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UNISON has renewed its call for the government to drop the unfair squeeze on public service pay following the latest rise in inflation.
Latest figures show consumer inflation has soared to 5.2%, with higher gas and electricity bills causing much of the increase.
Public pensions save taxpayers money
(16/10/08) Claims that pensions are 'too generous and too expensive' ignore benefits savings
Climate change remains top of the agenda
(16/10/08) UNISON welcomes government pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions
More hospital cleaners the answer to superbugs
(16/10/08) Healthcare is improving but most trusts miss MRSA reduction targets
Colombian trade unionists under threat
(15/10/08) Union calls on EU to investigate Colombian human rights abuses
Council workers get interim pay rise
2.45% boost to November pay packets will help members cope with rising costs
Meat inspectors to ballot over strike action
Members angry at employers' refusal to pay annual increase
Inflation-linked deal reaps rewards
Higher education workers awarded 5% pay rise
The night time is the right time
Lincolnshire health branch has recruited nearly 200 members in just two months - by shifting to the night shift
Remind them to keep the promise
The clock is ticking on the government's promise to end child poverty in the UK and a campaign is working to ensure the deadline is not missed
End pensioner poverty now
Join Wednesday's parliamentary lobby for a decent state pension for all
Crunchtime?
Why the Low Pay Commission cannot ignore the 'heat or eat' dilemma
LGPS campaign news (England and Wales)
With the world's financial markets in chaos, is the local government pension scheme safe?
Stock ordering service changes
Fax and phone stock ordering service not available from Oct 24-27 due to essential building works
Trade union freedom
Join the campaign to allow unions to expel fascists
Support for trade union environmental reps
What's involved in becoming a trade union environmental rep?
New rates
1 October saw new rates introduced for the national minimum wage, and a number of benefits
In or out - you're better off in a union
The 2008 LGBT annual report covering the committee's organising, negotiating, campaigning and international work
Coming events
including Wednesday's parliamentary lobby to mark 100 years of the old age pension
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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