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New funding brings temporary relief to care but much more is needed, says UNISON
Without a long-term plan to solve care’s staffing crisis, the sector will remain many thousands of employees short.
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Winter plan for Covid urgently needed, says UNISON
Winter is coming and the virus is staging a comeback.
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Energy Support Fund applications now closed. Phase 2 opens 16 Nov.
UPDATE 6 Oct: The first phase has now closed. Phase Two of the fund will open on 16 November. Applications will
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Briefing 120 – Scottish Government Spending Review
This Briefing looks at the Scottish Government’s Spending Review announced by Ca…
Policy issue
UNISON Week 338: Let’s be “sensible” about pay, four day week pilot disappointment & more
UNISON Week 338: Let’s be “sensible” about pay, four day week pilot disappointment & more. Read full newsletter here.
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Government must act right away to prevent disruption in schools, say unions
It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.
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Schools risk support staff exodus over pay, warns UNISON
Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.
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Government’s “alarming” approach abandons children to the risks of Covid
The government’s alarming approach abandons children to a highly transmissible virus spreading at a record pace through schools
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Face coverings in schools make staff feel safer
Face coverings in schools have only been in place for a few weeks. Lifting this…
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Government must use the time schools are closed to make them safer
Everyone wants schools to reopen fully but they must be safe
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Government must help struggling councils urgently
Many are already on the brink financially