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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.
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Turning point turns on hard-working staff

Charity is making increased profits, but plans to axe all staff and re-employ them on worse terms and conditions

Article on the UNISON National site.
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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

Article on the UNISON National site.
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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.
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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.
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Thousands mobilise for TUC demos across the UK

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

Article on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON launches hard-hitting new ad campaign

‘People before profits’ is the message behind a new advertising campaign, designed to warn people about the dangers lurking in government plans to privatise more public services

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Delegates condemn the big society rhetoric from government

Conference condemns spiralling senior management salaries in the sector at a time when workers’ terms and conditions are being cut

Article on the UNISON National site.
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