Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services
The article The government needs to ‘sling their hook’ first appeared on the…Read more…
Brazilian union leader inspires conference
Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right
The article Brazilian union leader inspires conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Public money for public housing
Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs
The article Public money for public housing first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
With you from the cradle to the grave
‘We are an essential part of our communities,” local government conference hears as it backs new national campaign to promote local service champions
The article With you from the cradle to the…Read more…
Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns
Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave
The article Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns first appeared on…Read more…
Young workers yearning for training
Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future
The article Young workers yearning for training first appeared…Read more…
The dread and pain of zero-hours contracts
Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit
The article The dread and pain of zero-hours contracts…Read more…
Delegates debate measures to support our local service champions
From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
The article Delegates debate measures to support our local…Read more…
Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve
Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
The article Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve first appeared on the…Read more…
Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
The article Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’ first…Read more…
Holding back the flood on food safety
Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service
The article Holding back the flood on food safety first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
‘Enough is enough’ say delegates on knife crime
Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem
The article ‘Enough is enough’ say delegates on knife crime first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
‘Get angry – then get organised’ to defend social care
UNISON local government conference hears rallying call in the fight to defend and promote social care
The article ‘Get angry – then get organised’ to defend social care first appeared on…Read more…
Library workers ‘put heart and soul into service’
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
The article Library workers ‘put heart and soul into service’ first appeared…Read more…
UNISON celebrates the “unsung heroes” of local government
A new campaign will raise the profile of the union’s 600,000 local government members
The article UNISON celebrates the “unsung heroes” of local government first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Conference delegate registration extended
Delegates for NDC, local government, energy and WET conferences must be entered on the OCS by 4 April
The article Conference delegate registration extended first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…