Search Results for “Local government” tagged cuts to local services

UNISON fighting redundancies in local government: a branch guide

Guidance in facing redundancy in local government – Revised October 2020. PDF download only

Media on the UNISON National site.

We are worth it say local government members

In the North West, Sefton local government branch organised a 'Take Your Break Day', in which members were simply asked to work the hours for […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Welsh local government settlements challenge – UNISON’s response

"On top of this, local government workers have basically subsidised local services through hits to their pay, terms and conditions […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to Welsh local government budget announcement

Each authority in Wales will experience a budget cut of between 2.4% and 4.5%. In response to the local government budget announcement from Welsh government, UNISON Cumry/Wales secretary Margaret Thomas, said: "I […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches campaign to celebrate local government workers 

According to Local Government Association estimates, councils across England and Wales need an extra £5.8 billion this year to […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Stand up for your local government services on 4 February

The day of action comes before the Local Government Employers meeting on 13 February to decide how much they will offer local government workers in […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Local government delegates back a raft of actions on fighting cuts

Cathy Bayton of the local government service group executive described the "double whammy" for women who not only made up the majority […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON highlights double whammy effect of austerity and local government reorganisation in Wales

"This lack of certainty is dangerous for the future of Welsh local government. Ongoing deliberations are leaving the local government workers feeling demoralised and fearful for […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

The cost of government cuts on women

Women are at the heart of public services, making up 77% of local government staff.  In addition, women are more likely to use public services than men, so they are the […]

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Austerity cuts put local democracy at risk

UNISON Cymru/Wales warns that austerity cuts are damaging our public services and threatening to undermine local democracy

News on the UNISON National site.

Time to save local services, says union

Ms Raynor was moving the union's motion to TUC on saving local government. She noted that local government has already seen three years of drastic cuts, including youth […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Save Our Local Services – campaign pen

Branded pen to be used when campaigning around local gov cuts

Media on the UNISON National site.

Government sleepwalking into library crisis, warns UNISON

***The Select Committee report made recommendations for others to produce various reports; the Local Government Association, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Arts Council England (ACE) by the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Save our local services – tin badge

Branded tin badge to be used when campaigning around local gov cuts

Media on the UNISON National site.

Celebrate your local library on National Libraries Day

Our local library was an integral part of our childhood, and for many of us, they remain a valuable resource […]

Article on the UNISON National site.