strike ballot
UNISON's local government members have spoken, saying No to the employers' below-inflation pay offer of 2.45% in a lengthy consultation.
The union's NJC committee is now seeking authorisation for an industrial action ballot in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Schools minister confirms new pay body
(13/05/08) UNISON hails 'crucial step' towards fair pay for support staff
UNISON welcomes assurances over NHS reform
(09/05/08) Government pledges staff and patients will be the driving force for change
For safety's sake
(08/05/08) Meat inspection to remain in public control
TUC commission speaks up for vulnerable workers
(07/05/08) Prentis calls for action on '19th century practices'
Ofsted members to strike on Friday
One-day action to be followed by overtime ban
Colleges plan pay protests
Further education unions in England are urging college reps to organise lunchtime protests on 4 June
Health ballot starts this week
Ballot papers for members to vote on the proposed multi-year agreement for NHS pay will be going out on or after this Thursday, 15 May
Join the fight back against public service pay cuts
Encourage your members to speak up for public services on 9 June
National delegate conference final agenda
The national delegate conference final agenda has been published and will be mailed to activists on the InFocus mailing list this week
Paying our respects
We need your help to produce a commemorative list of obituaries for this year's national delegate conference
Positively Public
Read more about two recent successes in the battle against privatisation
Coming events
including the joint trade union Speak Up for Public Services lobby of parliament on 9 June
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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