Search Results for “Local government” tagged love your libraries

The Elaines: speaking up for local libraries

The Elaines have travelled from Lancashire to London to speak up for local libraries. There are currently 74 libraries in Lancashire County, but by the end of the year there […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Culture is a human need

But with the cuts to library provision across the UK, she said, “the government is closing a gate that should be open”. Delegate after delegate strode to the rostrum to […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Turning over a new leaf – taking the fight for libraries to the streets

Writers, readers and workers take the fight for the country’s cultural soul to Westminster

Article on the UNISON National site.

Changing tactics in campaign for future of libraries

It’s been totally fragmented,” says Sarah Pearce, assistant national officer for local government. “That’s why it’s crucial that UNISON branches work with their local communities to save […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine, Uncategorized on the Magazine site.

‘Save the arts and libraries’ march goes through London cultural landmarks to Parliament

That’s why we hope to see lots of people to send the government a strong message that austerity is far from over.” Notes to editors: - UNISON is the UK’s […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

National Demonstration to Save Libraries, Museums and Culture

Date
3 November 2018 12:00pm–3:00pm
Location
Central London

As the crisis in our public library service deepens and central Government slashes local council budgets, UNISON is calling a National Demonstration in support of Libraries, Museums and Culture. The demo and rally, supported by PCS and UNITE will march through central London. Details: Date: Saturday 3 November Rally in Parliament Square 1.15pm Finish by […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Yoga, stand-up comedy, singing children and books…

Today, their first task involves tackling the recently-installed room dividers that will allow a local out-reach group to meet in quiet. And it’s some job, to be undertaken only with a precise mix […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Library workers ‘put heart and soul into service’

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

Article on the UNISON National site.