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Huge challenges face us all in 2009 - no-one will escape the effects of the global downturn. Crucial will be government plans to use public investment to create jobs and boost the economy... |
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Thousands of people have marched through cities up and down the country to protest against the Israeli air strikes and attacks in Gaza that have resulted in hundreds of Palestinian civilian deaths and casualties.
As the Israeli military steps up its attacks on Gaza, and the conflict enters its second week, UNISON is urging all branches and members to take part in the planned protests this week against the violence.
Picture: Cheshire County Branch reports around 700 people attend the Liverpool demonstration at just two days notice
Scottish Water workers to vote on new pay offer
(02/01/09) New offer sees industrial action suspended
Credit crunch cocktail
(24/12/08) Fears over spending, housing costs, and unemployment make 'unhappy Christmas cocktail', says union
The clean team awards
(24/12/08) Watch the video and reward the teams who keep our hospitals clean and safe
Pay review body decides not to re-open settlement
Full details of the PRB's decision and NHS pay rates
Money's too tight to mention
Why are food, fuel and housing beyond the reach of people who do full-time jobs?
Acting on a mistaken belief
How will the government's new welfare reforms affect disabled people?
National Executive Council - Election 2009
Nominations are now open for all seats on the union's National Executive Council
Empowering safety representatives
Nominate your safety reps for this national seminar with speakers including Dave Prentis, and Lord McKenzie - minister for health and safety
Results of Service Group Executive by-elections 2008 results
A list of newly elected members to the Service Group Executive is now available
Coming events
Coming events: including the UNISON cleaners awards and conference - if you work as a cleaner in the NHS, or manage cleaning teams, you can't afford to miss this
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Equal pay
Positively Public
Migrant workers
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