PUBLIC-sector union UNISON Scottish secretary Matt Smith called on the STUC to engage with the Scottish government and others on Monday to ensure that public service reform did not undermine essential services.
He also urged the STUC to campaign on a positive agenda of revitalising these services.
"The people of Scotland expect us to speak for the public services," Mr Smith said.
"These services are not a drain on resources, but a major economic generator, providing jobs in the public and also the private sectors."
Noting problems with shared service plans by local authorities like Glasgow Council, the UNISON official also expressed concerns that progress may go into reverse.
"We welcome the commitment to no compulsory redundacies from the Socttish government," he said. "But that only applies to those directly employed and the threat to many remains."
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