Coronavirus has seriously hit local government finances, but the scale of the problem has been years in the making. Demetrios Matheou and Simon Jackson investigate
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Our local services face catastrophic cuts. Help us stand up for them and take action now
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
Scottish unions write joint letter condemning Scottish Government’s failure to provide funding for proper pay rise
UNISON is calling for a 10% pay rise for all local government workers, as financial recognition for their commitment to public service
The government must do the right thing by the people who have kept us going during the pandemic
‘A Labour-controlled council should not engage organisations that use fire and rehire to run its leisure centres,’ says UNISON branch
Local government workers should be prepared to take the fight to ministers, conference agrees
General secretary Christina McAnea addresses UNISON’s special local government conference 2021
Delegates hear of the sacrifices staff have made to keep the country running during the pandemic
UNISON president leads delegates in a minute’s silence to remember the many who have died
Our local government workers deserve no less credit and applause than health workers – and they deserve fair pay now
Finances have been hit by increased spending to deal with COVID and a reduction in income because of the pandemic
Following a UNISON campaign, over 1,000 workers at Chesterfield Borough Council have been given extra job security