UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in transactional jobs across Scotland’s public services. They are the staff who take
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See us – Scotland’s mental health staff speak out
Mental health is one of our greatest public health challenges. This report aims to give a voice to those delivering
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Council Connections 10 – Jan 2015
The Budget Bill The Budget Bill offers little relief to hard pressed councils who are bearing the brunt of austerity
Read moreBreaking point: overworked and underpaid
Scotland’s hospital porters speak out UNISON Scotland has undertaken a survey of NHS porters to find out how current austerity
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TTIP – Implications forScotland
As a public sector trade union, UNISON is opposed to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership as we believe it
Read morePublic Service FUTURES Issue 10 – Autumn 2014
PublicServiceFutures10_Autumn2014 Public Service FUTURES Issue 10 – Autumn 2014: Delivering Equality: COSLA Commission on Strengthening Local Democracy final report Re-inventing
Read moreUnder pressure – Scotland’s occupational therapists speak out
UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in occupational therapy across Scotland to assess their view of the current state,
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Scottish Government Draft Budget 2015-16 response
In this brief response we provide some key background context and concentrate on spending relating to the three National Performance
Read moreThe price of everything and the value of wages
“I just get by. Normally I am really struggling by week three. If my bills and rent go up any
Read moreVoices from the sharp end – Health and social care integration
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act and associated regulations set out the Scottish Government’s plans for health and care integration
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