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Low-income workers urged to claim tax credits before universal credit arrives

https://twitter.com/unisontweets/status/719469133398732800 Across the country the one million people in low-paid jobs who have yet to apply for tax credits should hurry up and do so before it’s too late and universal credit arrives in their area, say UNISON and benefit experts Entitledto today (Monday). The two organisations have issued this urgent appeal to low-income workers […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Another budget, another year of cuts, another year of failure

Their cupboards are already bare, but still the Chancellor demands more. By the Chancellor’s own admission, growth is down for this year – and subsequent […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

This is not a Budget for the next generation, says UNISON

Their cupboards are already bare, but still the Chancellor demands more. “A Budget for the next generation would ensure that libraries and children’s centres […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Chancellor’s letter on public sector cuts: UNISON responds

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis comments on Osborne’s letter to public sector workers asking them to find ways to save money.

Press release on the UNISON National site.