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Private markets expose public services(09/07/08) Union calls for independent review of influence of marketisation on servicesLook at PFI's impact on pay, says UNISON(08/07/08) Union welcomes response to call to examine PFI pay impact'We'll fight tooth and nail for services'(15/06/08) Local government: Union will 'keep campaigning against privatisation'Minding the health gap(12/06/08) Cutting poverty is key to tackling health inequalities, says UNISONNews list > |
Positively Public - campaigning for quality public servicesWhat is Positively Public? Positively Public has campaigned on a range of public service issues, from the quality of school meals and hospital cleaning to the promotion of best practice. We have won widespread recognition and support for our evidence-based critiques of policies such as the Private Finance Initiative and have been successful in securing a number of important policy changes. UNISON's strategy UNISON campaigns for public services at international, national and local level, working with a diverse range of organisations who share our views on public services. Campaign Issues All our evidence and experience shows that once services are run for private profit, the quality of care and service is reduced and the public service ethos is replaced by a hard-nosed profit motive. Join us campaigning for quality public services. |
CONTACT DETAILS
The UNISON contact for the Positively Public campaign is Margie Jaffe. Positively Public 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: positivelypublic@unison.co.uk Recent documents
ISA - Parliamentary briefing
Briefing highlighting some of UNISON’s concerns surrounding the introduction of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme. Acrobat PDF version
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. Acrobat PDF version
Co-production: the modernisation of public services by staff and users This report defines co-production, demonstrates the benefits of co-production to users, staff, management and policy makers, and examines how co-production can be put into practice. Acrobat PDF (2017048 bytes)
PFI: Against the Public Interest The report analyses the failings of the government's private finance initiative and public private partnerships, highlighting high profile contracts which have failed and PFI companies, such as Ballast which went into receivership. Acrobat PDF version
Fair Wages: How to end the two tier workforce in public services and achieve fair wages UNISON's fair wages campaign calls for a fair wages regulation in public contracting to safeguard the employment conditions and pensions of staff, regardless of who employs them. This briefing explains the campaign, why we need it, what successes have been achieved and what remains to be done. Acrobat PDF version
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