UNISON calls for probation to be brought back into public sector as a reunified and locally run service
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UNISON’s police and justice sector heard of the many problems caused by privatisation in the justice sector at their national conference.
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
The government’s admission that privatisation of the probation service has failed is welcome, but it doesn’t go far enough
Unions in England and Wales demand talks with the National Probation Service after it fails to get sign-off from the Treasury
Recognising the important role played by national collective bargaining for police staff in England and Wales, for Police Scotland and for CAFCASS – the Children and […]
Probation workers are taking action short of strike between now and 2 October
UNISON had called for transfer to be delayed until February while negotiations on terms and conditions continue
The union welcomed the government’s admission that former justice secretary Chris Grayling’s privatisation of ‘community rehabilitation’ in England and Wales was wrong. The service will be brought back […]
But UNISON, along with the Labour Group of Police and Crime Commissioners, is convinced probation services are best delivered locally, rather than […]
Let’s Fix Probation UNISON has launched a campaign aimed at reuniting the probation service, privatisation and recreating local probation services managed and democratically accountable at local level […]
UNISON warns that money will need to be provided in this year’s budget and spending review
Ministers bailed out the failing privatised companies to the tune of £342m. Yet they can’t find a penny to increase pay for probation staff
Employers walk away from ACAS talks – prompting new strike action on 14 September