Briefings

B&C-logoLatest UNISON Scotland Briefings from the Bargaining and Campaigns Team. UNISON Scotland Briefings include Bargaining and Policy Briefings for branches on a wide range of policy and employment issues, e-briefings and Legal Updates and briefings for MSPs and MPs and others to represent UNISON policy where decisions are being made.

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ebrief behaviour in schools report 2023

The Scottish government have published their latest research into behaviour in schools in Scotland. This previously regular report had not been updated for several years due to the COVID pandemic ... Read More
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Briefing 134 Why UNISON opposes a council tax freeze

Since First Minister Humza Yousaf announced a council tax freeze at the SNP Conference in October, it is beyond disappointing that the opposition parties seem set to also support it, ... Read More
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e brief – Update on the National Care Service Bill October 2023

Since its introduction in June 2022, UNISON has campaigned for the National Care Service Bill to be withdrawn. We want to work constructively with the Scottish Government and other partners ... Read More
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NHS staff managing childcare because of school strikes

We are receiving reports that some local managers are telling NHS staff that they should take annual leave or unpaid leave if their child’s school is closed because education staff ... Read More
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e brief – SSSC Consultation on Proposed Register Changes

The Scottish Social Services Council is consulting on 3 changes it wishes to make to the Register. These changes affect UNISON members who are part of the regulated workforce in ... Read More
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Briefing 133 Scottish & Local Government ‘Verity House Agreement’

This briefing looks at the 'Verity House Agreement', announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf and COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison at COSLA’s Verity House office in Edinburgh on 30 June ... Read More
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Briefing 132 – Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis

Rising housing costs are driving people into poverty. This briefing presents the findings of new research, based on a survey of UNISON members. Mortgage rate increases are putting many public ... Read More
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Briefing 131 – Consultation on Safe Staffing Statutory Guidance: Care Services

The Scottish Government is consulting on its draft Statutory Guidance for safe staffing in health and care. The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) – known as the Safe Staffing Act ... Read More
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Briefing 130 – Consultation on Safe Staffing Statutory Guidance

The Scottish Government is consulting on its draft Statutory Guidance for safe staffing in health and care. The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) - known as the Safe Staffing Act ... Read More
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Briefing 129 NHS Pension Contributions Changes Consultation

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) is consulting on increasing the overall contribution made by members to the NHS pension scheme. This briefing outlines some of the main features of ... Read More

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