Briefings and responses
UNISON reports, policy briefings and responses to government consultations
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Briefing 172 The cost of outsourcing: STUC research
Outsourcing, contracting out the delivery of public services from the public sec…
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Briefing 171 Local Government Benchmarking Report 2024/25
Every year the Improvement Service carry out research on how councils are perfor…
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State pension report from IFS: summary review
A UNISON briefing summarising the first report from the Institute for Fiscal Stu…
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Mental health support in higher education (Senedd)
Poor mental health is linked to low pay, job insecurity and increased workloads
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Inquiry into local authority leisure and library services (Senedd)
Services play a vital role in supporting community wellbeing, education and local economies
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Briefing 170: Additional Support for Learning: A Review of System Delivery for Learners
This briefing summarises the recent review of additional support for learning pr…
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Briefing 169 – Scottish Water: Creeping Privatisation Report
This briefing summarises the findings of ‘Scottish Water: creeping privatisation…
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Response to consultation on delivery of INSET days in Wales
Changes to improve planning and coordination in the 2026–27 academic year
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Revised professional standards for assisting teaching (Welsh government)
Revised standards will not address the entrenched culture that undervalues school support staff
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Socially responsible procurement (Welsh Government)
Recognised trade unions should be explicitly embedded in procurement processes
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Make Work Pay: Enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers
UNISON response to the UK government consultation highlights ongoing pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
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