All political parties say work is the key driver for tackling poverty and we at UNISON Scotland and CPAG in
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MSP e-briefing TTIP
UNISON Scotland welcomes the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney’s response to the European and External Relations Committee Report on the
Read moreCarers (Scotland) Bill response
UNISON members are well aware of the difficulties faced by carers who struggle to look after older, disabled or ill
Read moreCounting the Cost – Transactional staff
UNISON Scotland has surveyed our members working in transactional jobs across Scotland’s public services. They are the staff who take
Read moreResponse to Proposed Damages Claims (Scotland) Bill
The proposed Bill aims to ensure that all Scottish workers, no matter by whom they are employed, enjoy the benefit
Read morePublic Service Futures Issue 12 – Spring 2015
PublicServiceFutures12_Spring2015 Public Service FUTURES Issue 12 – Spring 2015: It’s a Public Services election… Public services are the number one
Read moreRecovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (S) Bill response
While UNISON has a limited number of members who worked directly in the asbestos industry, we have many more that
Read moreSee 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
Read moreProposed Culpable Homicide (Scotland) Bill
UNISON Scotland responded positively to the Scottish Government Justice Department Expert Group’s consultation on Corporate Homicide in June 2005 as
Read moreEducational attainment gap – Role of the Third and Private Sectors
UNISON welcomes the committee’s inquiry into closing the attainment gap. There is widespread agreement that children from low income households
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