Independent analysis, commissioned by UNISON, shows the cumulative effect on each pupil of Conservative cuts to school funding
Independent analysis, commissioned by UNISON, shows the cumulative effect on each pupil of Conservative cuts to school funding
Responding to the latest NHS England data published today (Thursday) showing A&E waiting times are the worst ever, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Patients left in agony on trolleys for hours and poorly visitors waiting for hours in A&E, forced to sit on floors because of a lack of chairs, has become the new normal. “Years […]
The findings, from a skills survey of more than 38,000 public sector workers, reveal that a third (34%) believe it ‘likely’ their jobs might go in the next 36 months. But […]
Union welcomes Commons select committee report revealing ‘the true scale of the funding cuts to schools and colleges’
UNISON report shows how austerity is damaging the environmental health service provided by councils
UNISON will hold consultative ballot on employment issues arising from central government reductions in school funding
Further education should not be at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to investment.
Under the plans, which the council claims will increase ‘efficiency,’ carers would lose money. Depending on the hours allocated to an individual, that could mount up to […]
The Council has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for local residents and for staff.
Spending on parks and green spaces has been slashed by £15 million
Local government spending cuts have left councils across the UK unable to meet the needs of local communities and, in some cases, are putting the public at risk, says UNISON today (Monday). A survey, released to coincide with the union’s local government conference, reveals that eight in ten (79%) council workers have no confidence in […]
Branch members take anti-cuts campaign to the streets as they count down to council meeting that could slash services
Real-terms cuts to school funding since 2015 have led to a big reduction in the number of secondary teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in England, says research published today (Wednesday) by the School Cuts alliance of education unions.
Refuge services for survivors of domestic violence have been decimated by the public-sector funding cuts, UNISON’s women’s conference heard
The government must give councils the cash they need to recruit more child protection staff and keep all children safe