Search Results for “Local government” tagged Scotland

Scottish local government members back industrial action

UNISON regional officer for local government Douglas Black said: "UNISON has consulted its members and the clear, democratic decision is to […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Scotland local government committee suspends strike action

The view of the Scottish local government committee is that these proposals represent a significant change to the current award. In line with […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns ‘slap in the face’ for Scottish local government workers

Scottish unions write joint letter condemning Scottish Government’s failure to provide funding for proper pay rise

Article on the UNISON National site.

Scottish local government pay talks due

UNISON local government branches meeting on 1 February heard that talks on 24 January brought no progress - but, with […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Union consults on Scottish local government pay offer

Joint trade union side secretary Dougie Black, of UNISON said the offer from local government employers' group Cosla will be discussed initially at a conference in Glasgow on Friday (30 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Scotland’s local government members reject pay offer

UNISON and the other Scottish local government joint unions meet today to discuss the results of all the unions’ consultations with members […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Work in local government in Scotland? Vote to reject this pay deal

Local government has been hit particularly hard, with many local authorities struggling to provide key services in a […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Scots to ballot on local govt pay offer

Ballot on 1% offer will follow meeting of branches on 15 March

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government taking a wrecking ball to the NHS

“It’s been the toughest year yet,” Dave Prentis tells health conference

Article on the UNISON National site.

Westminster government could learn from Scotland over NHS pay 

“The Westminster government should learn from the approach being adopted north of the border on NHS pay and be shamed into […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges Scottish government to act on tax dodging

This bill offers ways to use that spending to deliver local social, economic and environmental benefits. "We think this is an important opportunity to do what […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

More Scottish schools to close as UNISON sets further strike dates

Four more local authorities will be affected in second wave of action over pay

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Scottish council staff back industrial action

UNISON head of local government in Scotland Johanna Baxter said: “COSLA leaders meet on Friday and must put an improved offer on […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON votes for further school strikes in Scotland

As much as this is about pay, it’s also about standing up for local services

News on the UNISON National site.

Scottish council workers vote for two-year pay deal

Ballot sees 88% of local government members in Scotland vote for 1.5% rise for 2015 and1% in 2016

Article on the UNISON National site.