UNISON, together with other trade unions and STUC, met Scottish Government Minister for Fair Work, Fiona Hyslop, and officials on
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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
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UNISON Scotland reaction to ministerial statement on draft 2016/17 budget
Date: Wednesday 16 December 2015 Mike Kirby, UNISON Scottish Regional Secretary said, ‘UNISON Scotland recognises that Tory austerity limits the
Read moreCombating Austerity: Signposting the ways Scotland could limit some of the damage
The Conservative Government’s austerity programme will result in around a further £2 billion of cuts to Scotland’s public services. There is
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UNISON Scotland launches public services manifesto
UNISON, Scotland’s largest trade union, today launched its manifesto promoting public services for the General Election 2016. The UNISON Public
Read morePublic Services Election – UNISON Scotland Manifesto 2015
This Election Matters The vast majority of UNISON Scotland’s members work in areas which are devolved to the Scottish Parliament,
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Delivering vital public services through the Christmas period – A message from Mike Kirby
At this time of year, when people take time off for holidays and family time and festivities, thousands of UNISON
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UNISON slams charity for not paying minimum wage back pay
Friday 1 May 2015 UNISON is furious that The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is refusing to pay hundreds of pounds in back
Read moreKey questions in the Public Services election
UNISON and the General Election In the third of a series of articles, UNISON Scottish Secretary Mike Kirby lays out UNISON’s
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