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Council tax freeze will create budget ‘black hole’, warns UNISON

Union urges councils to think before they freeze, as government tries to ‘bribe’ councils with ‘inadequate’ grant

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NHS members to stage demo against cuts

Stockton and Hartlepool staff told that they will have their terms and conditions cut

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UNISON slates Nursing and Midwifery Council fee hike

The change – which is subject to Privy Council approval – will mean annual fees increasing by […]

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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.

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UNISON responds to 750 job cuts at Rotherham Hospital

Unions says cuts would be hugely damaging to patient care, and is a devastating blow for families in the run up to Christmas

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EDF price rise forcing choice of heat or eat, says UNISON

Union accuses energy company of ‘reckless’ behaviour as it prepares to raise prices by more than 10% as winter approaches

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Service group executive by-elections announced

By-elections will be taking place for seats on the higher education and energy service groups

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UNISON ramps up campaign ahead of Living Wage week

Union plans week of activity, including seminar and parliamentary event, to boost the fight for a living wage

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Nursing survey reveals NHS patient-staff ratio danger

Nurses do not feel respected by the government - this has to change as a matter of urgency. “The government needs to start listening to nurses and other health […]

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UNISON responds to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the NHS

Report highlights real financial problems on the horizon for the NHS from austerity economics and Private Finance Initiative debt

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Barnet council recommends backing in-house bid

Barnet UNISON welcomes “fantastic news” – but stresses that there’s more to do

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UNISON sends Halloween message to pay cartel

NHS staff in Taunton and Poole stage seasonal protest against plan to introduce regional pay

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UNISON calls for inquiry as another PFI hospital runs out of cash

“But to make sure we get a change of policy, we want to expose to public view just what was done in Peterborough, who signed off the […]

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UNISON responds to LGPS 2014 plan

Union welcomes Local Government Association’s statement on Local Government Pension Scheme, as 90% of UNISON members agreed to proposals.

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UNISON urges Scottish government to act on tax dodging

"And of course, public procurement policies must contribute properly to Scotland's climate change targets and must support a 'just transition' to a low-carbon economy." UNISON Scotland Join […]

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