Tracey Dalling, the union’s regional secretary for Scotland, said they want to know that public services are 'top of the list” for the trio
The three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister have been called on to commit to making sure public services "remain a priority". Unison made the plea to Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan as the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon heats up.
They will face questions on STV from 9pm in the most high-profile event yet of the leadership race. Unison wants whoever becomes the next First Minister to commit more cash for local councils. The union is also urging action to address the "staffing crisis" in the NHS, along with reforms to the planned National Care Service – insisting current proposals from the government are "not fit for purpose". The candidates are also being urged to commit to providing public services with the funding to “move to net zero as soon as possible”.
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