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Fighting for a fair deal

Fighting for a fair deal

UNISON is leading the campaign in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to improve the pay and conditions of our members in local government.

  • Why we're fighting for a fair deal
  • Scotland: Strike warning
  • OFSTED unions condemn privatisation plans

    (4/09/08) Early education and childcare inspections in spotlight

    Prentis slams ‘flawed’ PFI

    (02/09/08) Union chief calls on government to abandon failed policy

    Strike warning

    (02/09/08) Further action in Scotland 'inevitable'

    Last chance to vote in FE pay ballot

    (01/09/08) ‘Make sure your voice is heard’

    Working harder for less pay

    (01/09/08) Pay and stress biggest issues facing people at work, according to new report
    Dave Prentis, general secretary
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    I am pleased to see that UNISON's call for a windfall tax on energy firms is being taken up by a growing number of Labour MPs.

    The combination of below-inflation pay offers and rising fuel prices is hitting many UNISON members and their families hard.

    With winter approaching some people face an impossible dilemma of keeping warm or putting food on the table.

    We must keep up the pressure on government to close the gap between the rich and poor.