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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Scottish public bodies must mitigate austerity, says UNISON
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2015 UNISON Scotland is launching a campaign today (23 September 2015) calling on the Scottish Government,
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Corbyn has strong mandate to opppose cuts says UNISON Scotland convener
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2015 Speaking at the TUC congress in Brighton, Lilian Macer, Convener of UNISON Scotland, said: “We
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Council Connections 12 – Sep 2015
Trade Union Bill There is very welcome cross party support for the campaign against the Trade Union Bill. The Bill
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Working Together; Progressive Workplace Policies In Scotland response
We would certainly share in the aims for a labour market which is highly conducive to; “creating sustainable high quality
Read moreE-Briefing: Public Spending Cuts
The UK government has decided to cut a further £3bn from this year’s UK departmental budgets. The Scottish Government said
Read moreWhile we work you play – leisure staff survey
Staff in Scotland’s Leisure Trusts speak out “…a local authority shall ensure that there is adequate provision of facilities for
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Council Connections 11 – June 2015
Better Procurement Councils purchase a wide range of goods and services and this is an important opportunity to extend the
Read moreBriefing 66: Policy – Scotland Bill
Key Points: The Scotland Bill 2015 will further extend the powers of the Scottish Parliament is being debated on the
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Delivering leisure is no fun, says UNISON Scotland
Date: Tuesday 09 June 2015 Staff delivering culture and leisure services across Scotland are coming under increasing pressure as job
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