Search Results for “Local government” tagged probation

National Probation Service members urged to ensure they don’t lose out

After a decision made by the coalition government, staff working for the NPS will no longer be able to pay their UNISON subscription direct from […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation service is not fit for purpose

Commenting on the report Transforming Rehabilitation published today (Friday) by the Justice Select Committee, UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “This shows the government’s probation reforms have failed and must be replaced. “Her Majesty’s Prisons and Probation Service has shown itself to be totally unfit to be in charge. It’s not only failing […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

‘Lacklustre’ probation rescue plan will fail, says UNISON

“Last month the Justice Select Committee laid bare the failings of the government’s probation reforms. This rescue plan is just more of the same. Probation will still be […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Probation rescue plans will be disastrous

“Earlier this year, the Justice Select Committee laid bare the failings of the government’s probation reforms, yet astonishingly ministers want to continue with the disastrous split […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Unions urge immediate protection of Black probation workers from COVID-19

UNISON and sister probation unions tell National Probation Service there is no time to waste in safeguarding their Black/BAME members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Probation staff set for second strike in England and Wales

Employers walk away from ACAS talks – prompting new strike action on 14 September

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Welsh probation services threatened

Uncertain future for Wales Community Rehabilitation Centre staff after plans announced to cut finances by 40%

Article on the UNISON National site.

One service, pay scale and bargaining structure

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 […]

Article on the UNISON National site.