The General Principles of the National Care Service Bill were approved by Parliament on 29 February. This briefing summarises where
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Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation
This is UNISON’s response to the Scottish Government and COSLA ‘Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation’. The consultation is
Read moreBriefing 140 – National Social Work Agency Update
This briefing sets out the current proposals for a National Social Work Agency. These plans are still under discussion and
Read moreBriefing 139 – National Care Service: Revised Government Plans
The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
Read moreBriefing 138: Local Government 24-25 Finance: Council Funding Allocations
This briefing looks at local government finances, focusing on the provisional funding allocations to Scottish councils for 2024/25 and the
Read moreAdditional Support for Learning (ASL)
This is our response to the Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on Additional Support for Learning
Read moree brief – New report says council funding “completely unsustainable”
The Local Government Information Unit report warns of a risk that some Scottish councils could effectively go bankrupt. It
Read moreBargaining Briefing 135 – Regrading Hints & Tips for Social Work Paraprofessionals
This briefing produce by UNISON’s Social Work Issues Group provides Social Work Assistants, Family Support Workers and other paraprofessional staff
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‘Now keep your promises’ UNISON tells COSLA & Scottish Gov as council staff accept pay deal
The long running pay dispute which closed schools across Scotland has been brought to an end as UNISON members vote
Read moreBriefing 134 Why UNISON opposes a council tax freeze
Since First Minister Humza Yousaf announced a council tax freeze at the SNP Conference in October, it is beyond disappointing
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