There was a successful launch of the new Jimmy Reid Foundation report on municipal socialism in the Scottish Parliament today with 6 MSPs and 12 others in attendance. We are grateful to Scottish Labour leader,… Read More »Successful launch of municipal socialism policy paper at the Scottish Parliament
In this new policy paper, Dave Watson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at UNISON Scotland, sets out what he terms ‘a modern approach to municipal socialism’. He defines this as not just being one that… Read More »New policy paper: ‘Municipal socialism for modern Scotland: local public enterprise for the common good’
‘Municipal socialism for modern Scotland: local public enterprise for the common good’ Following on from his earlier (2017) JRF paper on public service reform, Dave Watson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at UNISON Scotland,… Read More »Launch: new JRF paper on municipal socialism by Dave Watson (UNISON Scotland), Scottish Parliament, 30 May 2018
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First notification – sixth Jimmy Reid annual lecture, Thurs 27 Sept 2018 The Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2018 annual lecture will be given by Frances O’Grady, the general secretary of the Trades… Read More »Details of 2018 annual lecture announced – speaker Frances O’Grady, TUC general secretary
In January this year, Professor Mike Danson – on behalf of the Jimmy Reid Foundation – gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee of the Westminster Parliament. His evidence, along with others, has helped form… Read More »JRF evidence to Scottish Affairs Committee helps form its recommendations on employment practices
Carole Ewart writes on the campaign responding to a disturbing new practice in the operation of the Scottish Government I dread to think how many meetings I have attended in my career and sometimes agreeing… Read More »Minutes Please! – for accountability and transparency
The new JRF-UNISON Scotland report of the value of local government (its services and workers) to our communities and society in Scotland can be accessed here. The full report and the media release are to… Read More »New JRF-UNISON Scotland report on the value of local government
Around 150 people came to hear Mark Serwotka make the case for pay, people and power in the public services.
PAY, PEOPLE and POWER: the progressive case for public services Thursday 5th October 7pm Govan Old Parish Church 866 Govan Road Glasgow G51 3UU Speaker MARK SERWOTKA General Secretary, Public and Commercial Services Union Chairperson… Read More »Fifth Annual Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture Thursday 5th Oct