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6th July 2010

Industrial Action Ballot-Latest news

For the latest information about the ballot on industrial action and details of meetings for members go to our new website.   Read More...

24th June 2010

Misery goes on for local government workers

UNISON today hit back at local government employers who are refusing low paid staff, including nursery workers, home carers, housing workers, leisure and parks staff, school meals and cleaning, the £250 pay rise promised in this week’s budget.   Read More...

23rd June 2010

UNISON briefing on the Academies Bill

Information for all UNISON members who work in schools or who are interested in the future of education provision.   Read More...

23rd June 2010

National Conference Update - Schools Staff

A busy afternoon at the local government conference in Bournemouth saw delegates agree a number of actions in response to attacks on education.
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22nd June 2010

Budget: Government declares war on public services

UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, today accused the Government of declaring war on public services and public service workers with the most draconian budget in decades.   Read More...

16th June 2010

Size matters in pensions battle

UNISON took the battle for public sector pensions to the government today, with proposals annouced at the Union's annual conference that would counter the threat of cuts from Whitehall.   Read More...

2nd June 2010

Industrial Action - full ballot authorised

Following the Branch's consultation ballot resulting in favour of industrial action we have now received the agreement from our Regional Secretary to proceed to a formal ballot.   Read More...

18th May 2010

Your Questions on EPR

Members have been asking lots of questions - here we're publishing the answers to some of the most common ones.   Read More...