As the Tories form a government at Westminster what are the issues likely to face Scotland and trade unions in particular? There are many, but the key issues are likely to be public spending,…Read more…
SCCS Rally for the Climate – 27 May at the Scottish Parliament
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is holding a Rally for the Climate on Wednesday May 27 at the Scottish Parliament as part of its ‘For the Love of’ campaign.
UNISON members are urged to take part, even if you can’t attend on the day, by telling First Minister Nicola Sturgeon what you love that is at risk from climate change, and that the Scottish Government needs to do more to cut emissions.Read more…
Some post-election thoughts
Well, that wasn’t pretty. As someone who has participated in elections since the age of 12, that one rates alongside 1979 and 1992 in terms of outcome, and possibly worse in terms of the campaign…Read more…
The West Ham Count 2015 at the Olympic Velopark
I have mixed emotions looking at this collage. On the one hand we had a fantastic victory in West Ham that night with our Labour MP, Lyn Brown, being re-elected with a majority of 27,986 and 68.4% (increase of 5.8% from 2010) share of the vote. &n…Read more…
Why I am voting Scottish Labour
Of all the elections I have been involved with this has to be one of the worst. The big issues that should have been debated have been swamped by the process of coalitions, deals and the banality of…Read more…
West Ham Labour On the Knocker in Sratford & Ilford North
Picture update of campaigning activity by West Ham Labour members in Stratford & Ilford North. We have been door knocking, telecanvassing and delivering leaflets all week. The new blocks of flats in Stratford are notoriously difficult to get i…Read more…
Why this election matters for workers rights
This election matters for workers rights. The ConDems have organised a race to the bottom and if the Tories win this election we can expect at lot worse. In contrast, Ed Miliband left the STUC today…Read more…
Why this election matters for wages
This election matters because Scotland and the UK needs a government that understands the importance of wages to individuals and the economy.
Since Cameron became Prime Minister the average wage is…Read more…
Why this election matters – public services
‘They are all the same!’ is perhaps the most common response of the politically uncommitted at election time. I’ve been involved in elections since I was twelve years of age and if I’m honest there…Read more…
It’s Public Services Stupid!
Public services are the number one election issue for the majority of Scottish voters. Today we have published a full scale poll undertakenby Survation, for UNISON Scotland, that asked Scottish…Read more…
OPINION POLL: Scottish voters election priorities are public services
UNISON Scotland today commented on a new opinion poll which shows that public services are the number one issue for the majority of Scottish voters.
The poll was undertaken by Survation, for UNISON Scotland, and asked voters to explain their priorities. Scots said that public services, welfare, jobs and pay were the most important issues for them in the coming general election.
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