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Scottish Government Introduces Sectoral Bargaining for Adult Social Care Workers
The Scottish Government has announced the introduction of sectoral bargaining for the adult social care sector, a move that aims to enhance the working conditions and pay for social care workers across Scotland. Tom Arthur, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, made the announcement on Wednesday. Jennifer McCarey, UNISON Scotland’s social care lead, described…
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University of Glasgow to Lead New Doctoral Training Centre for Nuclear Science
The University of Glasgow has been awarded funding to establish a new doctoral-level training centre aimed at developing the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers in the UK. The initiative, named the Skills Centre for Advancing Nuclear Systems (SCANS), is one of seven projects selected for the Doctoral Focal Awards, which were announced on…
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GMB Scotland Warns of Economic Risks from North Sea Drilling Changes
GMB Scotland has raised concerns that the accelerated approach to ending North Sea drilling could lead to economic consequences similar to those experienced during the closure of Britain’s coal mines in the 1980s. The union, which represents a significant number of workers in the energy sector, fears that oil and gas employees and their families…
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The Invisible Safety Net: How Scotland is Turning Digital Wallets into Bank Vaults
You must look beyond the technical jargon of parliamentary procedures to understand the true impact of the newly passed Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill. As we enter the era of “super-apps” and integrated digital payments, this legislation provides the critical infrastructure required to transform the cryptocurrency space into a regulated, transparent, and legally protected financial ecosystem….
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Breaking the Silence: Why I Resigned from the Oor Vyce Committee and Why We Must Protect Our Creators
This week, I made the difficult decision to resign from the committee of Oor Vyce. While I will remain a member as I have been since June 2020, I no longer sit on the committee or hold an official role. The reason given at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), that I need to focus on…
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Scotland’s Green Revolution: Indigenous Talent vs. The Migration Narrative
The road to 2045 is paved with more than just good intentions; it requires a workforce that Scotland already possesses but may be failing to prepare. A landmark report from the independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population, titled Meeting Scotland’s Workforce Needs for a Transition to Net Zero, suggests a future for our…