Library activists from Walsall and Hampshire explain the reality behind the stats that funding has been decimated and libraries are closing at an alarming rate
Library activists from Walsall and Hampshire explain the reality behind the stats that funding has been decimated and libraries are closing at an alarming rate
UNISON calls for libraries to stay completely closed, to protect library workers and their families
"We need to save lives and protect our local communities and the NHS. It is simply not sensible to encourage unnecessary travel." Mr Richards added: "We know that […]
Advice for a ‘gradual and phased’ return puts safety first
“I’ve also had customers hurl racist abuse at me and others have refused to be served by me.”
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
Councils are using every trick in the book to offload their libraries
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
UNISON survey of library workers will look at the effects of austerity cuts on the service
Hundreds of people will march from the British Library to Parliament Square tomorrow (Saturday) to call for an end to the cuts hitting the arts and libraries across the country. Members of UNISON, along with those from PCS and UNITE, will march past cultural landmarks in the capital in support of libraries and museums. The […]
Cash-trapped councils across the country have had no choice but to cut back on culture and libraries spending in a desperate attempt to save core services
As the crisis in our public library service deepens and central Government slashes local council budgets, UNISON is calling a National Demonstration in support of Libraries, Museums and Culture. The demo and rally, supported by PCS and UNITE will march through central London. Details: Date: Saturday 3 November Rally in Parliament Square 1.15pm Finish by […]
Local government conference vows to campaign for libraries and cultural services.
In recent years they’ve seen the value of their pay fall, now the university wants to cut their income in retirement too
This year’s Save Our local Services day of action focuses on libraries – a hub and a have in our communities