The NHS is continually criticised by its government regulator for being in the red – but it’s the beleaguered services that really matter
Scotland
As the UK wonders what happens next in a post-Brexit world, UNISON is acting now
First national strike will take place in support of fair pay and parity with lecturer colleagues
College employers urged to use negotiations on 25 August to agee pay fairness or strikes will mark the start of new academic year
Jobs and public services – the most important issues at the elections on 5 May
UNISON Scotland launches manifesto for 5 May Scottish Parliament poll: Public services and the good society
UNISON backs BBC report that reveals loss of 8,000 jobs and 343 libraries in six years
Bill proposing to give unions a seat on all university courts dye to receive third reading in Scottish Parliament
UNISON calls on higher education employers to invest in staff after £1bn+ surplus unveiled for third year in a row
Facility time, overwork and workplace stress among the big themes as unions engage with employers