The nomination period is about to open for this year’s service group executive elections
local government
Seminar hears that government has been in office for almost 10 years, yet has not even produced a green paper on social care
General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December
The union has been working with Social Work England on its development, but stresses that UNISON itself provides specialist representation for social workers
What do you think of Labour’s manifesto? Will you be voting to protect public services on 12 December? We’d like to hear your views
Research published today by the Centre for Health and Public Interest shows what UNISON members have been saying for decades: residential care homes are being run irresponsibly.
Proper funding for local authorities is needed in order to protect jobs, pay staff properly.
Promised 4% increase in April 2020 will be first pay rise in three years for staff at crisis council
But championing and defending our members are always on UNISON’s agenda
Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum
Poll reveals top public priorities for council services
Ballot papers will be sent to eligible voters from 7 October
Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today
General secretary Dave Prentis takes inspiration from visit to Southampton District branch
Today I saw people from different backgrounds with different talents and different skills coming together to support public service workers