Search Results for “Local government” tagged Cymru

Union campaign saves local libraries

"We know that Welsh councils are under severe pressure from savage UK Conservative government funding cuts but our public services are at the heart of community life and must be saved. "We […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON lobbies for pay justice for school and council workers

Jane Iles, UNISON Cymru Wales local government committee chair said: “Our basic pay has gone down by 20% since 2010 and our conditions have […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Welsh councils and unions unite to oppose Trade Union Bill

UNISON Cymru/Wales head of local government Dominic MacAskill, who is staff side secretary of the Joint Council for Wales, said: “This bill […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Welsh NHS workers ‘disappointed’ at 1% PRB recommendation

“Having said that, against a background of continuing UK government cuts to Welsh government budget, we welcome the fact that the Welsh health minister has implemented […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON launches #ChooseWellChampion campaign in ‘groundbreaking initiative’

There has been a longstanding campaign called Choose Well run by the Welsh government which is intended to educate and advise patients about alternative healthcare options (sometimes […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON general secretary salutes members ahead of Rhondda lobby

Local government workers protest over slashed car allowance

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Health minister praises UNISON listening campaign

Union wins praise from Welsh government minister for identifying concerns at Betsi Cadwaladr hospitals

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON targets human trafficking in Wales

Governments across the world must do more to protect women.” Kim-Ann Williamson from the Crown […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Cymru / Wales launches manifesto for public services

UNISON Cymru Wales regional secretary Margaret Thomas said: “Our local hospitals, council services, schools, colleges and police are the bedrock of our communities and we […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON celebrates trade unions in the community

"Yet all of these are threatened if the UK Conservative government’s Trade Union Bill is implemented. "The Bill will make it harder for people to join and be […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Use your vote on 5 May

“Whether it’s investment in local government and public services, public sector reform, procurement, welfare spending, taxes, and how we deal […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON manifesto launch in North Wales

Politicians from across the parties have been invited along with local government leaders and directors from Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. UNISON’s membership is predominantly […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Trade union rally outside Conwy council

UNISON members will rally in support of motions opposing the Trade Union Bill and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

No consultation on Ceredigion council cuts

UNISON is furious at public funding payout to firm advising on cuts

Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes Caerphilly motion on Trade Union Bill

The motion calls on the council to write to the Conservative government urging it to abandon the bill and work in partnership with the trade union movement to achieve a […]

Article on the UNISON National site.