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Advice for UNISON branches during Napo strike

When we surveyed members in July, 99% of members said that they opposed the government's probation reforms and 85% said that they would be prepared to undertake industrial action if […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation sell off will “destroy the service as we know it”

The union is warning that the government’s plans - due to be confirmed tomorrow - will "destroy the service as we know it". The […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation talks break down

Union moving to prepare to ballot members over industrial action

Article on the UNISON National site.

Fraud probe into G4S ‘a setback for probation privatisation plans’

Serious Fraud Office called in over charges for ‘tagging’ people who were in prison, had left the country or were dead

Article on the UNISON National site.

Offender rehabilitation bill returns to Commons for second reading

With the bill, the government proposes to break up the probation service and privatise the essential public protection work that […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Probation service privatisation fuels total confusion

In July, UNISON conducted a survey of Probation members that showed that 99% were opposed to the Government’s probation privatisation and that 85% were prepared to take industrial action to defend […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Time to stop talking in conferences

Carolan tells delegates to make sure they take the message out beyond the conference hall to voters

Article 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.