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UNISON Cymru Wales has more than 100,000 members providing services to the people of Wales. If you work in the public sector, why not join us and benefit from the support, services and strength that UNISON - Wales' largest trade union - can provide.

UNISON Cymru Wales updates

Latest News from UNISON Plus

(28/07/2008) Here is the latest news on members' benefits and offers from UNISON Plus.

Members Strike for Fair Pay - Images

(16/07/08) UNISON members from all over Wales are out on strike protesting the derisory pay offer from their employers. Click here to see an album of photographs of our members on the picket lines.

Send a Message of Support to Local Government Workers

(14/07/08) This Wednesday and Thursday an expected 50,000 council workers from across Wales will be taking industrial action to protest against low pay.

Council Strikes on 16th & 17th June - Frequently Asked Questions

(03/07/08) UNISON’s local government members in England, Northern Ireland and Wales voted ‘Yes’ for a sustained and escalating programme of strike action over this year’s pay offer.

NHS@60 Celebration in Tredegar

(23/06/08) UNISON Cymru Wales, in partnership with Tredegar Town Council, will be holding a special event to celebrate the 60th birthday of the NHS.

Come and Meet Your NEC Members

(17/06/08) UNISON Cymru/Wales' representatives from the National Executive Council will be hosting open surgeries in the three regional offices.

Save our Homecare Services

(13/06/08) UNISON Cymru/Wales is calling upon the Welsh Assembly Government, and all twenty-two local authorities in Wales, to adopt a five-point plan to save homecare services.

Tax Free Savings for UNISON Members from Britannia

(13/05/08) Britannia Building Society has launched an instant access Mini Cash ISA for UNISON Members.

New Contact Number for UNISON in Wales

(22/04/2008) UNISON Cymru/Wales has a new number for all general enquiries. To get in touch simply call 0845 355 0845 and your call will be directed to the appropriate person or department.

The Blackout Headline Positively Public Gig in Swansea

(10/04/2008) UNISON Cymru/Wales will hold a special event in Swansea’s Sin City Club on the 20th of April, featuring some of Wales' hottest new rock bands, to coincide with its ‘Positively Public' campaign.

Local Government Unions Condemn Proposals for Public Private Partnerships

(22/01/2008) The Trade Unions representing Local Government employees In Wales – UNISON, GMB and TGWU, today criticised the proposals emanating from a British Telecom sponsored conference last week to develop private public partnerships in Local Government in Wales.

UNISON Sponsors Labour Movement Film Festival

(18/01/2008) UNISON Cymru/Wales is sponsoring a season of films concerning the trade union and labour movement at the Chapter Cinema, Cardiff, starting on 3 February.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 0845 355 0845

• Membership Records Dept
Tel: 01792 483916

• UNISON in CARDIFF
UNISON House, Custom House Street, Cardiff CF10 1AP
Fax: (029) 2038 7531

• UNISON in COLWYN BAY
491 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9AE
Fax: 01492 516102

• UNISON in SWANSEA
The Courtyard, Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 9AE
Fax: 01792 483948

• Regional secretary: Paul O'Shea
• Regional convenor: Bill King
cymruwales@unison.co.uk

National news

10 non-green bottles show water madness

(21/08/08) UNISON exposes the cost of importing bottled water

Services hit in Scotland

(20/08/08) But strikers act to prevent old person’s home flooding in Mussleburgh

Scottish council workers strike for a fair deal

(20/08/08)150,000 staff walk out in protest at below-inflation pay offer

Pay cut 'a disgrace'

(20/08/08) UNISON chief joins Scottish local government workers on strike rally

Have your say on the pay deal

(15/08/08) English further education ballot opens
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