UNISON Scotland contributed the Equalities and Human Rights Committee inquiry into the pandemic. Our submission focussed on the appalling situation
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NPF4 Position Statement Consultation Response
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the consultation on the Scottish Government’s Position Statement on the Fourth National Planning Framework.
Read moreScottish Government Climate Change Plan update
We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee’s Call for Views[1]. We are
Read moreScotland’s economic performance: The contribution of place based economic development zones
UNISON opposes the idea of freeports. The UK Government has made clear that freeports will be private sector driven initiatives,
Read moreEvidence: Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill January 2021
UNISON welcomes the aims of this Bill and the recognition of the challenges that many disabled young people face as
Read moreFair Rents (Scotland) Bill
UNISON fully supports this bill to regulate rents in the private rented sector (PRS). We represent some of the lowest
Read moreStatement of STUC General Council on Levels and Lockdown
“STUC broadly welcome five-tiered system of restrictions, but remain gravely concerned at the economic impacts of the pandemic.” “Last week,
Read moreUN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires
Read moreNHS Pensions: Response UK Treasury Re McCloud Judgement
The Treasury is consulting on proposals to remedy the issues raised by the McCloud judgement. UNISON submitted a UK response
Read moreProposed Right to Food (Scotland) Bill Sept 2020
UNISON strongly supports this proposed legislation which would incorporate the right to food into Scots law. As we said in
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