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Strike warning

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

The way forward for local government

(01/09/08) Framework agreed for further discussions

Scottish council workers strike for a fair deal

(20/08/08)150,000 staff walk out in protest at below-inflation pay offer

Pay cut 'a disgrace'

(20/08/08) UNISON chief joins Scottish local government workers on strike rally
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Youth and community workers

UNISON represents more than 15,000 members in youth and community work. We know that youth and community services offer a vital way for young people to grow and tackle the challenges of approaching adulthood. They also form an essential part of local council's strategies for tackling poverty, inequality and the causes of crime.

Good news stories - let's raise your profile!

In the UNISON press and broadcasting office we are looking for youth workers who are happy to talk to the media about their experiences of working with young people, to try and raise the profile of youth working as a profession.

2008 Youth and Community JNC Pay Talks

This circular - LG/55/2008 - updates branches on the results of the UNISON JNC membership consultation on the employers' pay offer and the response made by the Staff Side at the JNC on 31 July 2008.

JNC Youth and Community Workers' Pay Offer 2008

JNC for Youth and Community Workers: 2008 Pay Offer - 2.45% on all pay points and London and fringe area allowances.

Details of the 2008 JNC pay offer for Youth and Community Workers is contained in circ LG/47/2008 and asks branches to co-ordinate responses by 12 noon on Wednesday, 30 July 2008.

2008 Pay and Conditions Submission to the JNC for Youth and Community Workers' Staff Side Claim

The 2008 pay claim for Youth and Community Workers was submitted to the Employers on 15 April 2008. The Staff Side agreed to submit the claim earlier this year to enable the employers to consult their constituent authorities and respond at the JNC scheduled for 26 June. Two further dates have been set for JNC meetings to continue pay negotiations if necessary, before the pay anniversary date of 1 September.

Information request to branches

(21/04/08) We are asking branches for information on local pay arrangements for youth and community workers.
A6819: Circular: A6819.pdf

Pay settlement 2007

(21/04/08) Details of the 2007 JNC pay settlement for Youth and Community Workers and the establishment of a JNC Working Group on pay for 2008. Branches are asked to ensure employers respond to the joint survey being conducted by the JNC on pay and staff numbers.
A6820: Circular: A6820.pdf

Pay Claim for 2008/9

(21/04/08) Suggested options for the JNC pay claim for 2008/9, as proposed by UNISON’s National Youth and Community Committee.
A6822: Circular: A6822.pdf

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The UNISON national secretary for local government is Heather Wakefield.
UNISON Local government
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
localgovernment@unison.co.uk

Strike for fair pay

The national officer responsible for youth and community workers at UNISON head office is Gill Archer.
• To join our national mailing network of youth and community workers email the assistant national officer, Marian Jeffrey: m.jeffrey@unison.co.uk


Recent documents

Pay campaign newsletter: 2 September

NJC negotiations update - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay campaign newsletter: 2 September

ISA - UNISON member briefing

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a new public body which has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. From October 2009, all individuals working or volunteering with vulnerable adults or children will be required to register with the ISA. Briefing for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON member briefing

ISA - Parliamentary briefing

Briefing highlighting some of UNISON’s concerns surrounding the introduction of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - Parliamentary briefing

ISA - UNISON policy paper

UNISON supports many of the government’s directions to deliver consistency across the regulators and improve public protection and confidence. The new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme, coming into force in October 2009, has major implications for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON policy paper