Services need investment to boost economy

UNISON Scotland responded to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review by welcoming the crackdown on tax loopholes and calling for the increased investment to include money for staff, training and resources to pay fair salaries to those delivering them.

UNISON points out that the public sector is an important driver of the Scottish economy, and the union has independent research to back this claim. See www.unison-scotland.org.uk/addingvalue.html

UNISON Scottish Secretary Matt Smith said, "UNISON and both governments all agree on the need to continue to grow our economy. The evidence is that this is helped to grow by public sector investment and the services that our members provide. We will want early talks with the Scottish Government as it prepares its budget."

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