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	Positively Public Positively Public briefings News Factsheets Documents Our agenda UNISON's vision for public services Voices for Real Reform Shared Solutions Work-life balance The Future of Public Services in Europe Drive for Change Ingredients for Success Marketisation The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) The Two Tier workforce and Fair Wages The National Health Service Social Care Library services Social housing Probation The Community and Voluntary sector Useful links Make local services count Campaign materials catalogue Positively Public Briefings Monthly briefings providing the latest campaigning, privatisation and good practice news. Available here National news Private markets expose public services (09/07/08) Union calls for independent review of influence of marketisation on services Look 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 UNISON News list >		UNISON's vision for public services UNISON represents people working across our public services, throughout the UK. It's their job, every day, to work for the public good - tackling disadvantage, extending opportunity, building stronger communities and improving everyone's quality of life. Because of this UNISON has always stood for more than its member's pay and conditions - fundamental as these are. UNISON also stands for the best possible public services, available to all who need them. We have a dual role as advocates for public service workers and for the public they serve. This document sets out UNISON's vision for public services, and the agenda for change we are working to put into practice wherever we can - by supporting our members in their jobs, negotiating with their employers, engaging in the big policy debates and campaigning for better services with users and communities. We also want to hear about your experiences and ideas for taking this agenda forward - whether you work in public services or if, like everyone, you use them or want them to be there for you when you need them. So we hope you'll use the form at the back to tell us what you think (no stamp required) - or email positivelypublic@unison.co.uk Documents & Links UNISON's vision for public services Acrobat PDF		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 All Positively Public reports >

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