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UNISON police staff committee urges members to reject pay freeze
UK government seeks to impose a pay freeze on most staff – which, with inflation at 3.9%, effectively means a pay cut
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‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
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Police staff unions angered by employers’ offer of a pay freeze
A freeze would mean a pay cut in real terms, as inflation is rising by all measures
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UNISON praises police decision to retain COVID protections
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
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UNISON says probation reunification needs proper funding
The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service
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Police unions seek improvement of pay offer
Employers offer nothing to address ‘the ongoing scandal of low pay in our police forces’, says UNISON
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COVID sees remaining 2020 conferences cancelled
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
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Police staff unions ask for 6.5% pay rise (England and Wales)
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
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NPS confirms it cannot pay probation staff 2020 increment on time
Unions in England and Wales demand talks with the National Probation Service after it fails to get sign-off from the Treasury
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Police branches welcome new maternity support
Chief constables in Norfolk and Suffolk agree to increase maternity support leave by a third
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Patel’s terrorism plans mean more resources needed for probation
UNISON warns that money will need to be provided in this year’s budget and spending review
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Unions state concern for health and safety of prison staff
UNISON signs joint letter to prisons minister
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Northumbria Police sign Dying to Work charter to protect terminally ill staff
‘Our officers and staff help so many people in their times of need – it’s only right that our organisations do the same’
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A vote for public services?
What do you think of Labour’s manifesto? Will you be voting to protect public services on 12 December? We’d like to hear your views
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Police staff agree two-year pay deal in Scotland
Police Scotland members say ‘yes’ to 3.5% pay rise this year and 3% next year
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Government pushes ahead with transfer of Welsh probation staff on 1 December
UNISON had called for transfer to be delayed until February while negotiations on terms and conditions continue
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Police staff vote for pay rise
Staff in England and Wales give 93% ‘yes’ vote for 2.5% pay rise – or 3.1% for those on the lowest rate
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A month of perennial change
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
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Dealing with the best and worst of situations
Police and justice conference urges support for members’ well being and mental health
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