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UNISON members working in local government in Scotland are gearing up to a 24-hour walkout over pay next week ... |
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Negotiations between the joint unions and the local government employers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are due to begin again.
UNISON is hopeful the talks will usher in a new era of employment for council workers, with improved pay and conditions that begin to match up to that of other public service staff.
Fair pay or cheap labour?
(11/08/08) UNISON calls for all apprentices to be protected by the minimum wage
Windfall for justice
(04/08/08) (08/08/08) Prentis urges members to back campaign for one-off tax on unearned profits
Union wins asylum appeal for members
(06/08/08) 'With UNISON's help, I can now remain in the UK and return to work'
Local government pay campaign steps up
UNISON calls on MPs to support council workers England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Scottish action resources
Material to download for next week's Scottish local government strike, plus 10 good reasons for taking action. Scotland only
Equal pay case update
Initial analysis of the GMB v Allen, Bainbridge v Redcar and Cleveland BC; Surtees v Middlesbrough BC and Sodexho v Gutridge and North Tees and Hartlepool Trust cases
Assessing the risks
What are the changes taking place around the annual European health and safety week in October?
Updated representation guide
The essential tool for all UNISON activists
The case for change
Unions call for simplified funding for healthcare students
Positively Public
Download the August briefing for all the latest privatisation and campaigning news
Rule K 2(i) - Qualifying period for legal assistance
New members qualify for legal assistance after four weeks.
Coming events
including a UNISON-supported LGBT health summit
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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