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Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes South Lanarkshire pay pledge

The council commits to implementing the latest living wage increase for its employees on lowest pay

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government must step away from charitable sector, says UNISON

Charities have a unique role and must be free from government interference, says the union

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Pension poverty beckons as confusion reigns for community and voluntary workers

Decent pension scheme means the difference between dignity in retirement and just scraping through by relying on state benefits

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UNISON accuses government of making the housing crisis worse

Union calls on the government to make capital funding available to housing associations and councils

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Survey shows government grant shifts resources from north to south

Money for new homes bonus scheme is deducted from council grants and redistributed

Article on the UNISON National site.

New community and voluntary bargaining guide

UNISON has just produced a new guide to bargaining in the community and boluntary sector

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UNISON calls for last-ditch talks with charity

A race to the bottom is not the way to attract and retain decent staff, the union tells Turning Point

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Helping members after the floods

UNISON help and advice for branches dealing with members who have been affected by the recent floods is now available

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON condemns government’s housing policy

Union describes planning minister’s comments about a ‘moral right’ to decent homes as ‘a bit ripe’ given the government’s ‘shambolic’ housing policies

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UNISON says government’s plans for housing are ‘shambolic’

Union says the government has slashed affordable home budget by 60% and caused confusion in planning

Article on the UNISON National site.

Turning point turns on hard-working staff

Simon Watson, UNISON National Officer for Charities, went on to say: “Turning Point is behaving disgracefully. It […]

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UNISON criticises changes to Social Housing Pension Scheme

Scheme members must use the consultation to make their voices heard, says union

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Pension-funded house building might face legal challenge

As Future Homes Commission suggests pension funds could pay for massive private housing projects, UNISON reminds government funds must be invested in best interests of members.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for end to the pay freeze

Dave Prentis tells the government that the austerity agenda is causing economy to stagnate

Article on the UNISON National site.