Grampian Resource Centre Staff took place in the Aberdeen Trades Council May Day March on Saturday 29th April wearing hospital
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New wave of industrial action threatens Scotland’s troubled FE sector
Scotland’s college support staff could be forced to take strike action if college bosses fail to deliver on promises. The
Read moreVictory for UNISON’s Anti-privatisation campaign
North Lanarkshire Council has announced that it will not privatise hundreds of home support workers jobs. The announcement comes after
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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
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
Read moreDoing the rounds – District Nurses survey – April 2016
Service at risk of collapse needs significant investment It is evident from this UNISON survey and the work being carried
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Treasury raid on National Insurance will cost Scottish public services hundreds of millions
New rules regarding National Insurance Contributions will see a quarter of a billion pounds cut from Scottish public sector budgets
Read moreCouncil Connections 14 – March 2016
Local Government Budget The Scottish Government’s budget allocations are, yet again, placing the burden of austerity onto local community services.
Read morePublic Service Futures 15 – Winter 2016
Public Service FUTURES Issue 15 – Winter 2016: There is an alternative; Grappling with cuts; Procurement and tax dodgers; Anti-poverty
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