UNISON, Unite and the GMB have sent a joint letter to the leader of every local authority across Scotland urging
Read moreTag: local government
Planning Reform Bill
This briefing lays out UNISON’s concerns about the new Planning Bill. The Bill has now been significantly amended and will
Read moreLocal Governance Review Events
The Scottish government and COSLA launched a Local Governance Review in December 2017. This is a review of all public
Read moreCouncil Connections November 2018
This is the latest edition of our Council Connections newsletter. All the news for those who care about local government
Read moreSTUC inundated by messages of support for Glasgow strikers
The STUC says it has been inundated by messages of support from across Scotland for the UNISON and GMB members taking
Read more
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 moreEuropean unions call for solidarity with Glasgow women
‘Equal pay victory ‘would be an inspiration to millions of other women fighting for better pay’ An equal pay victory
Read moreBargaining Briefing 102 – Early Learning & Childcare Delivery Model for 2020
The Scottish government has made a commitment to offer all three and four year olds (and some 2 year olds)
Read moreBuilding Standards Compliance and Fire Safety
UNISON generally welcomes proposals to protect the public through strengthening building standards compliance and fire safety. The success of these
Read moreUNISON’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 more