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Budget: Scottish government can’t escape blame for cuts

Standing up for public services
As Edinburgh council announces budget plans, UNISON, the largest union in the council, is warning ... Read More

Councillors must protect services and redress pay cuts

Tom Connolly
UNISON deputation to Edinburgh Council Finance and Resources Committee on Thursday 08/02/18, led by branch ... Read More
/ budget, Cuts, News

Facilities Management Update

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Click here for an update on the Facilities Management Review ... Read More
/ News, UNISON News Magazine

Budget 2018/19 Damaging impact of unfair council cuts

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UNISON branches are campaigning hard against looming council budget cuts that will see more jobs ... Read More
/ budget, Cuts, News

Annual General Meeting 2018 – Tues 13 March

AGM 2018
The recall AGM on 13 March 2018 went ahead and many thanks to all who ... Read More
/ About us, AGM

Unions submit local government 2018 pay claim

Pay Up Now
Trade unions representing local government workers across Scotland (UNISON, Unite and GMB) have submitted their ... Read More
/ News, Pay

Janitors Review Update: Talks continue on 18 January

Vote Yes
The final review model was due to be discussed with the unions on Thursday 11 ... Read More
/ Janitors, News

Morning Star: A £1 tourist tax could help mitigate the cuts

Morning Star
Fundamental political change at Holyrood and Westminster is needed to save local services, but a ... Read More
/ Morning Star, News, Tourist Tax