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Limit on mega council pay-offs could cost middle-income workers thousands

Long-serving staff caught up in flawed government law

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Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage

Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum

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Government should heed report’s call and fund councils properly

Select Committee report urges Government to support councils

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Unions call for a 10% pay rise for local government workers

Council staff have paid a heavy price during the years of austerity

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Lewisham Council commits to tackling abuses in global supply chains

Second local authority in the UK to be affiliated with Electronics Watch

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Public money for public housing

Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country’s housing needs

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Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve

Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference

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Vital local services are collapsing say council staff in UNISON survey

Local government spending cuts have left councils across the UK unable to meet the needs of local communities and, in some cases, are putting the public at risk, says UNISON today (Monday). A survey, released to coincide with the union’s local government conference, reveals that eight in ten (79%) council workers have no confidence in […]

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When bus services are axed, it can isolate communities

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

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Councils condemn trade union bill

Employers across the country join unions in condemning ‘unnecessary and petty’ legislation

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