But overwhelming workloads and staffing shortages have created a dangerous situation, which the government must address." GMB national officer George Georgiou said: “The probation service has seen […]
Several key motions were passed at UNISON’s police and justice conference on providing security and support to members working in probation
National officer Ben Priestley also told the committee that the government needs to mend the ‘them and us’ divide that has grown up between community rehabilitation […]
UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members
UNISON warns that money will need to be provided in this year’s budget and spending review
However, the depth of the crisis faced by the service means that the government needs to step up and significantly increase the funding for the service over the next comprehensive […]
UNISON had called for transfer to be delayed until February while negotiations on terms and conditions continue
Recognising the important role played by national collective bargaining for police staff in England and Wales, for Police Scotland and for CAFCASS – the Children and […]
Conference prepares for the organising challenge facing the union as government admits error of its ways on probation
UNISON's national officer for probation Ben Priestly commented: "The government's announcement is an admission at last that Chris Grayling’s botched TR reforms have failed […]
Grayling’s botched reforms have finally been abandoned
“Not only has it predictably failed, but tackling the mess will waste almost half a billion pounds. “This shambles must end now by returning probation to public control to keep […]
UNISON calls for probation to be brought back into public sector as a reunified and locally run service
"Public service contracts need to be bought back in-house immediately. The government must give assurances that jobs, pensions and pay are all protected in the event of any collapse […]
- UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public […]
