On 10 June, the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed. This briefing gives an overview of its provisions. The Act
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No holiday cheer in colleges as staff vote for more strikes, says UNISON.
Staff in colleges across Scotland are set to go on strike again in 2024 after they voted overwhelmingly for more
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Scottish Water in Crisis – MSP briefing
Scottish Water is in crisis, with staff about to go out on strike. On Tuesday Scottish Water staff from UNISON
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Scottish Water – 78% vote for strike action
UNISON members at Scottish Water have voted for strike action over a pay dispute at the publicly owned utility. 78%
Read moreSSSC A Register for the Future: Consultation Outcome
Early in 2022 the SSSC consulted on some proposed changes to registration and qualifications. The proposals affect UNISON members who
Read morePublic funding must be contingent on union recognition
#STUC22 The Fair Work demand for effective voice for workers, so lauded by the Scottish Government, was spotlighted again in
Read moreWorkers’ voice fundamental to Fair Work and equality
#STUC22 heard about the vital role Fair Work could play in delivering equality and justice in the workplace and will
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“Scottish Water ignoring consultation rules over HQ closure” say TU’s
“Scottish Water ignoring consultation rules over HQ closure” say TU’s Scottish Water are treating their workforce with contempt and are
Read moreBriefing 114 – Living Wage in Adult Social Care
The uprated Scottish Living Wage should be paid to all workers in adult social care who are employed via contracts
Read moreHigher education pay ballot result
University workers vote 2-1 for strike action, but ballot does not meet the threshold for legal strike action. University workers
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