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Second union could go on strike at Scottish Water

A second union has announced its workers could go on strike at Scottish Water.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2025

Labour-run Hackney Council under fire for using casual staff contracts despite calling them 'exploitative'

Unison says casual employees have ‘covered over 1,000 hours per month’ in Hackney

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Trade unions call for reform to local government and services ahead of Budget

Trade unions have called for local government reform ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Support staff bear brunt of behaviour crisis in England’s schools, union says

Teaching assistants and other workers regularly experience physical and verbal abuse, Unison says

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Local government workers accept pay offer, says Unison

It came after non-teaching staff in John Swinney’s constituency closed schools with strike action.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Unions call for direct talks with Government over NHS pay

Unison, the Royal College of Nursing and Unite have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to ‘ditch’ the pay review body process.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in John Swinney’s constituency

Strike action which closed schools in First Minister John Swinney’s constituency has resulted in a “credible” offer for council workers,…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

The union said industrial action in Perth and Kinross had secured ‘fresh commitments’ from the Scottish Government and Cosla.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024

Gender pay gap rises by 30 per cent in Scotland, according to new figures

SCOTLAND’S gender pay gap has risen by 30 per cent, meaning women in Scotland can expect to earn around £3000 less a year than men ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024