The National Care Service Bill was published on 21 June. This briefing focuses on the implications and consequences of the
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SSSC A Register for the Future: Consultation Outcome
Early in 2022 the SSSC consulted on some proposed changes to registration and qualifications. The proposals affect UNISON members who
Read moreBriefing 119 – Inflation and inequality
This briefing covers inflation, the differences between ways to measure it, and why it is vital we speak up on
Read moreRecognise, respect and reward council workers
#STUC22 Congress condemned COSLA’s derisory pay offer to council staff which does not address the issue of low pay despite
Read moreCommunity wealth building – not tax dodging freeports
#STUC 22 Congress affirmed that council services are vital to our society and should be at the heart of economic
Read moreAction on equal pay essential for women’s lives
#STUC22 Glasgow’s equal pay campaign was spotlighted at STUC Congress in a motion from Glasgow Trades Union Council that congratulated
Read moreA New Deal for Tenants
This is UNISON’s response to the proposed reform of the private rented sector. High private rents and house prices are
Read moreSSSC: A Register for the Future
This is UNISON’s response to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) consultation on proposed changes to registration and qualifications. While
Read moreRecognise, Respect, Reward: Local Govt Pay Campaign 22
UNISON – with Unite and GMB – submitted a joint pay claim to COSLA calling for a ‘fair and decent’
Read moreGlasgow branch overwhelmingly votes to back new strike action
The long running dispute around equal pay has continued even after the members were awarded a £500m settlement in 2019.
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