UNISON pledged once more to stand in solidarity with Grenfell Tower victims and survivors, calling for justice for Grenfell, for
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Homelessness campaign: A secure home is a basic human need
UNISON is challenging all political parties and interest groups to work together to develop a national strategy to address homelessness,
Read moreUK wide campaign to save local services
UNISON will co-ordinate a UK wide campaign to save local government services from the brink of breaking point. UNISON is
Read moreEarly Learning and Childcare Service Model for 2020
The provision of a free at the point of use public childcare service has been a demand of the trade
Read moreRenfrewshire model of organising low paid women to be rolled out across UNISON
Local Government Conference applauded an initiative from UNISON Renfrewshire bringing together different occupational groups of low paid members around shared
Read moreBriefing 99 Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme Review
There is a consultation going on about a possible restructuring of Scottish Local Government Pensions schemes. The aim is to
Read moreSitting still is not an option on trans equality
Trans equality must have a higher priority in councils and other workplaces, as studies show a high level of trans
Read moreUNISON members will not set aside their social work values in supporting asylum seekers
UNISON will step up support for local government workers who assist asylum seekers in the face of diminishing council budgets,coupled
Read moreGlasgow struggle shows how far we are from pay equality
Delegates at Local Government Conference slammed the lack of progress on equal pay despite UK and EU legislation and UNISON’s
Read moreSocial workers must reject role of agents of state and stand up for ethical practice
Activists who attended Sunday’s lunchtime fringe meeting “Social work against the state attack on asylum and refuge” heard powerful presentations
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