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UNISON published its manifesto today for the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections, calling for a focus on defence and improvement of public services.
The union’s document, “Essential for Recovery,” asserts that the same front-line staff who have helped the country through the coronavirus crisis will also be key to Scotland’s recovery.
Unison is calling for investment in services, including wage rises for public service workers, which representatives say will boost local economies.
Years of underfunding are eroding Scotland’s local services and deepening inequality in communities, says VINCE MILLS
The election offers a critical chance to shape the future of pay, care and community provision in Wales, says Unison’s JESS TURNER
PHILIP ENGLISH says military spending will not create the jobs young people need — instead, build an economy based around needs, not profit
The visa system traps workers with abusive employers, creating a vulnerable workforce scared to complain for fear of deportation — that is why we’re campaigning for a ‘common sponsorship’ model instead, writes FAVOUR DAVIDKING