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And she, like others, stressed the need for progressive taxation. Ewan Davey from Cymru-Wales pointed out that, if local government spending in Wales had kept pace with inflation since […]

Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right

Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs

‘We are an essential part of our communities,” local government conference hears as it backs new national campaign to promote local service champions

Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave

“Austerity has hit training budgets and there has been a shift to e-learning. “How do young workers progress if they’re in a situation where training is regarded as an expensive luxury?” she […]

Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit

From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon

Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference

Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference

Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service

Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem

UNISON local government conference hears rallying call in the fight to defend and promote social care

UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence

A new campaign will raise the profile of the union’s 600,000 local government members