Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services
2019 Local Government Conference
Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right
Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs
‘We are an essential part of our communities,” local government conference hears as it backs new national campaign to promote local service champions
Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave
Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future
Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit
From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service
Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem
UNISON local government conference hears rallying call in the fight to defend and promote social care
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
A new campaign will raise the profile of the union’s 600,000 local government members