Search Results for “Pay and conditions” tagged local authorities

Unions call for a 10% pay rise for local government workers

UNISON, GMB and Unite’s joint claim also includes a one-day increase to employees’ annual leave entitlement and […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Limit on mega council pay-offs could cost middle-income workers thousands

Anyone over the age of 55 who pays into the local government pension scheme and is made redundant has to take their pension early […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government should heed report’s call and fund councils properly

“While the Prime Minister has pledged cash for police, schools and the NHS, struggling councils need help now. “Local authorities still have no idea of their […]

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage

They delivered a letter calling for £10 per hour minimum wage and a 10% pay rise across all other pay points in 2020/21. Joined by Birmingham MPs Jack Dromey […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Lewisham Council commits to tackling abuses in global supply chains

It will join over 300 public sector organisations around the world working to end the abuse and exploitation of workers involved in the supply of electronic items. UNISON has devised a […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Vital local services are collapsing say council staff in UNISON survey

While local authorities have protected spending on statutory service areas such as adult and children’s social care, the amount they spend on other areas like parks and libraries has fallen […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Councils condemn trade union bill

Employers across the country join unions in condemning ‘unnecessary and petty’ legislation

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Ethical Procurement in UK Local Authorities

This research report sets out how local authorities are failing to implement fair labour policies in their international procurement and what UNISON branches can do about it. Max order 5

Media on the UNISON National site.

Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve

The conference vowed to “continue to make the case for decent, secure, safe and affordable housing” especially for workers on modest incomes. “It’s almost impossible now […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Public money for public housing

And although the cap has now been lifted, it is now decades since councils had the experience and […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

When bus services are axed, it can isolate communities

“We are living in isolation” – Michelle Wilkes describes the impact of bus service cuts on her community

Article on the UNISON National site.