Dave Prentis launched UNISON's Public Works campaign in Scotland at the weekend with a scathing attack on the "macho politics" of the major political parties.
Speaking at a rally in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to launch the Scottish strand of A Million Voices for Public Services, he attacked the "macho politics" of all parties
Dave Prentis at Scottish Public Works launch
Warning of 7,000 college job cuts - UNISON reaction
(04/02/10) Union will fight cuts to adult learning
Calls for more cuts in energy prices
(04/02/10) UNISON backs British Gas plans to cut energy bills
Fergie backs public services
Sir Alex Ferguson and Ken Loach are just two of the Million Voices for Public Services
Million Voices resources
Communications toolkit with all you need to design and produce Million Voices materials for local campaigns
Getting youth working
The Future Jobs Fund and Young Person's Guarantee
Making sure ballots are accurate
It's vital to make sure your membership records are up-to-date
Honoraria return 2009
Issued to branches in accordance with the requirements of the NEC scheme for 2009 honoraria payments
Occupational Pensions: Delayed wages subtracted?
Despite threats to workers' occupational pensions, platinum-plated pensions are still being enjoyed by FTSE 100 directors - IER seminar
Diary sale
We still have quantities of this year's UNISON diaries available, now at reduced prices
Coming events
including Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations - IER seminar, Wednesday 17 March
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
A million voices for public services
Fighting redundancies
Equal pay
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