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UNISON has suspended a third day of action in Scotland, while it consults local government members on an improved pay offer.
Scottish local government employers have finally brought to the table an improvement on their contested 2.5% offer.
Unions seek meeting with ministers
(02/10/08) Unions want to present joint principles over new ISA scheme
UNISON challenges drug industry grip on NHS
(01/10/08) Time for debate over cost and value for money of effective drugs
Minimum wage goes up
(01/10/08) 'Enforcement is key' says UNISON, and calls for crackdown on cheats
Defending adult education
(01/10/08) New campaign seeks to protect learning opportunities for all
Unions appeal for quick resolution to pay dispute
(01/10/08) 'Local government workers have a right to expect a pay increase by Christmas'
Sheffield strikes for fair deal
(30/09/08) Workers call on college to honour national agreement
What price protection?
From October next year, everyone working or doing voluntary work with vulnerable adults or children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will have to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority
Filling in the blanks
Promote multi-culturalism and recruit new members with our practical guide to celebrating Black History Month
Union Learning Fund 2009/2010 (England only)
Branches and regions looking for project funding need to submit an expression of interest to UNISON's national education commissioning board by 17 October 2008
Show me the money
UNISON pilots new courses for pension scheme reps (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
World day for decent work
The global trade union movement is holding a world day for decent work on Tuesday 7 October
The 'credit crunch' and public services
What does the latest financial news mean for public services?
Coming events
Including tomorrow's World day for decent work
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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