Local government members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will vote on possible strikes after rejecting the latest pay offer from employers.
Scotland's local government committee has agreed to try and build a united campaign for industrial action following an 80% rejection of a three year pay offer.
Government's plans for next Parliament 'encouraging'
(14/05/08) UNISON takes heart at government's proposed legislative programme
Ofsted workers strike over pay
UNISON calls on employers to ensure swift resolution to dispute
Let's show the employers we mean business
UNISON is urging local government activists to work hard to deliver a clear 'yes' vote in the strike ballot
British Waterways offers 3.5% plus
Unions recommend offer to members
Cyberspace - the final frontier
It's activism, Jim, but not as we know it
Conference 2008: prioritised items
Find out which motions have been prioritised for debate in Bournemouth
Question time
Does your branch want to raise questions at conference about UNISON's annual report or financial statements?
NEC 2008 by-election - healthcare general seat
Nominations are sought from branches in the healthcare service group and regional self-organised groups
Young members launch Climate Change video
UNISON youth break into video age to stand up to be counted
Trade union and labour studies bursaries
Is anyone in your branch thinking of taking up a trade union and labour studies course?
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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