Search Results for “Local government” tagged North West

UNISON speaks out for strikers

And the union has been putting their case across in a variety of online forums. General secretary Dave […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Taking the fair pay fight onto the streets

UNISON has hailed the local government strike as an overwhelming success, with more than one million public service workers on picket lines and at rallies in protest over their pay offer

Article on the UNISON National site.

LGA urged to reconsider on pay proposals

UNISON calls for NJC employers to rethink and come forward with a pay offer which ‘begins to tackle the hardship facing all of our members’ in local government and schools (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for 10,000 new homes in North West

Union says housing project would tackle waiting lists and boost local economy

Article on the UNISON National site.

Thousands march in Liverpool against austerity

UNISON has consistently pointed out that local authorities in the region have been hit by far greater funding cuts than the national average […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Care workers vote to strike over threat to sleep-in payments

UNISON members could lose £2,000 a year under plan by private company

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Rochdale carers to strike over cuts to pay and conditions

Members “care deeply” about the services they provide to vulnerable adults, but have no choice but to take strike action

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON wins support at Labour policy forum

UNISON has negotiated a series of amendments on key policy issues which will shape the Labour general election manifesto and programme in government

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speak up for libraries when you vote

Libraries services urges council voters to use their ballot on behalf of a vital statutory service

Article on the UNISON National site.

Together we are strong

Across the union, UNISON members send solidarity to members on strike today

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation day of action fliers available

The government is breaking it up up into a new National Probation Service and 21 dommunity rehabilitation […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Today I saw our union at its best

Today, I've been with Cheshire West and Chester Local Government branch as their employer became the latest signatory to our Ethical Care Charter. I was […]

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Youth and community members vote to accept 1% pay offer

UNISON in local government Key issue: local government […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

North West gears up for anti-cuts rally

People across the North West are gearing up to call for Fair Funding for Public Services at a march and rally in Liverpool tomorrow

Article on the UNISON National site.

Meat hygiene ballot – background

UNISON members in the Food Standards Agency are set to ballot for industrial action on pay in the coming weeks, after the employer forced a 0.75% pay rise on them earlier this year

Article on the UNISON National site.