Scotland needs ‘urgent exit from austerity’ is the conclusion of a new report commissioned by UNISON, Scotland’s largest trade union.
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Trade unions call for a low carbon Scotland
NOTE TO PICTURE DESKS: Photocall 12.30pm Monday. Details below. Trade unions are today (Monday 18 April) calling for strong action
Read moreTackle fuel poverty scandal and help fight climate change, says UNISON
Tackling Scotland’s “disgraceful” fuel poverty scandal must be a top priority and will help fight climate change, UNISON said today.
Read morePublic services are a high priority for voters, says opinion poll
UNISON has launched its Manifesto for the 2016 Scottish Parliament elections calling on people to vote for who they think
Read moreTime for childcare promises to be backed by resources
UNISON is calling for fine words and promises to increase childcare to be backed by extra resources for children, parents
Read moreUNISON welcomes IPPR Scotland report ‘Scotland pay packets down 12% in real-terms since 2009’
IPPR report confirms UNISON’s view that falling real terms pay has had a considerable negative effect on the economy. The
Read moreTreasury raid on National Insurance will cost Scottish public services hundreds of millions
New rules regarding National Insurance Contributions will see a quarter of a billion pounds cut from Scottish public sector budgets
Read moreScotland must recognise the poor state of social work, says UNISON
UNISON is calling for political parties to agree to allocate more resources for social work and social care workers. This call is
Read moreUNISON Scotland backs higher education reform bill
UNISON welcomes Scottish Government proposals to give unions a seat on university courts because it will improve participation in
Read moreRegistrars struggling to meet new demands, says UNISON Scotland
Scottish Registrars are struggling to meet the new demands on the service. That’s the finding of an UNISON report Registering our
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