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Today, UNISON marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the statutory national minimum wage - a cause that the union championed for decades ... |
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The Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates to 3% is "a step in the right direction," says UNISON.
The union is calling for a number of other steps to help people through the economic downturn.
Steve Evans - extraordinary person
(10/11/08) Union member singled out in NHS 60th Year Book
Union calls for bold action to boost minimum wage
(10/11/08) Raising rate will help low-paid workers and stimulate economy, says Prentis
Act now to prevent assaults, NHS urged
(05/11/08) Union calls for action as figures show rise in assaults on dedicated health staff
'One healthcare system for the rich and another for the poor'
(05/11/08) Union slams introduction of top-up drugs
Arbitration moves forward (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Local government unions agree terms - and draft next year's claim
'Get your ballot papers', meat inspectors told (England, Wales and Scotland)
Members urged to vote 'yes' to strike action
'When are we going to get fair pay?'
Praise is welcome, but low pay still endemic among school support staff, says UNISON
Justice for the Miami Five
In 1998, five Cuban men were jailed for trying to stop US-based terrorist attacks against their country - two have not seen their families since
An apprenticeship with a future
For one apprentice in North Yorkshire, a UNISON-backed scheme has been the perfect start to work
Maternity and adoption leave
Enhanced rights are now in force for new and expectant parents and those adopting
NHS constitution - UNISON response
Union welcomes plans to underpin values of National Health Service
Coming events
including the Women at Work conference
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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