It would be a travesty if crucial public services are lost in pursuit of further savings
The article Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Hertford & the Cole Green Way walk
Off message but a nice but wet walk today with Gill starting in Hertford. A http://www.pathfinderwalks.co.uk/our-books/pathfinder-hertfordshire-bedfordshire/ circular walk, some 45 minutes from East London by car and accessible by train.
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Enough is enough, #VoteYes for a proper pay rise
Council and school workers deserve a fair and proper pay rise. UNISON is balloting members for strike action after members rejected a 1.75% pay rise. Tell employers that #EnoughIsEnough and #VoteYes for a proper pay rise. www.unison.org.uk/LGpayRead more…
Tower Hamlets ‘must keep its word and stop privatisation’
Unite has slammed Tower Hamlet’s privatisation of its initial assessment team for elderly residents in need of assistance, as members of the team go on strike. Five assessment staff, who are Unite…Read more…
Government must help struggling councils urgently
Many are already on the brink financially
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Ministers must fix council funding to avoid ”catastrophic cuts”
At least £10bn needed to save essential services
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Politicians must get a grip on social care and council services
Commenting on the Institute for Fiscal Studies report on council funding and tonight’s BBC1 Panorama programme on social care, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “After years of relentless…Read more…
Birmingham City Council cuts care workers’ hours at the expense of local people
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has today (Tuesday) joined striking care workers on the picket line in Birmingham. More than 250 care workers are taking strike action in response to the City…Read more…
LGA survey shows social workers are struggling to cope
The government must give councils the cash they need to recruit more child protection staff and keep all children safe
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Union gears up for a summer of campaigning
First meeting of new national executive council gets straight down to business
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Councillor report to West Ham Labour Party Ward 6 April 2017
Councillor Report to Ward 6 January to April 2017 WEST HAM WARD LABOUR PARTY
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Council Issues
Full Council January 30 2017At this meeting as a Councillor I had raised a question via the Chief Executiv…Read more…
Barnet library workers on strike
Dave Prentis takes support and solidarity to north London picket line in strike over plans to outsource library service
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Jobs and services at risk in Hull
UNISON branch warns about future of services as council seeks voluntary redundancies in face of government cuts
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Council’s proposals to slash teaching assistants’ pay are disgraceful
When Durham councillors meet next week, they should think again about this senseless cut. And those councils currently considering similar action should do likewise. For our the sake of our…Read more…
UNISON wins equal pay settlement for Fife women
More than 1,400 women will benefit after settlement worth millions reached on claims
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Trying to stop check-off for union subs ‘a silly and petty policy’
Trade Union Bill is “unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic,” says Doncaster mayor Ros Jones
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UNISON welcomes Caerphilly motion on Trade Union Bill
Communities across Wales are uniting to oppose divisive attack on democracy says Cymru / Wales regional secretary
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Cllr Seyi Akiwowo speech on diversity & heritage to Newham Council
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