This briefing looks at the ‘Verity House Agreement’, announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf and COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison
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#GreenUNISON Week is 15 to 22 Sept – for branch activities on the climate emergency
*incl new latest Sept update* See new Green UNISON Week post on 10 things you can do. Members on why
Read moreBriefing 127 – Scottish Household Survey 2021
This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried
Read moreBriefing 126 – Local Government Overview Report 2023
This briefing is on the May 2023 Audit Scotland Local Government Overview report for the Accounts Commission. The report looks
Read moreDraft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan – Consultation Response
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan (ESJTP).
Read moreBriefing123 – Scottish Government Public Sector Pay Policy 2023-24
The Scottish Government have published their pay policy for 2023 -24. This briefing outlines the main elements of the policy,
Read moreLocal Government Finance Settlement 2023/24 / Statistics for 2021/22
This E briefing provides updates, including on the Local Government Settlement, from a number of recent reports with information and
Read moreBriefing – National Care Service Stage 1 Committee conclusions.
Holyrood Committees have been looking at the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill ahead of the Stage 1 vote on
Read moreLocal Government 23-24 Finance – Council Funding Allocations
Scottish councils face enormous funding challenges this year and beyond, with real fears for the impact on vital services. This
Read moreebrief – STUC Report on increasing taxes to fund Scottish public Services
Our ebrief on the STUC Report on increasing taxes to fund Scottish Public Services. The report shows that by using
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