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UNISON, the UK’s largest union today renewed its call for an Independent Inquiry into privatisation, following news that police have been called in by the Justice Secretary to investigate potential fraud by Serco, in the running of its prisoner escort services for the Ministry of Justice.
UNISON members join local campaign to save Essex school threatened with closure
Universities are offering expensive incentives to students during the clearing process while many higher education staff are yet to receive a living wage
UNISON is backing calls for set standards for hospital food in England. At the same time we want more hospitals to use kitchens to prepare and cook patient meals instead of bringing in ready-meals from outside
Green keepers take week long industrial action in fight against £5000 pay cut
New agreement will see lowest paid council staff’s lifted to £7.45 per hour
More than 100 workers have begun five days of strike action in order to send their employer a clear message that they will fight against cuts to their pay and terms and conditions
UNISON is consulting local government branches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the NJC pay claim for 2014/15 and is calling for restored pay levels and a Living Wage for all
UNISON joins with residents, staff, family, politicians and campaigners to ensure homes stay open
“They call it consultation, but it is deception of the very worst kind,” says UNISON Northern Ireland’s regional secretary
Deal means that the union is recognised for collective bargaining, will have application packs at new starters inductions and facility time for reps activity and steward development
Bolton vice chancellor accepts over £42,000 one off payment after declining nationwide pay rise for his own staff
Activists from branches all across the region are sending coaches to Manchester to coincide with the Conservative Party national conference for the national Save the NHS rally on 29 September
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