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COSLA UNSPUN – Frequently Asked Questions about the local government pay dispute

28 September 2023 Stephen Low

Who are UNISON fighting for? This dispute is about getting a fair pay settlement for ALL staff. Most local government

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Local Government Responses

Consultation on a ‘Fairer Council Tax’

20 September 2023 Fiona Montgomery

This is the UNISON Scotland response to the Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation on a Fairer Council Tax. The proposals

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Circular Economy Bill – response to Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

1 September 2023 Fiona Montgomery

This is UNISON’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s call for views as part of

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Briefings Local Government

Briefing 133 Scottish & Local Government ‘Verity House Agreement’

10 August 2023 Fiona Montgomery

This briefing looks at the ‘Verity House Agreement’, announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf and COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison

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Briefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis

9 August 2023 Susan Galloway

Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey

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Survey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals

27 June 2023 Susan Galloway

Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the

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Briefings Local Government

Briefing 128 – Local Government Finance Stats and Budget Estimates 2022-24

23 June 2023 Fiona Montgomery

Figures showing provisional expenditure totals for 2022-23 and budget estimates for 2023-24 for local government in Scotland have been published.

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Briefing 127 – Scottish Household Survey 2021

1 June 2023 Fiona Montgomery

This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried

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Briefings Local Government

Briefing 126 – Local Government Overview Report 2023

29 May 2023 Fiona Montgomery

This briefing is on the May 2023 Audit Scotland Local Government Overview report for the Accounts Commission. The report looks

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Briefing 125 – Occupational Therapists and a National Social Work Agency

18 May 2023 Susan Galloway

This briefing is about the intended remit of the proposed National Social Work Agency. This remit includes workforce matters and

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