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First Minister must intervene in Bield Housing decision to close 12 care homes
Bield Housing and Care, announced yesterday (11 October) that they intend to close 12 care homes in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Borders, South Lanarkshire and West Lothian by summer 2018. Some ... Read More
UNISON comment on proposed 400 job losses at Midlothian Council
Grace Chalmers, UNISON Midlothian branch secretary said: "We have been informed that over 400 jobs are to go at Midlothian Council, that is approximatley 10% of the workforce. If the proposed ... Read More
Public service workers march on Holyrood for fair pay
Public sector workers along with their families and friends will march and rally later today (Saturday) in Edinburgh in support of fair pay for everyone working in Scotland's schools, local ... Read More
UNISON comment on UK government’s decision to extend the suspension of social care minimum wage:
UNISON is working hard, with employers across Scotland, to ensure that social care staff’s pay is compliant with the National Minimum Wage regulations. Penalties are needed to make sure unscrupulous ... Read More
UNISON Labour Link nominate Richard Leonard for Scottish Labour Leader
UNISON Labour Link Scotland today decided to nominate Richard Leonard MSP in the election for a new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. This followed a consultation with branch Labour ... Read More
Scotland’s employers are failing workers who face violence at work, says UNISON
Violence at work is not ‘part of the job’ says UNISON as it launches a new health and safety guide today (Thursday). UNISON, Scotland’s largest public service union, says employers ... Read More
Violence at work is not ‘part of the job’, says UNISON
UNISON Media Release Violence at work is not ‘part of the job’ says UNISON as it launches a new health and safety guide today (Thursday). UNISON, Scotland’s largest public service ... Read More
All NHS staff need a pay rise that’s above inflation, say Scottish health unions
Following the statement, that NHS unions are today (Friday) breaking with tradition and submitting a pay claim directly to the UK government on behalf of more than one million health ... Read More
Equality audit is a wakeup call to councils and government
UNISON response to the Account Commission’s report: Equal Pay in Scottish Councils, published by Audit Scotland: The Account Commission's analysis of equal pay in Scottish local government is an urgent wakeup ... Read More
UNISON wins fair pay for ambulance staff in Scotland
UNISON has welcomed the salary re-banding for ambulance paramedics and technicians in Scotland as a positive move for the future of the ambulance service in Scotland. Almost 2,600 clinicians will ... Read More