With the National Care Service Bill in tatters, this timely report makes a compelling case for the direct public delivery
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e brief – Update on the National Care Service Bill October 2023
Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn. We want
Read moreCOSLA UNSPUN – Frequently Asked Questions about the local government pay dispute
Who are UNISON fighting for? This dispute is about getting a fair pay settlement for ALL staff. Most local government
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School staff on strike: UNISON members on the picket lines
UNISON members in schools across Scotland begin strike action today (Tuesday) in a dispute over pay. Up to 21,000 members
Read moreConsultation on a ‘Fairer Council Tax’
This is the UNISON Scotland response to the Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation on a Fairer Council Tax. The proposals
Read moreCircular Economy Bill – response to Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
This is UNISON’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s call for views as part of
Read moreBriefing 133 Scottish & Local Government ‘Verity House Agreement’
This briefing looks at the ‘Verity House Agreement’, announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf and COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison
Read moreBriefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis
Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey
Read moreSurvey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals
Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the
Read moreBriefing 128 – Local Government Finance Stats and Budget Estimates 2022-24
Figures showing provisional expenditure totals for 2022-23 and budget estimates for 2023-24 for local government in Scotland have been published.
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