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Laying bare the experiences of more than 2,200 UNISON members working in councils and schools, delivering the local services we all rely on

Union launches protest after council announces merger plan that will see two thirds of centres closed

Advice for activists and members on how local government works and the financial situation that councils face, as well as ideas and tips on building the case against local cuts, using the media and lobbying politicians

Do you use social care services for older people (aged 65 or over) or look after someone who does? UNISON would like to hear about your experience

Decades of underfunding, privatisation and recent years of government spending cuts have led to a crisis in social care funding, making it more difficult for workers to give older people the high […]

The UNISON members were on the third day of their strike over Barnet council's plans to outsource the borough's […]

UNISON branch warns about future of services as council seeks voluntary redundancies in face of government cuts

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

Neath Port Talbot branch fought a successful campaign against library closures – so just how did they do it?

Each home had its own team to support four people, with a manager and assistant manager, to make sure the service always ran smoothly and met the needs of the […]

“The impact is simply huge and we believe that the council does have other options. “Should this go ahead, there will be a […]

UNISON backs BBC report that reveals loss of 8,000 jobs and 343 libraries in six years

Union is seeking to protect youth services ‘for the long term’

UNISON members reveal how cuts in services affect both them and the people in their care

UNISON members reveal how cuts in services affect both them and the people in their care