Scotland’s councils deliver the services upon which we all rely. From childcare to care for our elderly and vulnerable, keeping
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New economic report concludes Scotland needs ‘urgent exit from austerity’, says UNISON
Scotland needs ‘urgent exit from austerity’ is the conclusion of a new report commissioned by UNISON, Scotland’s largest trade union.
Read moreThe Impact of Austerity on Scotland: damage done and routes to recovery
UNISON Scotland has commissioned this report from leading economist Professor John Maclaren in order to offer analysis of the impact
Read moreQuestions for election candidates: Public Private Partnerships
Public Private Partnerships have been used by every Scottish Government since devolution to finance public services. Debt on this expensive
Read moreQuestions for election candidates: Council cuts
This year’s Scottish Government budget allocation to councils has been cut by £500 million in real terms (£349 million in
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We need politicians to be bold in opposing austerity
#STUC16 The STUC has backed a UNISON and GMB 10 point plan for decent public services which are key to
Read moreBriefing No 75 – Procurement: New statutory guidance – April 2016
Briefing No 75 – Procurement: New statutory guidance – April 2016 Key Points: The Scottish Government has published a ‘suite’
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Treasury raid on National Insurance will cost Scottish public services hundreds of millions
New rules regarding National Insurance Contributions will see a quarter of a billion pounds cut from Scottish public sector budgets
Read moreCouncil Connections 14 – March 2016
Local Government Budget The Scottish Government’s budget allocations are, yet again, placing the burden of austerity onto local community services.
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Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours expansion
Response to the Scottish Government Consultation on its programme of trials regarding its commitment to expand childcare to 1140 hours
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