Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today
local government
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
UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members
Council staff have paid a heavy price during the years of austerity
Peterborough youth worker is a Local Service Champion and has been honoured by the Queen
We don’t always see what council workers do in our communities, but they’re there, making our lives better
June was another busy month for the union – more victories for our members, and conferences in Liverpool
I know that our Labour Link will remain vital in fighting for our union’s politics within Labour. Influencing, convincing and fighting for that radical Labour government our members need. But it’s not just Labour people I’ve been speaking to this week.
Dave Prentis addressing the Local Government Association annual conference in Bournemouth today (Thursday)
Local government funding and Brexit dominate debates at first business meeting
Nominations open on 15 July and close on 23 August for Eastern and Greater London female seats
Delegates denounce the cynical attack on public service workers’ pensions and warn that other sectors are at risk
New film will kickstart recognition of overlooked council staff
Local government delegates agree it’s essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services