Christina McAnea says essential public services should be run for the public, not for profit
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Christina McAnea says essential public services should be run for the public, not for profit
The article Avoid outsourcing services unless there’s a clear public benefit, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Chancellor can find the money when it suits him
The article Growth won’t happen without strong public services first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Widening gap between pay and prices is leaving services on verge of collapse
The article Chancellor must not cut public services to fix economy, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite delegate Suzanne Abachor spoke in support of an emergency motion on public services o the last day of TUC Congress on Thursday (October 20). “What a shameful period in our history — in-work poverty has spread right across or public service working people, having struggled through austerity, a deadly pandemic, and now a devastating […]
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Disturbing that government took a week to see sense
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Borrowing to fund huge tax cuts for the super wealthy has taken the UK economy to the brink.
The article Government must stop the chaos and abandon its disastrous financial experiment, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite delegate and acute hospital rep Lesley Mansell demanded urgent support for NHS workers and public services as she spoke in favour of a motion on the health service at the last day of Labour Party conference on Wednesday (September 28). She began by thanking all the support given by conference to the NHS, saying […]
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Labour in power would understand that well-funded public services, with properly paid staff, help grow the economy.
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Pledges will shape decent society and fuel the economy
The article Genuine living wage and public service investment show why Labour should be in government first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite to stage targeted industrial action as council workers express disgust at 1.75% pay offer
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Public service workers were already under huge strain to maintain services and Omicron absences have ratcheted the pressure to new levels.
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Labour must oppose Health and Care Bill
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Key workers mustn’t be left stranded or forced to queue for hours simply to get to a pump.
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Keynote speech renews call for immediate pandemic inquiry
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Covid has had a profound effect on public service staff
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Pay freeze should be on voters’ minds
The article UNISON campaign urges public to use votes to show support for public service staff first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
One year ago today, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 global pandemic. The last year has magnified the strengths and weaknesses of our societies. In Europe, it has exposed the fragility…Read more…
Rescuing economy and public services should do hand in hand
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Decent pay and properly funded services are needed now
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Fixing testing system and sick pay for all also key
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