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Pay Ballot

There is only a week left to go on the ballot so it’s important members contact the branch asap if they have not yet received their ballot.

One Year of Covid Survey 

The press release issued for our One Year of Covid survey can be found here: 

Bombshell report lays bare the impact of the pandemic on local government workers

It has already received some coverage: 

https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/union-reveals-stress-and-workload-impact-of-pandemic-on-local-government-workers

‘Quarter of council workers’ sought help for mental health

We have sent this to all Council Leaders but have yet to receive a single response.  We also raised it today at the SJC Steering Group. 

Covid Updates: 

• Moving to Level 3 – https://www.gov.scot/news/moving-to-level-3 
• The Reducing Risks in Schools guidance has been updated and can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-reducing-the-risks-in-schools/I have also attached a highlighted pdf version which shows where the key changes have been made. 
• The new school visits guidance went live on Friday and can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-school-visits-and-trips/ 
• Updated multi-sector guidance on collection of customer & visitor contact details for Test and Protect can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/test-protect-multi-sector-guidance-collection-customer-visitor-contact-details-april-2021-update