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National Social Work Agency launched to tackle workforce gaps in Scotland
Angela Constance said: “NSWA will play a key role in supporting a skilled, sustainable and supported workforce – working to help achieve national priorities."
Scottish Government
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Scottish resident doctors back pay deal in consultative vote
The online vote saw 97.1% of those participating support the deal, with a turnout of 62.4% (3,328 voters).
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FMB calls for clarity on Scottish construction sector after Budget statement
Gordon Nelson, director at FMB Scotland, said: “With a shortfall of 100,000 homes and ambitious net zero targets, we urgently need to boost our building industry."
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Scottish doctors say NHS workforce plan still lacking, report reveals
The Future Medical Workforce Project: phase 1 report, published this week, draws on focus groups with more than 200 doctors and survey responses from over 1,800 clinicians across Scotland.
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Grangemouth refinery workers begin retraining in transition towards cleaner energy
So far, 184 out of 300 workers have taken up retraining, with most of the rest signed up to start.
Employee Relations
UNISON urges direct NHS pay talks as Scottish staff secure higher wages
Staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are still waiting for their pay rise, seven weeks after it was due.
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Scottish Greens call for widespread adoption of four-day work week
Maggie Chapman MSP, highlighted benefits such as improved work-life balance and increased productivity.
Employee Relations
Scotland’s public sector workforce and pay grow faster than rest of UK, research reveals
Public sector employment in Scotland has increased by 56,000 since 2017.
Employee Relations
Argent Energy to close Scottish biodiesel plant, risking 75 jobs
Unite calls for Scottish government action as Argent Energy plans to close its Newarthill biodiesel plant by the end of May, putting 75 jobs at risk and challenging Scotland's green jobs strategy.
Employee Relations
Unite calls for ‘reality check’ over Scottish government’s climate policy setbacks
Unite the Union criticizes the Scottish government for failing its greenhouse gas emissions targets and poorly managing the transition to green jobs.