Moray UNISON Press release: The councillors of Moray Council will meet on 14th February 2018 to consider proposals to cuts
Read morePupils with Additional Support Needs
UNISON members are clear that currently we are not getting it right for children with additional support needs (ASN). Children
Read moreEvidence to the Local Government Committee on the proposed Planning Bill
The government states that: “The planning system supports the Scottish government’s purpose of creating a more successful country with opportunities
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