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Thousands march in Liverpool against austerity

UNISON has consistently pointed out that local authorities in the region have been hit by far greater funding cuts than the national average […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges Nicola Sturgeon to intervene on redundancies

"Staff were promised that there would be no compulsory redundancy at all.   "The Scottish government must stick to its word and treat UNISON members with dignity and respect. Paying off these 13 loyal […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON wins support at Labour policy forum

"Action on the NHS, local government funding, privatisation, education and fair pay are all key issues. Instead of the Coalition’s […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Strike ballot over plans to axe 155 community care jobs and slash salaries

UNISON members employed by Cornerstone Community Care in the West of Scotland are being balloted on industrial action following proposals to cut 155 support workers jobs

Article on the UNISON National site.

Schools set to close again in Scotland as UNISON announces further strike dates

UNISON Scotland’s head of local government Johanna Baxter said: “The strength of feeling amongst UNISON school staff, who voted […]

News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns plan to slash Scottish police control centres

"They are budget-driven cuts. The Scottish government is cutting £139m from police budgets between now and 2017 and £1bn over 12 years […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’

Members will be being asked to fill in a survey via a regular newsletter update later this month. Police and justice Police staff members in England and Wales have been […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON demonstrates against more police cuts

They are budget driven cuts. Scottish Government is cutting £139 million from police budgets between now and 2017 and £1 billion over 12 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Use your vote on 5 May

Jobs and public services – the most important issues at the elections on 5 May

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON damns Scottish council employers’ claims

UNISON has dismissed claims by the Cosla that it delayed acceptance of a pay deal

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON secures PPE win for Scotland’s care workers

Joint unions warned that previous advice from Scotland’s chief nursing officer increased risks for home and social carers

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON warns of cuts risk to social work

UNISON warns of damage that cuts to social work in Scotland could do to the vulnerable

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stirling action against pay cuts

IT workers start a week of selective strike action against ‘draconian’ new contracts next Monday

Article on the UNISON National site.

Meat hygiene ballot – background

UNISON members in the Food Standards Agency are set to ballot for industrial action on pay in the coming weeks, after the employer forced a 0.75% pay rise on them earlier this year

Article on the UNISON National site.