Four more local authorities will be affected in second wave of action over pay
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Marcia Lewis had worked for Caerphilly Council for more than 20 years, when she suddenly faced the prospect of being fired and rehired. With UNISON’s support, she challenged her employer and won – making a difference for thousands of her colleagues

We meet the winners of this year’s Local Service Champions Awards

UNISON sets the record straight after hundreds of workers’ holiday pay was miscalculated by Bolton council

I know it’s a difficult decision to vote to take action and be prepared to lose a day’s pay, but we’ve won through strike action before, and I have every confidence we can do it again

They don’t do it for the prestige, they do it for the difference they can make to people’s lives, every day – its time to recognise their superhuman efforts
Care workers, crossing wardens, librarians and refuse workers – they’re among the unsung heroes today (Thursday) being recognised for their role in our communities.

Over 300 staff in a variety of services like trading standards, environmental health and other regulatory services, will now be transferred back in-house

To celebrate the first UNISON Champions day, the film and TV star interviewed this year’s Local Service Champions winner and rehabilitation worker, Paddy Toner

UNISON lawyers, organisers and activists give advice on how to fight the aggressive employment practice that’s on the rise

Each year, UNISON’s Local Service Champions Awards celebrate the extraordinary work of our local government members. Meet this year’s champion and runner-up