UNISON has today (Tuesday) served notice to West Dunbartonshire Council and the Health & Social Care Partnership that it will
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Call for action to end violence at work
#stuc19 Congress reaffirmed that no worker should face violence or aggression their workplace and highlighted the employers’ duty of care
Read moreTime to work together for a trans inclusive world
#stuc19 Following a passionate debate, Congress backed a call from the STUC LGBT+ Conference to put pressure on the Scottish
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Social work staff in West Dunbartonshire vote overwhelmingly to strike in a consultative ballot
Social work staff in West Dunbartonshire have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action, claiming unsafe practices and unacceptable workloads are
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Cuts to social work services are putting lives at risk, says UNISON, as strike action looms
Social workers in West Dunbartonshire are gearing up for strike action amid fears the service has reached crisis point. UNISON,
Read moreRegistered with SSSC? – Don’t leave it too late to join UNISON
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Newsletter has reminded people “Don’t leave it too late to join a union” as
Read moreCCTV in Additional Support Needs Schools
There is no doubt that the needs of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) are not being
Read moreSerco evictions condemned: Herald letter from UNISON, SASW and academics
We note with serious concern Serco’s stated intent to evict up to 300 people who have been told they cannot
Read moreUNISON members will not set aside their social work values in supporting asylum seekers
UNISON will step up support for local government workers who assist asylum seekers in the face of diminishing council budgets,coupled
Read moreSocial workers must reject role of agents of state and stand up for ethical practice
Activists who attended Sunday’s lunchtime fringe meeting “Social work against the state attack on asylum and refuge” heard powerful presentations
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