Scotland is an energy rich nation and its energy industry is a key resource. 18% of the UK power sector
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Tag: Scottish Government
Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill Response
UNISON Scotland wants to commend the consultation process which has taken place in the period since the last Draft Bill
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Draft Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill Response
UNISON Scotland has serious concerns at the effects this Draft Bill would have on our members’ ability to protect children
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UNISON react angrily to Scottish Government claims that they have maintained 1000 extra police officers
Tuesday 5 May 2015 UNISON Scotland condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the Scottish Government putting out a press release
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Civil society groups demand ethical public procurement
Thursday 30 April 2015 Press Release on updated 10 Asks for public procurement on behalf of: NIDOS, the Scottish Council
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Scots overwhelmingly support meat inspectors staying independent, says UNISON
Wednesday 15 April 2015 UNISON Scotland are highlighting an independent survey showing that Scots want slaughterhouses to be independently inspected
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UNISON’s response to the Scottish Government’s Sustainability and Seven Day Services Interim Taskforce Report
Date: Friday 6 March 2015 UNISON welcomes the interim report from the Scottish Government’s Taskforce for Sustainability and Seven Day
Read moreLocal Government Finance Order MSP eBrief – Feb 2015
Cuts to local government are unsustainable MSPe-briefing Local Govt Finance Order Feb2015 PDF Extract: Public expenditure in Scotland faces year-on-year
Read moree-briefing: Scotland doesn’t need a new Women’s prison
The Scottish Government is intending to issue tenders for the construction of a new women’s prison. Doing so goes against
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Scrap plans for new women’s prison, urges UNISON Scotland
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2015 UNISON Scotland, the public services union with many members working in Criminal Justice services has
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