A new Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather has been published by the Scottish Government. This has been developed jointly
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UNISON – Scottish government must act as public service workers face more than 40,000 violent incidents every year
Public services union UNISON has called for action from the Scottish Government to “end the aggro” faced by council and
Read moreViolence at Work: A Survey of UNISON employers and Staff in Scotland 2018
Violent Assaults on Public Service Staff in Scotland – UNISON Survey 2018 UNISON Scotland has carried out an annual survey
Read moreInternational Workers Memorial Day 2018 remember the dead fight for the living
On 28 April each year – International Workers’ Memorial Day – we remember the dead and fight for the living.
Read moreAmbulance services on life support for the festive period
The union representing Scottish ambulance workers warned today that lives are being put in danger due to poor planning and
Read moreUNISON – rise in attacks on public service staff is ‘tip of iceberg’
Public services union UNISON Scotland has called on the Scottish Government and all public service employers to take action immediately
Read moreViolence at Work: A Survey of UNISON employers and Staff in Scotland 2017
Violent Assaults on Public Service Staff in Scotland – UNISON Survey 2017 UNISON Scotland has carried out an annual survey
Read moreScotland’s employers are failing workers who face violence at work, says UNISON
Violence at work is not ‘part of the job’ says UNISON as it launches a new health and safety guide
Read moreIt’s Not Part Of The Job – A health and safety guide on tackling violence at work
Violence at work is a major occupational hazard for many UNISON members. Physical attacks are the most serious form of
Read moreProposed Guidance to support the Provision of Healthcare Needs in Schools
UNISON has recently published a report (Hard Lessons) which contains feedback from members working in schools. Key concerns raised are
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