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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UNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more

UNISON Week 319 - Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
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Scottish Government – Programme for Government 2021-22

The Programme for Government for 2021-22 has been announced. This sets out the Scottish Government's legislative programme and other administrative actions for this parliamentary year. This briefing highlights the issues ... Read More
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UNISON Week 318 – UNISON ballots council workers on strike action, National Care Service Consultation and more.

UNISON Week 318 - UNISON ballots council workers on strike action, National Care Service Consultation and more. Read full  newsletter here ... Read More
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e-brief: National Care Service Consultation

The Scottish Government has published its proposals for a National Care Service. The three-month consultation period ends on 18 October 2021. This e-brief provides an overview of the proposals. UNISON's ... Read More
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e-briefing Implementing The Promise

This e-briefing explains The Promise 'Change Programme' and includes four action points for local government branches. The Independent Care Review promised a ‘root and branch’ review of the care system ... Read More
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Briefing 118 Early Learning and Childcare Expansion 2021

The 1140 hours expansion of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) will start in August this year. This follows a year long delay caused by the pandemic. ELC will continue to ... Read More
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e- brief UNISON Health Team meet the new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

This week UNISON Scotland health activists and staff met with the new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf. This was a positive first meeting. The Cabinet Secretary ... Read More
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Housing association members: pensions briefing

This pensions briefing explains the key differences between the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) and provides key information on the workings of ... Read More
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FOI Briefing – Introducing FOI / Free Training / Scottish Public Information Forum

It is simple and straightforward for anyone to use their information rights and make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. However, many people might feel a little unsure and could ... Read More
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Independent Review of Adult Social Care – MSP Briefing

The Scottish Parliament debated the findings of the Independent Review of Adult Social care on tue feb 16th. This is the briefing UNISON Scotland sent to MSPs ahead of the ... Read More

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