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Quotes Local government members in England, Wales and education boards in Northern Ireland are now gearing up for their 48-hour strike on 16 and 17 July over a 2.45% pay offer ....
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 30 June 2008


Call for action

(30/06/08) Branches and members will have by now received the results of the ballot over the NJC pay offer.

As a result of the 'Yes' vote, the industrial action committee has given the go ahead for all-out strike action on 16 and 17 July.

  THE WEEK

Council strikes confirmed
(27/06/08) Union gives green light to 48-hour walkout on 16 and 17 July

Key role for equality reps
(24/06/08) Helping people get a fair deal at work

  PAY MATTERS

Further Education - final pay offer update
The UNISON FE national committee will meet to discuss the AoC final pay offer of 3.2% on Wednesday 2 July.

  ORGANISING

Why we need to build a successful strike
Striking isn't easy for our members, but a good turnout can make the sacrifice worthwhile

Breathing fresh life into equalities agenda
New bill will spotlight discrimination that is swept under the carpet

  IN UNISON

Urgent appeal
Return our simple survey by 14 July and help UNISON win a fair deal for apprentices

Opposing academy schools
UNISON joins forces with Anti-Academies Alliance (England)

Making it work
UNISON launches guide to flexible working

Online catalogue
It's back to business as usual

Coming events
including UNISON's healthcare assistants conference on 22 July

Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally

  KEY CAMPAIGNS

Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count

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