The Fairer Scotland Duty came into force in April this year. The Scottish government has published interim guidance for public
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Pay Claim Update 2018
Local Government Pay You will be aware that UNISON, along with the other trade unions representing members in Local Government,
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UNISON open letter on Argyll & Bute HSCP cuts
UNISON has today sent and open letter regarding devastating health and social care cuts being proposed in Argyll & Bute
Read moreLocal Government Pay Claim
UNISON members have suffered a real terms pay cut over the last ten years. Despite the news headlines following the
Read moreBranches call on public and politicians to love public services
Valentine’s Day protests were held across Scotland against councils’ plans to cut services and jobs, calling on the public to
Read morePupils with Additional Support Needs
UNISON members are clear that currently we are not getting it right for children with additional support needs (ASN). Children
Read moreEvidence to the Local Government Committee on the proposed Planning Bill
The government states that: “The planning system supports the Scottish government’s purpose of creating a more successful country with opportunities
Read moreDamaging impact of unfair council cuts
UNISON branches are campaigning hard against looming council budget cuts that will see more jobs lost and increasing damage to
Read moreThe Planning Bill
UNISON is concerned that the Planning Bill is about less regulation of businesses rather than improving lives. Planning was reformed
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New UNISON research by Jimmy Reid Foundation
As agreeing the Scottish Government Budget for 2018/2019 reaches a critical stage, UNISON has commisioned a new report from the
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