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Delegates condemn the big society rhetoric from government

And, faced with massive funding cuts, the organisations "prey on staff, prey on their loyalty […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches hard-hitting new ad campaign

‘People before profits’ is the message behind a new advertising campaign, designed to warn people about the dangers lurking in government plans to privatise more public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for end to the pay freeze

Dave Prentis tells the government that the austerity agenda is causing economy to stagnate

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pension-funded house building might face legal challenge

As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON criticises changes to Social Housing Pension Scheme

Scheme members must use the consultation to make their voices heard, says union

Article on the UNISON National site.

Turning point turns on hard-working staff

Charity is making increased profits, but plans to axe all staff and re-employ them on worse terms and conditions

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON says government’s plans for housing are ‘shambolic’

Union says the government has slashed affordable home budget by 60% and caused confusion in planning

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns government’s housing policy

Union describes planning minister’s comments about a ‘moral right’ to decent homes as ‘a bit ripe’ given the government’s ‘shambolic’ housing policies

Article on the UNISON National site.

Helping members after the floods

This comes in a a bulletin that gives practical advice to those who might be and have been affected by flooding, advice on dealing with their insurance […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for last-ditch talks with charity

A race to the bottom is not the way to attract and retain decent staff, the union tells Turning Point

Article on the UNISON National site.

New community and voluntary bargaining guide

UNISON has just produced a new guide to bargaining in the community and boluntary sector

Article on the UNISON National site.

Survey shows government grant shifts resources from north to south

Money for the new homes scheme is deducted from local council grants and then redistributed - not on the basis of need or population - but to areas where most new […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON accuses government of making the housing crisis worse

Union calls on the government to make capital funding available to housing associations and councils

Article on the UNISON National site.

Pension poverty beckons as confusion reigns for community and voluntary workers

Decent pension scheme means the difference between dignity in retirement and just scraping through by relying on state benefits

Article on the UNISON National site.