Search Results for “Local government” tagged Northern Ireland

UNISON has responded angrily to the latest Northern Ireland government plan to ‘turnaround’ the region’s health services

Union calls off strike ballot, for now, after health minister halts damaging move to monthly payments for health workers

The marches in London, Glasgow and Belfast will send the government a strong message that people want a Future that Works

Northern Ireland regional secretary Patricia McKeown says announcement that two of seven Four Seasons homes have been bought by local companies comes as a source of relief to the residents and the affected staff

"Action on the NHS, local government funding, privatisation, education and fair pay are all key issues. Instead of the Coalition’s […]

The British government is targeting trade unions in proposed legislation for a register of political lobbyists to be brought forward within the next few weeks

ATOS are paid by the government to determine whether people on sickness or disability benefit are fit to work. UNISON community and […]

12-week consultation to take place

The Westminster government might have given up on the people of Northern Ireland, but UNISON hasn’t. That’s why I was […]

Reform needed so wages are applied fairly

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

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

“It means the Northern Ireland local government pension scheme and others covering people working in education, the NHS and the civil service will […]

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

This is because the employers side of the National Joint Council for Local Government Services which covers these workers in Northern Ireland, as well as England and Wales, has refused […]